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NE LB289
Change provisions relating to cities, villages, and boards of adjustment and redefine qualifying business under the Local Option Municipal Economic Development Act
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Introduced
01/15/2025
01/15/2025
In Committee
01/17/2025
01/17/2025
Crossed Over
02/11/2025
02/11/2025
Passed
03/13/2025
03/13/2025
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
03/17/2025
03/17/2025
Introduced Session
109th Legislature
Bill Summary
A BILL FOR AN ACT relating to cities and villages; to amend sections 17-201, 17-202, and 19-911, Reissue Revised Statutes of Nebraska, and section 18-2709, Revised Statutes Cumulative Supplement, 2024; to change provisions relating to the incorporation of a village and the number, election, and term of members on a village board of trustees; to provide a procedure for changing the number of members on a village board of trustees; to allow certain city councils to constitute a board of adjustment; to redefine qualifying business under the Local Option Municipal Economic Development Act; and to repeal the original sections.
AI Summary
This bill modifies several statutes related to village governance and economic development in Nebraska. It allows villages to choose between having three or five members on their board of trustees, providing a formal procedure for changing the number of board members through voter petition or board resolution. The bill permits registered voters to trigger an election to adjust the board size, with specific rules about how such changes will be implemented, including how vacancies will be filled or terms will be staggered. Additionally, the bill expands the definition of a "qualifying business" under the Local Option Municipal Economic Development Act by removing previous restrictions on revenue generated from retail trade businesses, which means cities can now more flexibly support retail businesses in their economic development programs. The bill also allows city councils of first and second-class cities, as well as village boards of trustees, to serve as boards of adjustment, giving them additional regulatory powers for land use and zoning decisions. These changes aim to provide more flexibility for local governments in their governance structures and economic development strategies.
Committee Categories
Housing and Urban Affairs
Sponsors (0)
No sponsors listed
Other Sponsors (1)
Urban Affairs Committee (L)
Last Action
Approved by Governor on March 17, 2025 (on 03/17/2025)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://nebraskalegislature.gov/bills/view_bill.php?DocumentID=59002 |
| BillText | https://nebraskalegislature.gov/FloorDocs/109/PDF/Slip/LB289.pdf |
| BillText | https://nebraskalegislature.gov/FloorDocs/109/PDF/Engrossed/LB289.pdf |
| BillText | https://nebraskalegislature.gov/FloorDocs/109/PDF/Final/LB289.pdf |
| McKinney AM309 | https://nebraskalegislature.gov/FloorDocs/109/PDF/AM/AM309.pdf |
| Enrollment and Review ER12 | https://nebraskalegislature.gov/FloorDocs/109/PDF/AM/ER12.pdf |
| Analysis - Committee Statement | https://nebraskalegislature.gov/FloorDocs/109/PDF/CS/LB289.pdf |
| Fiscal Note for LB289 | https://nebraskalegislature.gov/FloorDocs/109/PDF/FN/LB289_20250127-114504.pdf |
| Analysis - Statement of Intent | https://nebraskalegislature.gov/FloorDocs/109/PDF/SI/LB289.pdf |
| BillText | https://nebraskalegislature.gov/FloorDocs/109/PDF/Intro/LB289.pdf |
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