LB 91 — 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
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This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced January 10, 2025. Enacted.
Signed by Governor Jim Pillen (Republican) on February 26, 2025.
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Current position in the legislative process.
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1 sponsor
1 primary, 0 co-sponsors signed on.
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Cleared a recorded vote
Passed 2 recorded votes so far.
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Bill Text
What changed in the latest version
57 added · 68 removedPlain-language change summary
The amendment to Bill LB 91 updates the rules regarding how public power districts can transfer their electric distribution systems to cities or villages. Specifically, it clarifies that these districts must have fully paid off their debts related to the system before they can convey it at no cost to the requesting local government. This change is important because it ensures that local governments can acquire electric distribution systems only when the public power districts are financially responsible, potentially protecting local taxpayers from unexpected costs.
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Be it enacted by the people of the State of Nebraska, -1- LB91 LB91 2025 Section 1.
If a majority of the voters voting on the issue vote against such resolution, the resolution shall not -2- LB91 LB91 2025 become effective.
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Action History
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Approved by Governor on February 25, 2025
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Passed on Final Reading 48-0-1
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President/Speaker signed
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Presented to Governor on February 21, 2025
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Placed on Final Reading
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Advanced to Enrollment and Review for Engrossment
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Placed on Select File
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Advanced to Enrollment and Review Initial
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Placed on General File
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Notice of hearing for January 23, 2025
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Referred to Natural Resources Committee
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Date of introduction
Sponsors
- Barry DeKay · Primary
Sponsorship breakdown
Export CSV (upgrade) →1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 48 not signed on
Sponsors (1)
Co-sponsors (0)
None.
Not signed on (48)
48 members have not signed on to this bill.
Show all 48 →"Not signed on" means a member has not sponsored or co-sponsored this bill — it does not imply opposition. Members flagged Voted No have a recorded No vote on this bill.
Votes
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
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| Unaffiliated | 48 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Total | 48 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| % of votes cast | 98% | 0% | 0% | 2% |
How each member voted (49)
| Member | Party | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| McKeon | — | Yea |
| Meyer | — | Yea |
| Ashlei Spivey | — | Yea |
| Barry DeKay | — | Yea |
| Beau Ballard | — | Yea |
| Ben Hansen | — | Yea |
| Bob Andersen | — | Yea |
| Bob Hallstrom | — | Yea |
| Brian Hardin | — | Yea |
| Carolyn Bosn | — | Yea |
| Christy Armendariz | — | Yea |
| Dan Lonowski | — | Yea |
| Dan Quick | — | Yea |
| Danielle Conrad | — | Yea |
| Dave Murman | — | Yea |
| Dave Wordekemper | — | Yea |
| Dunixi Guereca | — | Yea |
| Eliot Bostar | — | Yea |
| George Dungan | — | Yea |
| Jana Hughes | — | Yea |
| Jane Raybould | — | Yea |
| Jared Storm | — | Yea |
| Jason Prokop | — | Yea |
| John Arch | — | Yea |
| John Cavanaugh | — | Yea |
| John Fredrickson | — | Yea |
| Kathleen Kauth | — | Yea |
| Loren Lippincott | — | Yea |
| Machaela Cavanaugh | — | Yea |
| Margo Juarez | — | Yea |
| Megan Hunt | — | Yea |
| Merv Riepe | — | Yea |
| Mike Jacobson | — | Yea |
| Mike Moser | — | Yea |
| Myron Dorn | — | Yea |
| Paul Strommen | — | Yea |
| R. Brad von Gillern | — | Yea |
| Rick Holdcroft | — | Yea |
| Rita Sanders | — | Yea |
| Robert Clements | — | Yea |
| Robert Dover | — | Yea |
| Stan Clouse | — | Yea |
| Tanya Storer | — | Yea |
| Teresa Ibach | — | Yea |
| Terrell McKinney | — | Not Voting |
| Tom Brandt | — | Yea |
| Tony Sorrentino | — | Yea |
| Victor Rountree | — | Yea |
| Wendy DeBoer | — | Yea |
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
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| Unaffiliated | 40 | 0 | 0 | 9 |
| Total | 40 | 0 | 0 | 9 |
| % of votes cast | 82% | 0% | 0% | 18% |
How each member voted (49)
Subjects
Frequently asked questions
- Who sponsors LB 91?
- LB 91 is sponsored by Barry DeKay.
- What is the current status of LB 91?
- This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced January 10, 2025. Enacted.
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