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Introduced
01/03/2024
01/03/2024
In Committee
01/10/2024
01/10/2024
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
04/18/2024
04/18/2024
Introduced Session
108th Legislature
Bill Summary
A BILL FOR AN ACT relating to elections; to amend sections 10-702, 13-519, 13-809, 13-2507, and 79-10,105, Reissue Revised Statutes of Nebraska, and sections 32-559, 32-1203, 77-3444, 79-1029, 79-1098, 79-10,117, and 79-10,118, Revised Statutes Cumulative Supplement, 2022; to provide, change, and eliminate provisions regarding elections for certain purposes; to harmonize provisions; to repeal the original sections; and to outright repeal section 10-703.01, Reissue Revised Statutes of Nebraska.
AI Summary
This bill makes changes to the provisions regarding certain bond and related elections. The key provisions are:
1. Requires school district bond elections to be held in conjunction with the statewide general election, except in emergency situations where a special election may be allowed.
2. Requires joint entities that include a Nebraska school district or educational service unit to have voter approval before issuing bonds.
3. Requires school district elections for bond, property tax levy, or exceeding levy limitations to be held in compliance with the new procedures outlined in the bill, including having the election on the statewide general election ballot and requiring a majority vote for approval.
4. Makes other changes to the procedures and requirements for school district and other political subdivision elections related to bonds, taxes, and expenditures.
Committee Categories
Education, Military Affairs and Security
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Indefinitely postponed (on 04/18/2024)
Bill Topics
Civil Rights, Minority Issues, and Civil Liberties
- ‐ Voting Rights and Issues
Education
- ‐ Elementary and Secondary Education
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| Document Type | Source Location | Created |
|---|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://nebraskalegislature.gov/bills/view_bill.php?DocumentID=54765 | 01/03/2024 |
| Analysis - Committee Statement | https://nebraskalegislature.gov/FloorDocs/108/PDF/CS/LB878.pdf | 02/20/2024 |
| Fiscal Note for LB878 | https://nebraskalegislature.gov/FloorDocs/108/PDF/FN/LB878_20240129-124847.pdf | 01/29/2024 |
| Analysis - Statement of Intent | https://nebraskalegislature.gov/FloorDocs/108/PDF/SI/LB878.pdf | 01/25/2024 |
| BillText | https://nebraskalegislature.gov/FloorDocs/108/PDF/Intro/LB878.pdf | 01/03/2024 |
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