Change which political subdivisions may use virtual conferencing for meetings under the Open Meetings Act and change related requirements

This bill changes Nebraska's Open Meetings Act to modify when local government bodies can hold meetings virtually. It requires applicants for electric generation facilities over 10 megawatts to hold at least one public meeting with advanced notice, where at least 50% of the governing body must attend (either in person or via videoconference, with at least one member physically present), and real property owners must have a chance to comment. The bill exempts privately developed renewable energy facilities from these meeting requirements if they comply with separate provisions (Section 70-1014.02) by notifying the board 30 days before construction begins. These changes apply specifically to electric utility projects and do not affect other types of public meetings.