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Introduced
01/09/2025
01/09/2025
In Committee
01/13/2025
01/13/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
Potential new amendment
109th Legislature
Bill Summary
A BILL FOR AN ACT relating to cities of the metropolitan class; to amend sections 14-201, 14-202, 14-204, 14-205, 14-206, 14-207, 14-210, 14-217.01, 14-376, 14-521, 14-811, 14-1206, 14-1211, 14-1216, 14-1251, 32-402, 32-536, and 32-554, Reissue Revised Statutes of Nebraska, and section 14-211, Revised Statutes Cumulative Supplement, 2024; to change provisions relating to nomination, election, and terms of city council members and mayor; to change provisions relating to primary and general elections; to harmonize provisions; and to repeal the original sections.
AI Summary
This bill changes the election process for cities of the metropolitan class (specifically Omaha, Nebraska) by modifying when and how city council members and the mayor are elected. Starting in 2028, candidates for elective city offices will be nominated during the statewide primary election and elected during the statewide general election, instead of holding separate city elections in April and May. The bill establishes that seven city council members and the mayor will be elected for four-year terms, with one council member elected from each of the city's districts. Current elected officials serving terms that began in May 2025 will continue until the 2028 statewide election, and they may run for reelection at that time. The bill also makes numerous technical amendments to various sections of Nebraska statutes to align with this new election schedule, removing references to "city" elections and updating language around election procedures, ballot preparation, and voter initiatives. These changes aim to synchronize city elections with statewide election timelines and standardize election processes for metropolitan class cities.
Committee Categories
Military Affairs and Security
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Title printed. Carryover bill (on 01/07/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://nebraskalegislature.gov/bills/view_bill.php?DocumentID=59167 |
| Fiscal Note for LB19 | https://nebraskalegislature.gov/FloorDocs/109/PDF/FN/LB19_20250205-110101.pdf |
| Analysis - Statement of Intent | https://nebraskalegislature.gov/FloorDocs/109/PDF/SI/LB19.pdf |
| Cavanaugh, J. AM46 | https://nebraskalegislature.gov/FloorDocs/109/PDF/AM/AM46.pdf |
| BillText | https://nebraskalegislature.gov/FloorDocs/109/PDF/Intro/LB19.pdf |
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