Proposed legislative rules changes
Members of the Nebraska Legislature are considering several proposed changes to its rules and procedures. Here’s what you can do.
Civic Nebraska @ the Statehouse: 2024 preview
With a critical election coming up later this year, we all must remain vigilant against efforts to curtail our access to the ballot.
What? So What? Now What?: Voting rights for Native peoples
On National Native American Heritage Day, we reflect on the history of disenfranchisement against our continent’s first peoples, and prepare for emerging challenges – including a new front that opened this week.
Bena highlights election security, accuracy in Senate hearing
Nebraska Deputy Secretary of State for Elections Wayne Bena was one of five election experts invited to testify before the U.S. Senate Rules and Administration Committee on Nov. 1.
Civic Nebraska @ the Statehouse: 2023 in review
Thanks to all of you who called, emailed, testified, and donated in support of Nebraskans’ voting rights this session.
Legislature passes ‘least bad’ version of voter ID
Legislators have put LB514 on the governor’s desk.
Statement on the advancement of LB514 (voter ID)
On May 30, 2023, following the Nebraska Legislature’s vote to advance LB514 to Final Reading, Civic Nebraska issued the following statement.
Round Two: Voter ID is back on the docket
If you’re in the Lincoln area, join us Tuesday morning at the Capitol to see LB514 through to Final Reading.
Lawmakers overwhelmingly advance LB514 (voter ID)
LB514 easily survived a filibuster by Sen. Julie Slama and now moves to Select File, the second of three possible rounds of legislative debate.
Voter ID hits the floor May 22
The compromise version, advanced 8-0 this week by the Government Committee, is the “least bad” option among the voter ID bills introduced this session.