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This resolution proposes a constitutional amendment to modify the deadline for filing initiative petitions in Nebraska, which would change the timeline for when ballot measures can be submitted for consideration at general elections. Specifically, the amendment alters the filing deadline for initiative petitions, stipulating that for petitions filed on or after July 7, 2028, the Secretary of State can only submit the measure to voters at the next general election if the petition is filed on or before the second Wednesday in July of the calendar year preceding that election. The proposed amendment maintains the existing requirements for initiative petitions, including signature thresholds (7% for laws, 10% for constitutional amendments) and geographic distribution requirements, and preserves the existing restrictions on how often the same measure can be submitted. The amendment would be placed on the November 2026 ballot for voter approval, with voters presented a simple "For" or "Against" choice on the constitutional change. This modification aims to provide greater clarity and predictability in the process of placing citizen-initiated measures on the state's electoral ballot.

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