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NE LB837

NE LB837
Change procedures for voting or election precincts for public power districts


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Introduced
01/03/2024
In Committee
01/05/2024
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
04/18/2024

Introduced Session

108th Legislature

Bill Summary

A BILL FOR AN ACT relating to public power and irrigation districts; to amend sections 70-604.03 and 70-612, Reissue Revised Statutes of Nebraska; to provide for the division of voting precincts for purposes of establishing boundary lines for operating areas, chartered territory, and district elections and eliminate the requirement of approval by the Secretary of State; to harmonize provisions; to repeal the original sections; and to declare an emergency.

AI Summary

This bill amends existing laws to provide for the division of voting precincts for the purpose of establishing boundary lines for operating areas, chartered territory, and district elections of public power and irrigation districts. It eliminates the requirement of approval by the Secretary of State for such precinct divisions. The bill also allows public power districts to add representation on their boards of directors from counties outside their chartered territory if those counties have irrigation works owned and operated by the district.

Committee Categories

Agriculture and Natural Resources

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Indefinitely postponed (on 04/18/2024)

Taxonomy

Civil Rights, Minority Issues, and Civil Liberties
  • ‐ Voting Rights and Issues
Energy
  • ‐ Electricity and Hydroelectricity
Public Lands and Water Management
  • ‐ Irrigation and Reclamation Projects

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