LB604

Change provisions regarding initiative and referendum petitions

Introduced·1/22/25
Introduced Text

Nebraska LB604 modifies initiative and referendum petition processes, including petition form review and legal challenges.

Nebraska LB604 amends the initiative and referendum petition process. It requires the Secretary of State to review petition forms and provide feedback to sponsors before circulation. The bill mandates that any legal challenges to petition sufficiency must be filed within specific timeframes, with certain exceptions. It also stipulates that the district court of Lancaster County has jurisdiction over such litigation, unless the challenge pertains to signature sufficiency, in which case the Supreme Court may hear the case.

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Where it stands

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In committee
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Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Calendar

Feb 20, 2025

1:30 PM

Hearing

Feb 20, 2025

1:30 PM

Government, Military and Veterans Affairs Hearing

History

Jan 7

Legislature

Title printed. Carryover bill

Feb 11, 2025

Legislature

Notice of hearing for February 20, 2025

Jan 24, 2025

Legislature

Referred to Government, Military and Veterans Affairs Committee