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This resolution directs the Government, Military and Veterans Affairs Committee of the Nebraska Legislature to conduct an interim study examining the county initiative and referendum process as proposed by Legislative Bill 629 from the 2025 legislative session. The term "interim study" refers to a legislative research investigation conducted between formal legislative sessions, allowing lawmakers to deeply explore a specific policy issue or proposed legislation. In this case, the committee is tasked with investigating the details of the county-level initiative and referendum process, which typically allows citizens to propose or vote directly on local laws or ordinances. Upon completing the study, the committee is required to prepare a comprehensive report detailing its findings and recommendations, which will be submitted to either the Legislative Council or the full Legislature, providing insights that could potentially inform future legislative actions related to local democratic processes.

Government Affairs, Military Affairs and Security

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