Among some high-profile bills that Nebraska have been expected to make it to the state senate’s calendar this year is a revival of efforts to start a voter ID program. Will they ensure everyone has a voter ID before the requirement is enforced? Of course not, just like in other states controlled by the Republicans that are regrettably using this strategy still.
The following is from an article written by Grant Schulte from the Associated Press. You can also take a look at the full article titled, Nebraska senators hope to revive stalled bills in 2018. A key excerpt:
Lawmakers will once again consider legislation that could require voters to show a government-issued identification card at the polls. Sen. John Murante of Gretna said he plans to introduce legislation to complement a pending measure that would put the issue before voters in the November general election.
Murante said the new measures would give lawmakers several options of how the voter ID proposal would work, if voters approve it. Critics say voter ID measures are a solution in search of a non-existent problem in Nebraska and could disenfranchise voters who typically side with Democrats.
Another election related issue they may consider is in regard to calling for a constitutional convention. The article noted,”Conservative lawmakers also will renew their push to have Nebraska join other states in calling for a constitutional convention”.
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