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NE LB91

Bill

Status

Passed

2/26/2025

Primary Sponsor

Barry DeKay

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Origin

Legislature

109th Legislature

AI Summary

  • Amends Nebraska statute 70-650.01 governing transfer of electric distribution systems from public power districts to cities or villages
  • Removes the requirement that districts convey distribution systems "without cost" to municipalities upon request after district debts are paid
  • Expands applicability to include public power and irrigation districts alongside public power districts in the conveyance dispute resolution process
  • Maintains existing referendum requirements: 20% of voters from last municipal election can petition to put transfer resolution to a public vote
  • Preserves districts' ability to refinance existing debt and issue new bonds for additional electric facilities without triggering mandatory conveyance

Legislative Description

Change provisions relating to the conveyance of electric distribution systems by public power districts or public power and irrigation districts to cities or villages

Last Action

Approved by Governor on February 25, 2025

2/26/2025

Committee Referrals

Natural Resources1/14/2025

Full Bill Text

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