LB 396 — Change provisions relating to the form and filing of public power district budgets and audits with the Nebraska Power Review Board
Last action — Approved by Governor on March 17, 2025
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✓Introduced
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This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced January 17, 2025. Enacted.
Signed by Governor Jim Pillen (Republican) on March 17, 2025.
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Prognosis
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Enacted
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
51 added · 61 removedPlain-language change summary
The amendment to LB 396 adds new requirements for public power districts and similar agencies in Nebraska regarding their budget proposals. Now, these entities must include their fiscal policy summary in the budget and ensure it is accessible to the public for seven days before its adoption. This change aims to enhance transparency and accountability, allowing community members to better understand and engage with the financial planning of these important local organizations.
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Natural Resources A BILL FOR AN ACT relating to political subdivisions;
Be it enacted by the people of the State of Nebraska, -1- LB396 LB396 2025 Section 1.
Section 70-623, Reissue Revised Statutes of Nebraska, is -2- LB396 LB396 2025 amended to read:
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Action History
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Approved by Governor on March 17, 2025
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Cavanaugh, M. FA37 filed
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Motion to return to Select File withdrawn
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Cavanaugh, M. FA37 not considered
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Passed on Final Reading 47-1*-1
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President/Speaker signed
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Presented to Governor on March 13, 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 February 06, 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 · 1 voted No
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 | 47 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Total | 47 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| % of votes cast | 96% | 2% | 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 | — | Not Voting |
| 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 | — | Nay |
| 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 | — | Yea |
| Tom Brandt | — | Yea |
| Tony Sorrentino | — | Yea |
| Victor Rountree | — | Yea |
| Wendy DeBoer | — | Yea |
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
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| Unaffiliated | 36 | 0 | 0 | 13 |
| Total | 36 | 0 | 0 | 13 |
| % of votes cast | 73% | 0% | 0% | 27% |
How each member voted (49)
Subjects
Frequently asked questions
- Who sponsors LB 396?
- LB 396 is sponsored by Barry DeKay.
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- This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced January 17, 2025. Enacted.
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