LB659

Change provisions relating to vote counting devices under the Election Act

Failed·4/17/26
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Nebraska LB659 amends the Election Act to change provisions relating to vote counting devices.

Nebraska LB659 amends the Election Act to change provisions relating to vote counting devices. It mandates that each political party can appoint a watcher to observe tests conducted before counting begins. These tests must be overseen by the election commissioner or county clerk, the chief deputy election commissioner or a registered voter with a different party affiliation, and the person who installed the program in the vote counting device or the person in charge of operating the device.

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Calendar

Feb 20, 2025

1:30 PM

Hearing

Feb 20, 2025

1:30 PM

Government, Military and Veterans Affairs Hearing

History

Apr 17

Legislature

Indefinitely postponed

Jan 7

Legislature

Title printed. Carryover bill

Jun 6, 2025

Legislature

Provisions/portions of LB659 amended into LB521 by AM1152