Nebraska § 18-2529 Referendum petition; failure of governing body to act; effect; special election

Nebraska Statutes

§ 18-2529 — Referendum petition; failure of governing body to act; effect; special election

Nebraska § 18-2529

Ch. 18Cities and Villages; Laws Applicable to All

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Neb. Rev. Stat. § 18-2529 (2026).

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Whenever a referendum petition bearing signatures equal in number to at least fifteen percent of the qualified electors of a municipality has been filed with the city clerk and verified pursuant to section  18-2518 , it shall be the duty of the governing body of the municipality to reconsider the measure or portion of such measure which is the object of the referendum. If the governing body fails to repeal or amend the measure or portion thereof in the manner proposed by the referendum, including an override of any veto, if necessary, within thirty days from the date the governing body receives notification pursuant to section  18-2518 , the city clerk shall cause the measure to be submitted to a vote of the people at the next regularly scheduled primary or general election held within the

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Whenever a referendum petition bearing signatures equal in number to at least fifteen percent of the qualified electors of a municipality has been filed with the city clerk and verified pursuant to section 18-2518 , it shall be the duty of the governing body of the municipality to reconsider the measure or portion of such measure which is the object of the referendum. If the governing body fails to repeal or amend the measure or portion thereof in the manner proposed by the referendum, including an override of any veto, if necessary, within thirty days from the date the governing body receives notification pursuant to section 18-2518 , the city clerk shall cause the measure to be submitted to a vote of the people at the next regularly scheduled primary or general election held within the municipality. If the governing body desires to submit the measure to a vote of the people at a special election prior to the next regularly scheduled primary or general election held within the municipality, the governing body shall, by resolution, direct the city clerk to cause the measure to be submitted at a special election. Such resolution shall not be subject to referendum or limited referendum.