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NE LB1255
Bill
Status
1/21/2026
Primary Sponsor
Eliot Bostar
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AI Summary
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Prohibits all public power suppliers in Nebraska from exercising eminent domain authority beginning on the effective date of the act
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Defines "public power supplier" to include public power districts, municipal electric utilities, and any other government entity providing electric service
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Amends Section 70-670 to add an exception barring districts organized under Chapter 70, article 6 from using eminent domain powers after the act takes effect
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Removes the provision in Section 70-1409 that granted joint public power authorities the same eminent domain powers as public power districts
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Introduced by Senators Prokop (District 27) and Bostar (District 29); first read January 21, 2026
Legislative Description
Prohibit public power suppliers from exercising the power of eminent domain
Last Action
Notice of hearing for February 26, 2026
2/18/2026