Nebraska 109th Legislature (2025-2026) Status: In Committee

LB 604 — Change provisions regarding initiative and referendum petitions

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    Introduced
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    In Committee
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    Passed Legislature
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill is in committee in the Legislature. Introduced January 22, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee vote, then a floor vote in the Legislature.

Prognosis

Stalled 14% · moderate confidence

Where this bill stands today.

Odds of enactment

Low

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  • In Committee

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 1 sponsor

    1 primary, 0 co-sponsors signed on.

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Bill Text

How this bill changes current law

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The bill amends existing law to establish new procedures and requirements related to initiative and referendum petitions in Nebraska.

  • 32-1405

    The Secretary of State shall then maintain the proposed measure, the opinion, and the sworn statement as public information and as a part of the official record of the initiative. → The Secretary of State shall then maintain the proposed measure and the sworn statement as public information and as a part of the official record of the initiative.

    This change removes the requirement for the Secretary of State to maintain the opinion as public information.

  • 32-1412

    If the Secretary of State refuses to place on the ballot any measure proposed by an initiative petition presented or which may be presented at least four months preceding the date of the election at which the proposed law or constitutional amendment is to be voted upon or a referendum petition presented or which may be presented within ninety days after the Legislature enacting the law to which the petition applies adjourns sine die or for a period longer than ninety days, any resident may apply, within ten days after the announcement of such refusal, to the district court of Lancaster County for a writ of mandamus. → If the Secretary of State refuses to place on the ballot any measure proposed by an initiative petition presented or which may be presented at least four months preceding the date of the election or a referendum petition presented or which may be presented within ninety days after the Legislature adjourns sine die or for a period longer than ninety days, any resident may apply, within ten days after the announcement of such refusal, to the district court of Lancaster County for a writ of mandamus.

    This change simplifies the wording around the timeline for presenting initiative or referendum petitions.

  • 32-1412

    The Secretary of State shall announce his or her refusal on the same date as posting the notice of circulation pursuant to subsection (4) of section 32-1405 and shall state the reason for his or her refusal in the announcement. → The Secretary of State shall announce his or her refusal on the same date as posting notice of circulation and shall state the reason for his or her refusal in the announcement.

    This change modifies the language for clarity in announcing refusals regarding initiative measures.

Action History

  1. Indefinitely postponed

  2. Title printed. Carryover bill

  3. Notice of hearing for February 20, 2025

  4. Referred to Government, Military and Veterans Affairs Committee

  5. Date of introduction

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Co-sponsors (0)

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Not signed on (48)

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Frequently asked questions

Who sponsors LB 604?
LB 604 is sponsored by Jared Storm.
What is the current status of LB 604?
This bill is in committee in the Legislature. Introduced January 22, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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