Provide for transfer of duties of clerks of the district court to clerk magistrates
This bill proposes shifting the duties of the clerk of the district court to clerk magistrates in certain Nebraska counties and allows for the consolidation of various county offices, such as the assessor and county clerk, into a single position. Under the plan, county boards must hold public hearings and seek voter approval before implementing these office consolidations, which would also change how terms are served and potentially alter residency requirements for elected officials. Additionally, the legislation outlines how county buildings should accommodate these new roles and sets specific limits on taxes that counties can levy to fund courthouse and office maintenance.
Bill status
died
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jul 2024
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Jul 29, 2024
Last action Aug 20, 2024
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Jul 30, 2024
Committee
Referred to Judiciary Committee
legislature
Jul 29, 2024
Introduced
Date of introduction
legislature
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
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Role
Legislator
Party
State
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Justin Wayne
NNonpartisan
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