NE LB384

Requires at least one voting member of the governing body (elected official) from each participating political subdivision to attend joint public hearings when seeking property tax increases above the allowable growth percentage, replacing the previous requirement that allowed any representative from the political subdivision.

Mandates the county assessor of the county hosting the hearing to attend the joint public hearing.

Clarifies that an elected official may serve as the designated representative for a participating political subdivision at the hearing.

Specifies that the presence of a quorum or participation of elected officials at the joint public hearing does not constitute a meeting under the Open Meetings Act.

Amends section 77-1633 of the Revised Statutes Supplement, 2025; approved by the Governor on February 9, 2026.