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Introduced
01/21/2026
01/21/2026
In Committee
01/23/2026
01/23/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
Potential new amendment
109th Legislature
Bill Summary
A BILL FOR AN ACT relating to eminent domain; to amend section 70-670, Reissue Revised Statutes of Nebraska, and section 70-1409, Revised Statutes Cumulative Supplement, 2024; to prohibit public power suppliers from exercising the power of eminent domain; to harmonize provisions; and to repeal the original sections.
AI Summary
This bill prohibits public power suppliers, defined as public power districts, municipal electric utilities, or any other government entity providing electric service, from using the power of eminent domain, which is the government's ability to take private property for public use, even if the owner does not wish to sell. This prohibition applies to existing laws that grant such power to public power districts and joint authorities, effectively removing their ability to forcibly acquire property for the generation, transmission, or distribution of electrical energy. The bill also repeals the original sections of law that allowed for this power, ensuring the prohibition is enacted.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Judiciary Hearing (13:30:00 2/26/2026 Room 1525) (on 02/26/2026)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://nebraskalegislature.gov/bills/view_bill.php?DocumentID=63989 |
| Analysis - Statement of Intent | https://nebraskalegislature.gov/FloorDocs/109/PDF/SI/LB1255.pdf |
| Kauth FA915 | https://nebraskalegislature.gov/FloorDocs/109/PDF/AM/FA915.pdf |
| BillText | https://nebraskalegislature.gov/FloorDocs/109/PDF/Intro/LB1255.pdf |
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