Costly, less accurate elections: we oppose LB457 & LB808
On March 22, 2023, Civic Nebraska submitted written opposition to LB457 and LB808. The bills would impose invasive constant video surveillance of voters and require hand counts of ballots, respectively. Here’s our testimony on each of these bad bills.
Pro-voter bills: testimony on LB365, LB604, LB742
On March 16, Civic Nebraska Director of Public Policy Heidi Uhing testified on a trio of pro-voter bills. Here is her testimony as prepared.
Re-enfranchisement; Electoral College; election commissioners: our testimony
On March 15, Civic Nebraska Director of Public Policy Heidi Uhing testified on a trio of election-related bills. Here is her testimony as prepared.
‘Redundant, inefficient, adversarial’: our testimony on LR2CA
On March 9, 2023, Director of Public Policy Heidi Uhing testified in opposition to a proposed constitutional amendment that would do away with the Nebraska Legislature’s unicameral and nonpartisan traditions.
‘Ensure access to the polls’: our LB770 testimony
A larger, ongoing, and more coordinated effort is needed in order to identify all the upgrades needed across the state and to fund that work so no voter faces barriers to the polls.
At the statehouse: ADA audits; bicameral Legislature
We’re watching two pieces of legislation that are set for public hearings this week. You can weigh in on both until noon CST the day before each hearing.
‘Not all voter ID laws are created equal’: Our March 1 testimony
On March 1, 2023, Civic Nebraska Director of Public Policy Heidi Uhing testified in support of LB675 and in opposition to LB228 and LB230.
‘A critical component’: our testimony on LB254
Director of Public Policy Heidi Uhing testified on Feb. 10 on LB254, which would enable legislative footage to be used in civic education efforts, in schools, by the media, and by advocacy organizations.
‘Reason for concern’: our testimony on LB535
Heidi Uhing, Civic Nebraska’s director of public policy, testified in opposition to a voter ID bill being considered by the Nebraska Legislature’s Government Committee.
Student voice in civic education: LB225 testimony
On Jan. 23, 2023, Civic Nebraska testified before the Education Committee of the Nebraska Legislature in support of Legislative Bill 225. Here’s our testimony.
