LB798
Change provisions relating to the composition of the planning commission of a city of the second class or village and allow a city of the second class to elect council members by ward
Introduced by Urban Affairs Committee
What does this bill do?
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Official description
Change provisions relating to the composition of the planning commission of a city of the second class or village and allow a city of the second class to elect council members by ward
Where it stands
Approved by Governor on April 14, 2026
April 17, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
Unicameral votes
2 recorded votes · each counted separately
Unicameral votes
2 recorded votes · each counted separately
UnicameralStage: Passed on Final Reading 49-0-0 · April 9, 2026
49
Yes
0
No
0
Absent or Not Voting
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See how each senator voted
| Senator | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Robert Hallstrom | 1 | Yes |
| Robert Clements | 2 | Yes |
| Victor Rountree | 3 | Yes |
| Brad Von Gillern | 4 | Yes |
| Margo Juarez | 5 | Yes |
| Machaela Cavanaugh | 6 | Yes |
| Dunixi Guereca | 7 | Yes |
| Megan Hunt | 8 | Yes |
| John Cavanaugh | 9 | Yes |
| Wendy DeBoer | 10 | Yes |
Bill history
Date of introduction
Kauth FA427 filed
Referred to Urban Affairs Committee
Notice of hearing for January 20, 2026
Placed on General File
Advanced to Enrollment and Review Initial
Placed on Select File
Kauth FA427 withdrawn
Advanced to Enrollment and Review for Engrossment
Placed on Final Reading
Dispensing of reading at large approved
Passed on Final Reading 49-0-0
President/Speaker signed
Presented to Governor on April 10, 2026
Approved by Governor on April 14, 2026
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