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NE LB521
Change and eliminate provisions relating to the Election Act and elections in cities of the metropolitan class and in cities of the primary class
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Introduced
01/21/2025
01/21/2025
In Committee
01/23/2025
01/23/2025
Crossed Over
05/01/2025
05/01/2025
Passed
06/02/2025
06/02/2025
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
06/02/2025
06/02/2025
Introduced Session
109th Legislature
Bill Summary
A BILL FOR AN ACT relating to government; 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, 15-301, 32-104, 32-239, 32-307, 32-315, 32-401, 32-402, 32-536, 32-554, 32-568, 32-603, 32-620, 32-621, 32-624, 32-628, 32-629, 32-704, 32-707, 32-912, 32-1032, 32-1037, 32-1119, 32-1122, 32-1404, and 84-1411, Reissue Revised Statutes of Nebraska, and sections 14-211, 31-727.02, 32-101, 32-123, 32-202, 32-221, 32-231, 32-308, 32-312, 32-326, 32-405, 32-607, 32-613, 32-615, 32-617, 32-618, 32-630, 32-631, 32-632, 32-716, 32-717, 32-803, 32-809, 32-811, 32-1002, 32-1005, 32-1007, 32-1013, 32-1049, 32-1409, 32-1525, 32-1546, 70-1014, and 70-1014.02, Revised Statutes Cumulative Supplement, 2024; to redefine terms; to change provisions relating to elections in cities of the metropolitan class and cities of the primary class; to change provisions relating to voter registration, primary, general, and special elections, petitions, political parties, write-in candidates, ballots, vote counting devices, counting watchers and observers, judges of election and clerks of election, candidate filing forms, the board of state canvassers, and counting and recounting ballots; to change provisions relating to filling a vacancy in the office of city council member or mayor in a city of the metropolitan class; to provide forms for petitions; to provide for the verification of identification envelopes; to provide powers and duties for the Secretary of State, election commissioners, and county clerks; to eliminate provisions relating to voter registration and political party delegates; to change requirements for notice of meetings under the Open Meetings Act; to harmonize provisions; to eliminate obsolete provisions; to provide operative dates; to repeal the original sections; to outright repeal sections 32-309 and 32-705, Reissue Revised Statutes of Nebraska; and to declare an emergency.
AI Summary
This bill makes comprehensive changes to Nebraska's Election Act and related statutes, focusing on modifications to election procedures, candidate filing, voting processes, and local government elections. The bill updates various aspects of election law, including provisions for cities of metropolitan and primary classes, petition requirements, ballot procedures, and election administration. Key changes include: eliminating provisions related to political party delegates, modifying petition signature requirements, standardizing petition forms, adjusting candidate filing and identification processes, updating rules for write-in candidates, enhancing vote counting procedures, and providing more detailed requirements for election commissioners and county clerks. The bill also makes technical corrections to existing statutes, removes outdated provisions, and establishes new requirements for election-related activities such as vote counting device testing, ballot verification, and public meeting notices. Some provisions will become operative at different times, with most changes taking effect three calendar months after the legislative session adjourns, and certain specific sections becoming operative at different designated dates.
Committee Categories
Military Affairs and Security
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Provisions/portions of LB659 amended into LB521 by AM1152 (on 06/06/2025)
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