LB 19 Legislature · 109th Legislature (2025-2026)

Change provisions relating to elections for cities of the metropolitan class

This bill changes election timing for Nebraska's larger cities (classified as "metropolitan class"). Starting in 2028, city council and mayoral elections will align with statewide primaries and general elections, replacing separate local elections. It requires seven city council members to be elected from districts, with terms beginning after each election. The bill amends multiple statutes to standardize election dates, candidate nomination rules, and ballot procedures for these cities.
Bill status died 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2025
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Governor
Introduced Jan 9, 2025 Last action Apr 17, 2026
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Apr 17, 2026
Committee
Indefinitely postponed
legislature
Jun 6, 2025
Introduced
Provisions/portions of LB19 amended into LB521 by AM1152
legislature
Jan 13, 2025
Committee
Referred to Government, Military and Veterans Affairs Committee
legislature
Jan 9, 2025
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Date of introduction
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