This bill amends the Rural Road Improvement District Act in Nebraska, introducing significant changes to the creation, management, and funding of rural road improvement districts. It redefines key terms such as "board" and "district," and allows counties to initiate road improvements through detailed resolutions that outline proposed enhancements, financing methods, and district boundaries. The bill emphasizes community involvement by establishing processes for public hearings and property owner objections. Additionally, it modifies financial mechanisms, permitting counties to issue bonds and progress warrants, and mandates the assessment of special taxes on properties benefiting from improvements, including interest on unpaid assessments.

Furthermore, the bill clarifies the county's responsibilities in managing road improvements, including the ability to contract services and acquire necessary property. It also details procedures for the withdrawal, consolidation, and dissolution of districts, requiring property owner petitions and setting forth necessary steps for hearings and resolutions. Notably, areas that withdraw from a district will not be liable for obligations incurred after the withdrawal petition is filed. The bill repeals several existing sections of the statutes to streamline the legal framework, ultimately aiming to enhance the management and financial accountability of rural road improvement initiatives within the county.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 39-1654, 39-1639, 39-1640, 39-1641, 39-1642, 39-1643, 39-1644, 39-1645, 39-1646, 39-1647, 39-1648, 39-1649, 39-1650, 39-1651, 39-1652, 39-1653, 39-1655