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NE LB798
NE LB798Change provisions relating to the composition of the planning commission of a city of the second class or village and allow a city of the second class to elect council members by ward
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Introduced
01/07/2026
01/07/2026
In Committee
01/09/2026
01/09/2026
Crossed Over
02/19/2026
02/19/2026
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
Potential new amendment
109th Legislature
Bill Summary
A BILL FOR AN ACT relating to municipalities; to amend section 19-926, Reissue Revised Statutes of Nebraska, and section 32-554, Revised Statutes Supplement, 2025; to change provisions related to the composition of the planning commission of a city of the second class or village; to allow a city of the second class to elect some council members by ward as provided; and to repeal the original sections.
AI Summary
This bill modifies existing laws concerning municipal governance in Nebraska. Firstly, it amends the composition of planning commissions for cities of the second class and villages, allowing their governing bodies to establish these commissions with three, five, seven, or nine members, rather than a fixed number. Secondly, it permits cities of the second class, similar to cities of the first class, to elect some of their city council members by ward (a specific geographic district within the city) and some at large (elected by all voters in the city), with specific rules on the number of at-large members and their initial term lengths, while also repealing the original sections of law that are being changed.
Committee Categories
Housing and Urban Affairs
Sponsors (0)
No sponsors listed
Other Sponsors (1)
Urban Affairs Committee (Unicameral)
Last Action
Placed on Select File (on 02/26/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://nebraskalegislature.gov/bills/view_bill.php?DocumentID=62859 |
| Analysis - Committee Statement | https://nebraskalegislature.gov/FloorDocs/109/PDF/CS/LB798.pdf |
| Fiscal Note for LB798 | https://nebraskalegislature.gov/FloorDocs/109/PDF/FN/LB798_20260116-133056.pdf |
| Analysis - Statement of Intent | https://nebraskalegislature.gov/FloorDocs/109/PDF/SI/LB798.pdf |
| Kauth FA427 | https://nebraskalegislature.gov/FloorDocs/109/PDF/AM/FA427.pdf |
| BillText | https://nebraskalegislature.gov/FloorDocs/109/PDF/Intro/LB798.pdf |
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