Upholding Just Democratic Processes
NEw Voices is focused on passing legislation that makes being civically engaged easier for young Nebraskans.
Carryover Bills
Bills related to processes that allow Nebraskans to engage in the policymaking process are included in this section. Issues include voting rights, public comment regulations, and processes supporting the second house.
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General File | Lippincott
This bill would make it so that Nebraska does not split its electoral college votes
It failed to invoke cloture which stopped the debate last year. We will be watching for similar legislation this session
NEw Voices believes every vote should count and no Nebraskan vote should be invisible. We are firmly opposed to a winner-take-all system
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Government, Military and Veterans Affairs Committee | Holdcroft
This bill would eliminate online voter registration, restrict voter registration by mail, require grounds for early voting, and require hand counts of ballots.
LB541 is currently sitting in committee.
Young people already experience increased barriers to voting. NEw Voices is firmly opposed to legislation that makes this process more complex for Nebraskans.
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Government, Military and Veterans Affairs Committee | J. Cavanaugh
Currently, 11 counties in Nebraska vote by mail and those counties often have the highest voter turnout rates in the state.
LB237 is sitting in committee.
Voting by mail is an accessible way for young Nebraskans to engage in elections, especially while at school. NEw Voices supports counties taking part in all-mail elections.
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Government, Military and Veterans Affairs Committee | Frederickson
Currently, Nebraskans can opt in to registering to vote when obtaining an ID at the DMV. LB218 would flip this to opt-out.
LB218 is sitting in committee.
Decreasing barriers to voting is important which includes making voter registration more accessible. NEw Voices is supportive of legislation that makes registering to vote easier for young people.
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Government, Military and Veterans Affairs Committee | McKinney
NEw Voices firmly supports this bill, which would allow 16- and 17-year-olds to vote in the state of Nebraska. We support any effort to give young Nebraskans a voice in politics; this bill does just that.
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Education Committee | McKinney
NEw Voices supports this bill, which would require school boards to include non-voting student members. This would give young Nebraskans a say in how their education systems are governed. We support any effort to give young Nebraskans a voice in the policymaking process.
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