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.

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.

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.

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.

Education Committee | Conrad

This bill would require the Nebraska State School Board to develop a model policy for the use of student surveillance technology. The model must identify the tools used for surveillance and their privacy protections.

LB31 is still in committee.

Schools should not be able to utilize surveillance technology without the parent and student knowing. NEw Voices supports legislation that increases transparency for Nebraskan families.

Education Committee | M. Cavanaugh

This bill would provide free breakfast and lunch to all public and private school students.

LB14 is still in committee.

Nebraska students should be focused on coursework not where there next meal is coming from. NEw Voices supports legislation that makes being a student more accessible in Nebraska.

Revenue Committee | Sorrentino

This bill implements a one-for-one tax break to fund private schools. Nebraska voters repealed school choice legislation via the ballot initiative in 2024.

LB509 is still in committee.

Public dollars should stay in public schools. NEw Voices strongly opposes legislation that takes away the opportunity for equitable access to a fully funded public education.