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NE LB535
NE LB535Require valid photographic identification and change provisions relating to voting under the Election Act and certain identification documents
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Introduced
01/17/2023
01/17/2023
In Committee
01/19/2023
01/19/2023
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
04/18/2024
04/18/2024
Introduced Session
Potential new amendment
108th Legislature
Bill Summary
A BILL FOR AN ACT relating to government; to amend sections 32-308, 32-309, 32-914, 32-941, 32-942, 32-943, 60-484.02, and 71-612, Reissue Revised Statutes of Nebraska, and sections 32-101, 32-103, 32-202, 32-304, 32-947, and 60-4,115, Revised Statutes Cumulative Supplement, 2022; to require valid photographic identification for voting purposes; to change provisions relating to elections and confidential information; to eliminate the fee for certain state identification cards and certified copies of birth certificates; to harmonize provisions; to provide operative dates; to repeal the original sections; and to declare an emergency.
AI Summary
This bill requires valid photographic identification for voting purposes, eliminates the fee for certain state identification cards and certified copies of birth certificates, and makes other changes relating to elections and confidential information. The Secretary of State is tasked with providing a website, public awareness campaign, and instructions to state agencies on the voter identification requirements. The bill also creates a process for voters without valid photographic identification to cast a provisional ballot and have their ballot counted if they later provide the required identification. The bill contains provisions to harmonize other laws and has various operative dates, with most sections becoming operative on January 1, 2024.
Committee Categories
Military Affairs and Security
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Indefinitely postponed (on 04/18/2024)
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