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This page provides a list of ballot measures that have appeared on the statewide ballot in Nebraska.

List of ballot measures by year

Measures are listed in reverse-chronological order, with the most recent and upcoming elections appearing first. Tables include brief summaries, relevant topics, and the election results for each measure.

2026

See also: Nebraska 2026 ballot measures

November 3

TypeTitleSubjectDescriptionResult

LRCA

Change State Legislative Term Limits from Two to Three Consecutive Terms AmendmentState legislative term limitsChange the legislative term limit from two consecutive four-year terms to three

2024

See also: Nebraska 2024 ballot measures

November 5

TypeTitleSubjectDescriptionResultYes VotesNo Votes

CICA

Initiative 434Abortion policyProhibit abortion after the first trimester, except in cases of medical emergencies or if the pregnancy is the result of sexual assault or incest

Approveda

509,288 (55%)

417,624 (45%)

CISS

Initiative 436Paid sick leave lawsRequire employers to provide earned paid sick leave for employees

Approveda

662,348 (75%)

225,974 (25%)

CISS

Initiative 437Marijuana lawsLegalize the medical use of marijuana in the state

Approveda

637,126 (71%)

259,643 (29%)

CISS

Initiative 438Marijuana lawsEstablish the Nebraska Medical Cannabis Commission to regulate the state's medical marijuana program

Approveda

600,481 (67%)

291,867 (33%)

CICA

Initiative 439Constitutional rights; Abortion policyProvide for a state constitutional right to abortion before fetal viability
Defeatedd

455,184 (49%)

473,652 (51%)

VR

Referendum 435School choice policyUphold the law providing for an education scholarship program for students to attend accredited private schools
Defeatedd

382,921 (43%)

508,140 (57%)

2022

See also: Nebraska 2022 ballot measures

November 8

TypeTitleSubjectDescriptionResultYes VotesNo Votes

LRCA

Amendment 1Airport infrastructure; Local government finance and taxesAuthorize local governments to spend revenue to develop commercial air travel service at local airports

Approveda

481,702 (79%)

129,699 (21%)

CICA

Initiative 432Voter ID policyRequire photo identification in order to vote

Approveda

432,028 (65%)

228,031 (35%)

CISS

Initiative 433Minimum wage lawsIncrease the minimum wage from $9 to $15 by 2026

Approveda

386,756 (59%)

272,603 (41%)

2020

See also: Nebraska 2020 ballot measures

November 3

TypeTitleSubjectDescriptionResultYes VotesNo Votes

LRCA

Amendment 1Constitutional wording changesRepeals language allowing slavery or involuntary servitude as criminal punishments

Approveda

603,204 (68%)

280,898 (32%)

LRCA

Amendment 2Local government finance and taxes; Property taxesAllows TIF for 20 years for extreme blight

Approveda

520,236 (61%)

330,445 (39%)

CISS

Initiative 428Banking policyLimits the interest rate that payday lenders charge to 36 percent per year

Approveda

723,521 (83%)

150,330 (17%)

CICA

Initiative 429Gambling policyChanges the constitution to allow statutes authorizing games of chance at licensed racetracks

Approveda

588,405 (65%)

316,298 (35%)

CISS

Initiative 430Gambling policyAuthorizes games of chance at licensed racetracks and establishes a governing commission

Approveda

591,086 (65%)

318,094 (35%)

CISS

Initiative 431Gambling policyEnacts a tax on any games of chance operated at racetracks

Approveda

620,835 (69%)

282,703 (31%)

2018

See also: Nebraska 2018 ballot measures

November 6

TypeTitleSubjectDescriptionResultYes VotesNo Votes

CISS

Initiative 427Public assistance programs; Public health insuranceThe Nebraska Medicaid Expansion Initiative is on the ballot in Nebraska as an initiated state statute on November 6, 2018.

Approveda

356,891 (54%)

309,533 (46%)

2016

See also: Nebraska 2016 ballot measures

November 8

TypeTitleSubjectDescriptionResultYes VotesNo Votes

VR

Referendum 426Death penaltyRepeal or maintain a law eliminating the death penalty in Nebraska
Defeatedd

320,719 (39%)

494,151 (61%)

2014

See also: Nebraska 2014 ballot measures

November 4

TypeTitleSubjectDescriptionResultYes VotesNo Votes

CISS

Initiative 425Minimum wage lawsIncrease the state's hourly minimum wage to $9 by January 1, 2016

Approveda

311,401 (59%)

212,215 (41%)

2012

See also: Nebraska 2012 ballot measures

November 6

TypeTitleSubjectDescriptionResultYes VotesNo Votes

LRCA

Amendment 1Impeachment rulesMake any misdemeanor while in pursuit of office grounds for impeachment of a civil officer

Approveda

606,433 (83%)

124,467 (17%)

LRCA

Amendment 2Right to hunt and fish; Constitutional rightsProvide for a state constitutional right to hunt, fish, and harvest wildlife

Approveda

557,534 (77%)

169,250 (23%)

LRCA

Amendment 3State legislative term limitsIncrease the consecutive term limit from two terms to three terms
Defeatedd

263,394 (35%)

481,574 (65%)

LRCA

Amendment 4Salaries of government officialsIncrease state legislator's salaries to $22,500
Defeatedd

236,566 (32%)

513,230 (68%)

2010

See also: Nebraska 2010 ballot measures

November 2

TypeTitleSubjectDescriptionResultYes VotesNo Votes

LRCA

Amendment 1Local government finance and taxesAuthorize municipalities to fund economic and industrial development through property taxes, local option sales taxes, or other general taxes

Approveda

221,295 (51%)

216,419 (49%)

LRCA

Amendment 2State executive branch structureAbolish the office of state treasurer
Defeatedd

146,935 (33%)

299,882 (67%)


May 11

TypeTitleSubjectDescriptionResultYes VotesNo Votes

LRCA

Amendment 1Bond issuesAuthorize nonprofit organizations to use bonds for certain construction projects and equipment needs

Approveda

129,018 (53%)

116,708 (47%)

2008

See also: Nebraska 2008 ballot measures

November 4

TypeTitleSubjectDescriptionResultYes VotesNo Votes

LRCA

Amendment 1Local government finance and taxesRemove requirement that municipalities and villages can only use general tax revenue to fund economic and industrial development projects
Defeatedd

312,125 (46%)

371,664 (54%)

CICA

Measure 424Affirmative action; Constitutional rightsProhibit any political subdivision and institutions of higher learning from discriminating against or giving preferential treatment to any person based on their race, sex, color, ethnicity, or national origin

Approveda

404,766 (58%)

298,401 (42%)


May 13

TypeTitleSubjectDescriptionResultYes VotesNo Votes

LRCA

Amendment 1Local government finance and taxesAuthorize cities to invest public endowment funds

Approveda

137,047 (58%)

99,920 (42%)

2006

See also: Nebraska 2006 ballot measures

November 7

TypeTitleSubjectDescriptionResultYes VotesNo Votes

LRCA

Amendment 1Bond issuesAuthorize the use of bonds to develop and lease property by nonprofit organizations
Defeatedd

244,535 (47%)

280,471 (53%)

LRCA

Amendment 2Local government finance and taxesAuthorize the investment of public endowment funds in such manner as the governing body of political subdivisions determined
Defeatedd

221,499 (43%)

292,456 (57%)

LRCA

Amendment 3Gambling policyIncrease the allocation of state lottery proceeds from $500,000 to $1 million for the Compulsive Gamblers Assistance Fund
Defeatedd

215,827 (39%)

336,410 (61%)

LRCA

Amendment 4State judicial authority; State executive powers and duties; Parole policyAuthorize executive and judicial departments to supervise individuals on probation, released on parole, or enrolled in court programs

Approveda

283,639 (56%)

221,148 (44%)

LRCA

Amendment 5Early childhood education; Restricted-use fundsCreate an early childhood education endowment fund

Approveda

291,454 (54%)

243,988 (46%)

LRCA

Amendment 6Bond issues; Property taxes; Local government finance and taxesExtend TIF authority to county governments and municipalities, remove "substandard and blighted" requirement for TIF, and extend repayment time from 15 to 30 years
Defeatedd

151,041 (30%)

344,483 (70%)

CISS

Initiative Measure 421Gambling policyAuthorize the use of video keno gaming devices
Defeatedd

224,182 (39%)

351,270 (61%)

CICA

Initiative Measure 423Revenue and spending limitsImpose a spending limit on the state budget calculated using the previous appropriations, the rate of inflation, and population change
Defeatedd

172,859 (30%)

406,419 (70%)

VR

Referendum Measure 422Public education governance; Public education fundingRepeal LB 125, which dissolved all Class I school districts
Defeatedd

224,922 (44%)

290,136 (56%)


May 9

TypeTitleSubjectDescriptionResultYes VotesNo Votes

LRCA

Amendment 1Salaries of government officialsIncrease the annual salary of legislators to $21,000 and allow the salary to increase annually based on changes in the Consumer Price Index
Defeatedd

168,635 (45%)

208,187 (55%)

2004

See also: Nebraska 2004 ballot measures

November 2

TypeTitleSubjectDescriptionResultYes VotesNo Votes

LRCA

Amendment 1Property tax exemptions; Property taxesAuthorize the state legislature to exempt from property tax improvements in whole or in part made to historically significant real property

Approveda

406,230 (58%)

288,544 (42%)

LRCA

Amendment 2State legislative structure; State executive powers and dutiesRemove the lieutenant governor as the presiding officer of the state legislature, designate the speaker as the presiding officer, and eliminate the provision that allows the lieutenant governor to vote on issues in the case of a tie
Defeatedd

262,040 (39%)

408,515 (61%)

LRCA

Amendment 3Gambling policyDefines casino gaming and allows the legislature to authorize up to two casino locations upon approval of voters in the affected counties
Defeatedd

267,655 (36%)

482,301 (64%)

LRCA

Amendment 4Gambling policy; Tax and revenue administrationRequire the legislature to appropriate 10% of state lottery proceeds to the Nebraska State Fair Board

Approveda

403,073 (56%)

321,410 (44%)

CICA

Initiative Measure 417Initiative and referendum process; Gambling policyAuthorize citizen initiatives to enact laws to authorize, operate, regulate, and tax all forms of casino gaming
Defeatedd

363,478 (49%)

380,424 (51%)

CICA

Initiative Measure 418Initiative and referendum process; State legislative vote requirementsRequire a two-thirds supermajority vote by the state legislature to modify or repeal approved citizen initiatives

Approveda

402,709 (55%)

331,908 (45%)

CISS

Initiative Measure 419Tax and revenue administration; Gambling policyLevy an annual tax on gaming revenue, distribute percentages of gaming revenue to the state and other communities, and establish an annual fee on gaming operators

Approveda

380,161 (51%)

362,673 (49%)

CISS

Initiative Measure 420Gambling policyCreate a state gaming commission and allow communities to authorize games of chance and the use of gaming devices at casinos, racetracks, and establishments that sell alcoholic liquor on the premises
Defeatedd

353,248 (47%)

394,865 (53%)

2002

See also: Nebraska 2002 ballot measures

November 5

TypeTitleSubjectDescriptionResultYes VotesNo Votes

LRCA

Amendment 1English language policyEliminates an English language requirement for private, denominational, and parochial schools
Defeatedd

186,667 (43%)

244,363 (57%)

LRCA

Amendment 2Land use and development policy; Bond issuesAuthorize municipalities to issue revenue bonds to acquire, own, develop, lease, or finance property to be used by nonprofit enterprises
Defeatedd

167,255 (41%)

245,139 (59%)

2000

See also: Nebraska 2000 ballot measures

November 7

TypeTitleSubjectDescriptionResultYes VotesNo Votes

LRCA

Amendment 1State executive electionsChange the method of nominating and electing the lieutenant governor by having the governor and lieutenant governor be elected jointly

Approveda

322,554 (52%)

299,849 (48%)

LRCA

Amendment 2Constitutional wording changesRequire that the language of the constitution be changed to gender neutral terms and direct the secretary of state to revise the constitution to reflect this change
Defeatedd

257,932 (43%)

344,052 (57%)

LRCA

Amendment 3ABallot measure process; Initiative and referendum processRequire two separate votes at two separate elections for a constitutional amendment to be ratified
Defeatedd

225,690 (38%)

365,793 (62%)

LRCA

Amendment 3BInitiative and referendum processDefine the powers of the initiative and referendum and remove obsolete language

Approveda

388,402 (70%)

169,580 (30%)

LRCA

Amendment 3CInitiative and referendum processChange filing requirements for initiative petitions by increasing the timeframe by which petitions filed with the secretary of state must be submitted to electors from four to nine months
Defeatedd

212,383 (37%)

356,144 (63%)

LRCA

Amendment 4Salaries of government officials; State judiciary structureChange the procedures for increasing judicial compensation by requiring that the changes take place for all judges at the beginning of a term rather than for each court individually

Approveda

316,008 (56%)

245,782 (44%)

LRCA

Amendment 5State legislative electionsRequire legislators to resign upon election to other state or local offices

Approveda

449,656 (78%)

126,364 (22%)

CICA

Initiative Measure 415State legislative term limitsProvide that legislators not be eligible for office in the legislature for four years after serving two consecutive terms

Approveda

355,030 (56%)

280,985 (44%)

CICA

Initiative Measure 416Family-related policy; LGBTQ issuesDefine marriage as between one man and one woman

Overturned

477,571 (70%)

203,667 (30%)


May 9

TypeTitleSubjectDescriptionResultYes VotesNo Votes

LRCA

Amendment 1English language policyRepeal an English language requirement for private, denominational, and parochial schools
Defeatedd

68,234 (23%)

226,762 (77%)

1998

See also: Nebraska 1998 ballot measures

November 3

TypeTitleSubjectDescriptionResultYes VotesNo Votes

LRCA

Amendment 1Constitutional rightsProvide that no person shall be denied equal protection under the law

Approveda

336,672 (73%)

126,951 (27%)

LRCA

Amendment 2ALocal government finance and taxes; Transportation taxes and feesRequire that vehicle tax revenue be allocated to the local jurisdictions where the tax is levied

Approveda

266,513 (59%)

188,390 (41%)

LRCA

Amendment 2BLocal government organization; State legislative authorityAuthorize legislation that relates to mergers and consolidations of local governments

Approveda

240,554 (56%)

189,077 (44%)

LRCA

Amendment 2CPublic land policy; Property taxesProvide that government property is exempt from taxation to the extent the property is used for public purposes

Approveda

248,179 (58%)

181,220 (42%)

LRCA

Amendment 2DConstitutional wording changesRepeal references to townships and towns in the state constitution
Defeatedd

150,394 (37%)

255,093 (63%)

LRCA

Amendment 3AState judicial selectionAllows Supreme Court justices to reside anywhere in the state

Approveda

222,659 (51%)

213,458 (49%)

LRCA

Amendment 3BState judicial selectionProvide for statewide retention elections of supreme court and appellate court judges
Defeatedd

198,656 (47%)

222,991 (53%)

CICA

Initiative Measure 413Revenue and spending limitsLimit government spending by limiting state and local tax revenue increases by the rate of inflation, population growth, costs of temporary emergencies, and new unfunded federal mandates
Defeatedd

191,046 (36%)

340,862 (64%)

CISS

Initiative Measure 414Business regulationsAuthorize the Public Service Commission to set access charges imposed by local telephone carriers
Defeatedd

223,421 (42%)

306,052 (58%)


May 12

TypeTitleSubjectDescriptionResultYes VotesNo Votes

LRCA

Amendment 1State executive electionsRequires state executive officers to reside in the state

Approveda

236,717 (78%)

67,127 (22%)

LRCA

Amendment 2State legislative processes and sessionsRequire legislative committees to hold open meetings and to record and publish certain votes

Approveda

253,661 (83%)

50,739 (17%)

LRCA

Amendment 3Criminal sentencingEliminate language permitting imprisonment for debt in cases of fraud

Approveda

141,077 (50%)

140,372 (50%)

LRCA

Amendment 4Criminal trials; Constitutional rightsEliminate language allowing the suspension of habeas corpus in certain cases

Approveda

134,357 (53%)

119,889 (47%)

LRCA

Amendment 5AInitiative and referendum processRequire initiative measures to address only one subject

Approveda

193,543 (72%)

76,707 (28%)

LRCA

Amendment 5BInitiative and referendum processRequire referendum measures to address only one act of the legislature

Approveda

174,016 (68%)

83,780 (32%)

LRCA

Amendment 6State legislative structure; State executive branch structureProvide that the lieutenant governor no longer serve as the presiding officer of the legislature
Defeatedd

118,495 (45%)

145,133 (55%)

LRCA

Amendment 7AState legislative processes and sessionsEliminate a requirement that session laws be published in book form

Approveda

150,817 (59%)

106,837 (41%)

LRCA

Amendment 7BConstitutional wording changesTransfer Section 6 of Article 17 to Section 30 of Article 3 related to the state legislature

Approveda

160,964 (66%)

84,410 (34%)

LRCA

Amendment 7CConstitutional wording changesRepeal a requirement that books containing laws of the state also contain printed copies of the constitution as a prefix

Approveda

150,652 (60%)

101,488 (40%)

1996

See also: Nebraska 1996 ballot measures

November 5

TypeTitleSubjectDescriptionResultYes VotesNo Votes

LRCA

Amendment 1Gambling policyRemove restriction that pari-mutuel betting on horse races occur only at licensed racetracks
Defeatedd

236,600 (38%)

388,462 (62%)

LRCA

Amendment 2Local government organizationProvide for the merging and consolidation of counties and other local governments
Defeatedd

268,418 (47%)

301,064 (53%)

LRCA

Amendment 3Public employee retirement fundsAuthorize state legislators to participate in the state employee benefits and retirement programs
Defeatedd

194,662 (33%)

389,637 (67%)

CICA

Initiative Measure 409Congressional term limitsInstruct Nebraska's members of Congress and state legislators to support the ratification of an amendment to the U.S. Constitution that limits U.S. Representatives to three terms and U.S. Senators to two terms

Approveda

345,071 (58%)

246,665 (42%)

CICA

Initiative Measure 410Initiative and referendum processProvide that the number of signatures needed for initiative and referendum petitions be based on the number of votes in the previous gubernatorial election
Defeatedd

242,687 (42%)

330,112 (58%)

CICA

Initiative Measure 411Public education governance; Constitutional rights; Public education fundingEstablish "quality education" as a fundamental constitutional right and require the legislature to establish a school finance system to provide sufficient education in all public schools
Defeatedd

146,426 (22%)

506,246 (78%)

CICA

Initiative Measure 412Property taxes; Local government finance and taxesEstablish property tax levy limits for governmental subdivisions and require the legislature to establish efficiency standards for the delivery of local governmental services
Defeatedd

167,204 (25%)

490,113 (75%)


May 14

TypeTitleSubjectDescriptionResultYes VotesNo Votes

LRCA

Amendment 1State legislative authority; Civil trials; Criminal trialsAuthorize the state legislature to provide for mediation, binding arbitration agreements, and other forms of dispute resolution

Approveda

172,882 (71%)

69,218 (29%)

LRCA

Amendment 2State legislative processes and sessionsAuthorize state legislature to not read bills before final passage if three-fifths of the members vote to do so

Approveda

160,443 (65%)

88,208 (35%)

LRCA

Amendment 3Crime victims' rightsEstablish crime victims' rights in the state constitution, including being informed of all criminal court proceedings and the right to be present at the trial, among others

Approveda

194,964 (78%)

54,950 (22%)

LRCA

Amendment 4Administrative powers and rulemaking; Tax and revenue administration; Administrative organizationEstablish the powers and duties for the Tax Equalization and Review Commission

Approveda

127,718 (54%)

110,594 (46%)

1994

See also: Nebraska 1994 ballot measures

November 8

TypeTitleSubjectDescriptionResultYes VotesNo Votes

CICA

Initiative Measure 408State legislative term limits; Executive official term limits; Congressional term limitsSet term limits for certain state and federal congressional officials

Overturned

359,774 (68%)

171,894 (32%)

1992

See also: Nebraska 1992 ballot measures

November 3

TypeTitleSubjectDescriptionResultYes VotesNo Votes

LRCA

Amendment 1AGambling policyEstablish a state lottery system

Approveda

440,973 (62%)

267,928 (38%)

LRCA

Amendment 1BGambling policy; Revenue allocationAuthorize proceeds from the lottery to be used to compensate depositors of industrial loan and investment companies for losses
Defeatedd

230,273 (35%)

429,656 (65%)

LRCA

Amendment 2Alcohol laws; Business regulationsAuthorize counties and municipalities to approve, deny, suspend, cancel, or revoke retail and bottle club liquor licenses

Approveda

357,927 (55%)

292,619 (45%)

CICA

Initiative Measure 407State legislative term limits; Executive official term limits; Congressional term limitsSet term limits for certain state and federal congressional officials

Overturned

481,048 (68%)

224,114 (32%)


May 12

TypeTitleSubjectDescriptionResultYes VotesNo Votes

LRCA

Amendment 1Property taxesSeparate tangible personal property from the uniform and proportionate provision that applied to real property for tax purposes

Approveda

204,147 (57%)

155,918 (43%)

1990

See also: Nebraska 1990 ballot measures

November 6

TypeTitleSubjectDescriptionResultYes VotesNo Votes

LRCA

Amendment 1Land use and development policy; Property taxesProvide that agricultural and horticultural lands be classified separately for tax purposes

Approveda

317,534 (61%)

200,744 (39%)

LRCA

Amendment 2State judiciary structure; State judicial authorityProvide the right of direct appeal to the Supreme Court in capital cases and the right of appeal to the appellate court in all other cases

Approveda

337,667 (67%)

166,185 (33%)

LRCA

Amendment 3Local government finance and taxesAuthorize municipalities to use local sources of revenue for economic and industrial development, upon voter approval

Approveda

302,981 (60%)

202,155 (40%)

LRCA

Amendment 4Higher education governance; Administrative organizationCreates the Coordinating Commission for Postsecondary Education

Approveda

268,037 (56%)

210,599 (44%)

CICA

Initiative Measure 404Gambling policyEstablish a state lottery system
Defeatedd

202,814 (35%)

371,711 (65%)

CICA

Initiative Measure 405Balanced budget requirements; Local government finance and taxesLimits budgets of state and local governments to an increase of 2% each year
Defeatedd

178,749 (31%)

400,872 (69%)

VR

Referendum 406Sales taxes; Income taxes; Public education fundingRetain a law that increased state support for public schools and reduced reliance on property taxes through increased sales and income taxes

Approveda

313,215 (56%)

244,741 (44%)

1988

See also: Nebraska 1988 ballot measures

November 8

TypeTitleSubjectDescriptionResultYes VotesNo Votes

LRCA

Amendment 1Land use and development policyChange provisions relating to the redevelopment of blighted property by municipalities to further define the project area to allow just a portion of the property to be eligible for financing

Approveda

317,614 (60%)

208,076 (40%)

LRCA

Amendment 2Gambling policyAuthorize pari-mutuel wagering on horse races conducted at licensed racetracks

Approveda

366,682 (63%)

219,438 (37%)

LRCA

Amendment 3AInitiative and referendum processProvide that only registered voters, instead of all electors, are eligible to sign petitions for initiatives and referendums

Approveda

380,863 (68%)

177,861 (32%)

LRCA

Amendment 3BVoting age policyAuthorize individuals who turn 18 years old on or before a general election date to vote during the calendar year of their 18th birthday

Approveda

297,125 (51%)

288,935 (49%)

CISS

Initiative Measure 402Nuclear energyWithdraw Nebraska from the Central Interstate Low-Level Radioactive Waste Compact
Defeatedd

225,174 (35%)

414,394 (65%)

CICA

Initiative Measure 403Firearms policy; Constitutional rightsEstablish the right to keep and bear arms for lawful purposes in the state constitution

Approveda

393,829 (65%)

216,528 (35%)


May 10

TypeTitleSubjectDescriptionResultYes VotesNo Votes

LRCA

Amendment 1Salaries of government officialsIncrease state senator salaries from $400 to $1,000 per month

Approveda

206,065 (55%)

166,026 (45%)

1986

See also: Nebraska 1986 ballot measures

November 4

TypeTitleSubjectDescriptionResultYes VotesNo Votes

LRCA

Amendment 1State legislative processes and sessionsChange the date on which the legislature convened as well as the date of when a member's term commenced
Defeatedd

223,673 (49%)

228,808 (51%)

LRCA

Amendment 2Impeachment rulesChange the legislature's impeachment procedures to allow proceedings to begin in a regular or special session, require that impeachment resolutions give notice of acts or omissions alleged to constitute the impeachments, and change the time in which the chief justice has to convene the supreme court to try the case from 10 days to "in an expeditious fashion"

Approveda

257,398 (60%)

173,281 (40%)

VR

Referendum 400Public education governanceRepeal a law that required elementary school only districts to merge with districts that contained a high school
Defeatedd

173,498 (33%)

344,445 (67%)

VR

Referendum 401Vehicle and driver regulationsRepeal a law that would have required drivers and front seat passengers of vehicles to wear seat belts
Defeatedd

266,944 (50%)

268,127 (50%)

1984

See also: Nebraska 1984 ballot measures

November 6

TypeTitleSubjectDescriptionResultYes VotesNo Votes

LRCA

Amendment 1Public education funding; Law enforcement fundingAllow proceeds from forfeited or confiscated property to be divided among school funds and counties for the purpose of drug enforcement

Approveda

392,824 (69%)

180,137 (31%)

LRCA

Amendment 2State judiciary oversightChange provisions and procedures relating to disciplinary actions against judges

Approveda

411,193 (78%)

119,207 (22%)

LRCA

Amendment 3Local government finance and taxesAllow municipalities to incur indebtedness to rehabilitate, acquire, and redevelop blighted property

Approveda

352,346 (66%)

177,515 (34%)

LRCA

Amendment 4Agriculture policy; Land use and development policyAuthorize the legislature to classify agricultural and horticultural land separately

Approveda

411,868 (70%)

175,546 (30%)

1982

See also: Nebraska 1982 ballot measures

November 2

TypeTitleSubjectDescriptionResultYes VotesNo Votes

LRCA

Amendment 1State legislative processes and sessionsRequire an at-large reading of all legislative bills before final passage
Defeatedd

210,647 (44%)

264,826 (56%)

LRCA

Amendment 2Land use and development policy; Bond issuesAuthorize the use of bonds to develop blighted property

Approveda

220,771 (51%)

215,083 (49%)

LRCA

Amendment 3Property taxesLimit the right of redemption of real estate sold for nonpayment of taxes to a period of six months when the real estate is located within an incorporated city, village, or in a sanitary and improvement district
Defeatedd

196,131 (44%)

248,255 (56%)

LRCA

Amendment 4Salaries of government officials; State legislative processes and sessionsAllow legislators to be reimbursed for expenses incurred in the performance of their duties
Defeatedd

178,549 (38%)

289,459 (62%)

LRCA

Amendment 5Bond issues; Water storageAuthorize the issuance of bonds to provide for the construction of water retention or impoundment structures for conservation

Approveda

247,607 (58%)

179,550 (42%)

CICA

Initiative Measure 300Agriculture policyProhibit the purchase of farm and ranch lands by anyone other than Nebraska family farm corporations

Approveda

290,377 (56%)

224,555 (44%)


May 11

TypeTitleSubjectDescriptionResultYes VotesNo Votes

LRCA

Amendment 1State legislative processes and sessions; Salaries of government officialsProvide that legislators receive a salary of not more than one-third of the governor's salary
Defeatedd

105,421 (35%)

194,951 (65%)

1980

See also: Nebraska 1980 ballot measures

November 4

TypeTitleSubjectDescriptionResultYes VotesNo Votes

LRCA

Amendment 1State judiciary structureChange the number and formation of the Supreme Court judicial districts
Defeatedd

265,791 (50%)

271,110 (50%)

LRCA

Amendment 2State judiciary structure; State judiciary oversight; State judicial selectionChange the membership of the Commission on Judicial Qualifications and provide for additional disciplinary measures for judges

Approveda

358,264 (70%)

153,925 (30%)

LRCA

Amendment 3Property tax exemptions; Energy conservation and efficiencyAuthorize the legislature to provide tax exemptions for energy conservation improvements

Approveda

314,354 (59%)

221,024 (41%)

LRCA

Amendment 4Property taxes; Public education fundingEnact a system of public education financing that did not impose unfair or excessive property tax burdens
Defeatedd

245,845 (44%)

311,203 (56%)


May 13

TypeTitleSubjectDescriptionResultYes VotesNo Votes

LRCA

Amendment 1State executive powers and dutiesAllow the governor to fill vacancies in the office of lieutenant governor

Approveda

203,135 (64%)

114,254 (36%)

LRCA

Amendment 2Administrative organization; Salaries of government officialsCreate a compensation review commission, which would have had the authority to recommend changes in salaries and expenses for state officials
Defeatedd

134,589 (44%)

173,515 (56%)

1978

See also: Nebraska 1978 ballot measures

November 7

TypeTitleSubjectDescriptionResultYes VotesNo Votes

LRCA

Amendment 1Property taxes; Local government finance and taxesAllow cities and villages to issue bonds for the redevelopment of properties, with repayment funded by increased property tax revenue from the redeveloped properties.

Approveda

233,872 (56%)

186,879 (44%)

LRCA

Amendment 2Public economic investment policy; Bond issuesAllow cities and counties to issue revenue bonds for non-manufacturing commercial or business enterprises.
Defeatedd

200,314 (50%)

200,711 (50%)

LRCA

Amendment 3Property tax exemptions; Solar and wind energyProvide property tax exemptions for the increased value of property due to the installation of direct alternate energy systems.
Defeatedd

198,980 (49%)

204,544 (51%)

LRCA

Amendment 4Salaries of government officialsMaintain the monthly salary of legislators at $400 and allow legislators to receive per diem compensation
Defeatedd

195,015 (46%)

229,053 (54%)

LRCA

Amendment 5Public employee retirement fundsAllow surviving spouses of retired public employees to receive retroactive additional retirement benefits that might be provided to future retirees' spouses.

Approveda

216,161 (52%)

196,761 (48%)

LRCA

Amendment 6Criminal trials; Bail policyAdd certain sexual assaults to the list of non-bailable crimes

Approveda

355,949 (82%)

79,179 (18%)

LRCA

Amendment 7Property taxes; Administrative powers and rulemakingRequire the Board of Equalization to provide state-set separate tax levies and annual equalization for multi-county subdivisions

Approveda

210,109 (56%)

163,718 (44%)

CISS

Initiative Measure 301Pollution, waste, and recycling policyRequire that all beverage containers offered for sale have a refund value of at least five cents
Defeatedd

211,732 (43%)

280,522 (57%)

CISS

Initiative Measure 302Local government finance and taxesLimit the percentage to 5% by which a political subdivision's budget could increase each year
Defeatedd

211,106 (45%)

262,949 (55%)

VR

Referendum 300Public education fundingRepeal law that increased financial support from the state for public schools
Defeatedd

190,963 (42%)

266,578 (58%)

1976

See also: Nebraska 1976 ballot measures

November 2

TypeTitleSubjectDescriptionResultYes VotesNo Votes

LRCA

Amendment 1State legislative processes and sessionsRemove the constitutional requirement for reading every bill in full before the final vote, providing the legislature the authority to determine the reading process.
Defeatedd

207,816 (40%)

315,089 (60%)

LRCA

Amendment 2State legislative vote requirements; State legislative processes and sessionsAllow individual voting on specific items within appropriations bills when overriding the governor's veto.

Approveda

284,796 (58%)

205,732 (42%)

LRCA

Amendment 3State legislative processes and sessionsChange the legislative convening date to the second Monday in December, with session lengths depending on whether it was an odd or even year.
Defeatedd

225,247 (47%)

256,594 (53%)

LRCA

Amendment 4State legislative authority; State executive powers and dutiesRemove the Lieutenant Governor as the presiding officer of the legislature, allowing the legislature to determine its own presiding officer.
Defeatedd

156,554 (32%)

329,347 (68%)

LRCA

Amendment 5Housing development funding; Bond issuesAllow the legislature to authorize cities and counties to issue bonds for redeveloping properties, paid off through increased property taxes.
Defeatedd

210,684 (43%)

277,671 (57%)

LRCA

Amendment 6aPublic assistance programsAllow the state or political subdivisions to contract with non-public institutions for nonsectarian services to handicapped children.

Approveda

289,683 (56%)

229,824 (44%)

LRCA

Amendment 6bHigher education fundingAllow the legislature to provide loans or grants to students attending non-public post-secondary institutions for nonsectarian purposes.
Defeatedd

255,394 (49%)

267,315 (51%)

LRCA

Amendment 7Bond issues; Local government finance and taxesAllow cities and counties to use revenue bonds for non-manufacturing commercial or business enterprises.
Defeatedd

195,008 (41%)

283,674 (59%)

LRCA

Amendment 8Salaries of government officialsSet the salary of legislators at $675 per month.
Defeatedd

241,032 (46%)

286,017 (54%)

1974

See also: Nebraska 1974 ballot measures

November 5

TypeTitleSubjectDescriptionResultYes VotesNo Votes

LRCA

Amendment 1Administrative organization; Higher education governanceAdd three nonvoting student members, including student body presidents from various University of Nebraska campuses, to the Board of Regents.

Approveda

198,737 (50%)

198,024 (50%)

LRCA

Amendment 2State legislative processes and sessionsChange the date and time for the legislature's annual convening to 10:00 A.M. on the first Wednesday after the first Monday in January.

Approveda

199,036 (53%)

175,221 (47%)

LRCA

Amendment 3State legislative processes and sessions; State executive powers and duties; Constitutional wording changesRemove obsolete language concerning the submission of orders, resolutions or votes of the legislature to the governor.

Approveda

186,736 (51%)

176,669 (49%)

VR

Referendum 1Public education fundingProvide increased financial support from the state to public schools.
Defeatedd

177,704 (41%)

250,908 (59%)


May 14

TypeTitleSubjectDescriptionResultYes VotesNo Votes

LRCA

Amendment 1Salaries of government officials; State legislative processes and sessionsIncrease the salary for legislators to a maximum of $675 per month.
Defeatedd

141,205 (47%)

162,364 (53%)

LRCA

Amendment 2State legislative structure; State legislative authority; State executive branch structureRemove the Lieutenant Governor as the presiding officer of the legislature, allowing the legislature to choose a new officer in their place.
Defeatedd

99,052 (35%)

180,100 (65%)

1972

See also: Nebraska 1972 ballot measures

November 7

TypeTitleSubjectDescriptionResultYes VotesNo Votes

LRCA

Amendment 1Constitutional wording changes; State legislative electionsRequire legislators to be 21 years old and make necessary terminology corrections.

Approveda

368,109 (72%)

140,448 (28%)

LRCA

Amendment 10Public education governance; Constitutional wording changesRevise constitutional provisions relating to education and clarify the authority of the legislature regarding the education of persons not between the ages of five and 21 years of age.

Approveda

320,909 (72%)

126,737 (28%)

LRCA

Amendment 11Transportation taxes and fees; Local government finance and taxesAuthorize the legislature to grant municipalities the power to finance and maintain off-street parking through special assessments or taxes.

Approveda

246,893 (54%)

210,173 (46%)

LRCA

Amendment 12State judicial selectionIncrease the judicial nominating commissions, change voting rules, require public release of candidates' names, and clarify voting procedures for Supreme Court nominations.

Approveda

261,380 (59%)

184,193 (41%)

LRCA

Amendment 13Public employee retirement fundsAllow the legislature to adjust retirement benefits for public employees based on changes in cost of living and wage levels after retirement.

Approveda

283,686 (60%)

190,093 (40%)

LRCA

Amendment 14Tax and revenue administrationRemove the State Tax Commissioner from the State Board of Equalization and Assessment and add a new member to the Board by the legislature.
Defeatedd

218,761 (49%)

227,652 (51%)

LRCA

Amendment 15State legislative processes and sessions; State legislative authorityRemove exceptions for legislative eligibility and provide standards and definitions for determining conflicts of interest from the legislature.

Approveda

237,263 (54%)

200,183 (46%)

LRCA

Amendment 16Administrative organizationChange the name of the State Railway Commission to the Public Service Commission.

Approveda

282,678 (61%)

177,575 (39%)

LRCA

Amendment 2State judicial selection; State judiciary structureReduce the required vote for changing the number of judges and judicial district boundaries to a simple majority.

Approveda

247,609 (52%)

224,907 (48%)

LRCA

Amendment 3Salaries of government officialsAllow the legislature to set its own salary, removing the fixed $400 per month limit.
Defeatedd

169,310 (34%)

326,063 (66%)

LRCA

Amendment 4Constitutional rights; Criminal trialsProvide the right of appeal in all felony cases.

Approveda

291,348 (65%)

155,048 (35%)

LRCA

Amendment 5State executive elections; State legislative processes and sessions; Government continuity policyRearrange provisions for handling vacancies in office and the line of succession to the governor.

Approveda

266,481 (59%)

186,734 (41%)

LRCA

Amendment 6Constitutional wording changesClarify language concerning the eligibility of persons for public office.

Approveda

334,085 (74%)

116,558 (26%)

LRCA

Amendment 7Property taxes; Agriculture policyAllow the legislature to base land valuations for agricultural and horticultural use solely on its current use, without considering potential non-farm development value.

Approveda

250,672 (53%)

220,656 (47%)

LRCA

Amendment 8Public employee retirement funds; State legislative authority; State legislative structureAllow members and employees of the legislature to be included in the state retirement system that covers other state officers and employees.
Defeatedd

222,724 (48%)

244,581 (52%)

LRCA

Amendment 9Salaries of government officials; State legislative processes and sessionsProvide per diem compensation for legislators when the legislature is not in session.
Defeatedd

177,554 (38%)

292,472 (62%)


May 9

TypeTitleSubjectDescriptionResultYes VotesNo Votes

LRCA

Amendment 1Constitutional wording changes; State legislative structureRemove obsolete language about a bicameral legislature.

Approveda

255,656 (80%)

62,482 (20%)

LRCA

Amendment 10State legislative electionsRepeal the obsolete provision regarding the election of U.S. Senators.

Approveda

234,047 (79%)

62,842 (21%)

LRCA

Amendment 11State legislative elections; Constitutional wording changesRevise Article 17 to remove obsolete language and sections related to elections and terms of office.

Approveda

220,803 (77%)

66,448 (23%)

LRCA

Amendment 12Bond issues; Constitutional wording changesTransfer provisions for industrial development bonds to a new section and remove outdated provisions concerning donations to railroads and internal improvements.

Approveda

178,140 (63%)

104,162 (37%)

LRCA

Amendment 13State National Guard and militiaClarify constitutional provisions concerning the militia.

Approveda

202,172 (70%)

85,073 (30%)

LRCA

Amendment 14Business regulations; Constitutional wording changesClarify and revise constitutional provisions concerning corporations, including retaining regulatory powers and transferring certain sections.

Approveda

178,361 (65%)

97,246 (35%)

LRCA

Amendment 15aElection administration and governance; Residency voting requirementsRemove the six-month residency requirement, allowing the legislature to determine proper residency and expanding voting methods to include electronic voting.

Approveda

180,208 (61%)

113,567 (39%)

LRCA

Amendment 15bElection administration and governance; Military service policyEliminate the requirement that individuals be exempt from military duty on election day and clarify the use of voting machines.

Approveda

164,230 (60%)

109,508 (40%)

LRCA

Amendment 15cElection administration and governance; Military service policyAllow the legislature to determine the residency of members of the U.S. armed forces stationed in Nebraska and voting methods other than paper ballots.

Approveda

167,375 (61%)

107,260 (39%)

LRCA

Amendment 16School choice policy; Public education fundingProvide that state public funds not be appropriated to private schools not owned or controlled by the state.

Approveda

173,405 (51%)

163,683 (49%)

LRCA

Amendment 2Revenue allocation; State legislative processes and sessionsRemove restrictions on the duration of legislative appropriations and the limitation on deficiency appropriations.

Approveda

150,352 (51%)

145,460 (49%)

LRCA

Amendment 3State executive powers and dutiesRequire the governor to submit a budget bill, change veto powers, and require a three-fifths vote to override vetoes and amendments exceeding the budget.

Approveda

198,201 (65%)

108,024 (35%)

LRCA

Amendment 4Juvenile criminal justiceAllow the creation or abolishment of juvenile court judicial districts by a majority of voters, rather than requiring a majority vote of all electors in the district.

Approveda

174,096 (58%)

125,622 (42%)

LRCA

Amendment 5State executive elections; State legislative authorityClarify the Legislature's duty to certify the election of the candidate with the highest number of votes for each elective executive office.

Approveda

244,376 (80%)

59,945 (20%)

LRCA

Amendment 6Constitutional wording changes; State legislative structureRemove outdated language in the constitution that related to the bicameral, or two-house, legislature.

Approveda

240,046 (80%)

60,994 (20%)

LRCA

Amendment 7State judiciary structure; State judicial authorityRemove language requiring a biennial budget for the Supreme Court and require the Supreme Court to conform their budget preparation with the annual sessions of the legislature.

Approveda

228,368 (77%)

66,496 (23%)

LRCA

Amendment 8Voting age policyReduce the minimum voting age to 18 years.

Approveda

218,569 (70%)

92,838 (30%)

LRCA

Amendment 9Administrative organization; Local government organizationAllow state and local governments to work jointly or cooperatively with other governmental entities.

Approveda

183,458 (63%)

107,092 (37%)

1970

See also: Nebraska 1970 ballot measures

November 3

TypeTitleSubjectDescriptionResultYes VotesNo Votes

LRCA

Amendment 1Voting age policyLowering the minimum voting age to 20 years.

Approveda

235,548 (55%)

194,301 (45%)

LRCA

Amendment 10Property tax exemptionsAuthorize the legislature to classify and exempt personal property from taxation.

Approveda

215,418 (52%)

199,637 (48%)

LRCA

Amendment 11Public education funding; State legislative authorityAuthorize the legislature to determine the investment of educational funds and the approval of the members of the board of educational lands and funds

Approveda

213,233 (58%)

152,155 (42%)

LRCA

Amendment 12School choice policyAllow the Legislature to grant financial assistance to nonpublic school students for tuition related to state-approved courses
Defeatedd

182,827 (42%)

250,529 (58%)

LRCA

Amendment 13aState legislative structureRemove the Lieutenant Governor’s role as the presiding officer of the legislature and their right to vote in case of a tie.
Defeatedd

164,946 (45%)

200,085 (55%)

LRCA

Amendment 13bState executive electionsElect the Governor and Lieutenant Governor as a single ticket from the same political party

Approveda

187,147 (56%)

146,695 (44%)

LRCA

Amendment 13cState executive powers and dutiesProvide that the Lieutenant Governor perform duties in lieu of the Governor when needed and perform duties as delegated by the Governor.

Approveda

214,906 (65%)

115,803 (35%)

LRCA

Amendment 14Higher education governanceCreate a nine-member Board of Trustees for Higher Education to govern all higher education institutions in Nebraska.
Defeatedd

129,628 (35%)

243,637 (65%)

LRCA

Amendment 15State legislative processes and sessionsLimit annual legislative sessions to 90 days in odd-numbered years and 60 days in even-numbered years and allow bills from odd-numbered years to be carried over to the next even-numbered session.

Approveda

194,971 (53%)

173,064 (47%)

LRCA

Amendment 2State judiciary structure; Redistricting policyRequire the legislature to reapportion the Supreme Court judicial districts every ten years based on the federal census.

Approveda

230,589 (61%)

148,941 (39%)

LRCA

Amendment 3State legislative processes and sessionsEliminate the requirement to read bills in full before a final vote in the legislature.
Defeatedd

170,873 (43%)

222,788 (57%)

LRCA

Amendment 4State judiciary structureAllow the Supreme Court to call retired judges for temporary duty to fill vacancies.

Approveda

260,349 (67%)

127,900 (33%)

LRCA

Amendment 5Public education funding; Bond issuesIssue revenue bonds for educational facilities, including dormitories, athletic, and medical facilities.

Approveda

233,330 (62%)

143,373 (38%)

LRCA

Amendment 6Property taxes; State legislative authority; Local government finance and taxesRemove the constitutional limit on county property tax levies and allow the legislature to set mill levy limits.
Defeatedd

93,251 (24%)

288,288 (76%)

LRCA

Amendment 7State legislative processes and sessions; Salaries of government officialsCreate a commission to set legislative salaries and expenses every two years.
Defeatedd

112,443 (30%)

266,446 (70%)

LRCA

Amendment 8Ballot measure process; Local government officials and electionsIncrease the petition requirement for charter amendments in home-rule cities to 10% of registered voters instead of 5% of the total vote for governor.
Defeatedd

156,650 (45%)

194,008 (55%)

LRCA

Amendment 9State judicial authority; State judiciary structureProvide the Nebraska Supreme Court administrative authority over all courts and eliminate justices of the peace.

Approveda

198,450 (55%)

165,087 (45%)

1968

See also: Nebraska 1968 ballot measures

November 5

TypeTitleSubjectDescriptionResultYes VotesNo Votes

LRCA

Amendment 1Voting age policyRedue the voting age to 19 years.
Defeatedd

246,672 (49%)

255,051 (51%)

LRCA

Amendment 10Utility policyCreate public corporations for the generation, transmission, or sale of electricity.
Defeatedd

176,339 (45%)

217,094 (55%)

LRCA

Amendment 11aState executive elections; State legislative processes and sessionsChange the restriction on legislators being appointed to other state offices to prohibit such appointments while holding legislative office

Approveda

254,876 (63%)

149,333 (37%)

LRCA

Amendment 11bSalaries of government officials; State legislative processes and sessionsAllow legislative compensation to be increased or decreased at the same time when legislators' terms begin at different times.

Approveda

226,298 (60%)

152,752 (40%)

LRCA

Amendment 12Homestead tax exemptionsProvide property tax exemptions for a portion of the value of any residence occupied as a homestead, based on a classification of owners.

Approveda

238,143 (57%)

178,037 (43%)

LRCA

Amendment 13Higher education fundingAllow the state to guarantee or provide long-term, low-interest loans to Nebraska residents seeking adult education or post-high school education.

Approveda

301,610 (68%)

144,182 (32%)

LRCA

Amendment 14Highways and bridges; Bond issue requirementsAuthorize bonds for highway construction three-fifths legislative approval and use state revenue related to highway use for repayment.

Approveda

224,927 (52%)

208,758 (48%)

LRCA

Amendment 15State legislative processes and sessions; Salaries of government officialsLimit the salary of legislators to $400 per month.

Approveda

282,039 (63%)

168,165 (37%)

CICA

Amendment 16Income taxesProhibit Nebraska from levying an income tax for state purposes.
Defeatedd

183,328 (36%)

331,987 (64%)

LRCA

Amendment 2Higher education governanceRename normal schools as colleges and authorize the legislature to designate the name of their governing body.

Approveda

249,809 (58%)

182,508 (42%)

LRCA

Amendment 3Local government officials and electionsCreate laws for consolidating county offices across multiple counties, with disapproval rights granted to each affected county

Approveda

256,346 (59%)

178,736 (41%)

LRCA

Amendment 4Election administration and governance; State judicial authorityProvide the Supreme Court original jurisdiction in election contests concerning state officers, excluding legislators.

Approveda

250,863 (60%)

165,795 (40%)

LRCA

Amendment 5Ballot measure processAuthorize the legislature to call special elections for submitting proposed constitutional amendments to the electors.

Approveda

258,178 (61%)

162,880 (39%)

LRCA

Amendment 6Property tax exemptions; Property taxesAllow the legislature to classify personal property and to exempt any classes of personal property from taxation.
Defeatedd

206,126 (47%)

230,705 (53%)

LRCA

Amendment 7Public education governance; Redistricting policyIncrease the number of regents for the University of Nebraska and require the legislature to redistrict the state for their election.

Approveda

221,625 (53%)

194,995 (47%)

LRCA

Amendment 8Gambling policyPermit lotteries, raffles, and gift enterprises that are solely intended for business promotions or charitable/community betterment purposes without profit for the promoter.

Approveda

306,577 (69%)

139,260 (31%)

LRCA

Amendment 9Administrative organization; Parole policyEstablish a Board of Parole, setting the qualifications for its members, and granting the power to pardon to the Governor, Attorney General, and Secretary of State acting as a board.

Approveda

318,446 (76%)

101,216 (24%)

1966

See also: Nebraska 1966 ballot measures

November 8

TypeTitleSubjectDescriptionResultYes VotesNo Votes

LRCA

Amendment 1Election administration and governance; State executive electionsEliminate the ineligibility of executive state officers to hold any other state office during their elected term.

Approveda

238,417 (59%)

167,874 (41%)

LRCA

Amendment 10Tax and revenue administration; State legislative authorityAllow the legislature to manage the payment or cancellation of taxes on real estate owned or acquired by the state or its subdivisions.

Approveda

219,424 (58%)

161,547 (42%)

LRCA

Amendment 11Public education governance; Tax and revenue administrationDeduct the costs of administering unsold school lands before distributing income from these lands.

Approveda

230,970 (61%)

144,856 (39%)

LRCA

Amendment 12aPublic education funding; State legislative authority; Higher education fundingAllow the legislature to determine how educational funds should be invested

Approveda

223,845 (61%)

142,903 (39%)

LRCA

Amendment 12bState legislative authority; Revenue allocation; Local government finance and taxesAllow the legislature to determine how funds from the state and local political subdivisions should be invested

Approveda

193,215 (56%)

153,163 (44%)

LRCA

Amendment 13aRedistricting policy; Proportional representationChange how the members of the legislature are apportioned for election.

Approveda

201,130 (57%)

150,149 (43%)

LRCA

Amendment 13bState legislative elections; Redistricting policy; Proportional representationAuthorize the legislature to specify representation in districts that have been changed by reapportionment.

Approveda

181,403 (56%)

144,644 (44%)

LRCA

Amendment 14Public education funding; Property taxesProhibit the state from levying a property tax for state purposes once a general sales or income tax is adopted and require at least 20% of the revenue to be allocated to public schools.
Defeatedd

182,364 (46%)

218,061 (54%)

LRCA

Amendment 15Property tax exemptionsExempt life insurance, annuity contracts, and rights to pension or retirement payments from the intangible property tax.

Approveda

270,377 (71%)

112,067 (29%)

CICA

Amendment 16Property taxesProhibit the state from levying a property tax for state purposes.

Approveda

223,969 (51%)

216,093 (49%)

LRCA

Amendment 2State legislative processes and sessionsAuthorize the payment of travel expenses and a per diem to legislators while they are in session.
Defeatedd

162,020 (39%)

255,624 (61%)

LRCA

Amendment 3Administrative organization; School choice policyAllow the state or governmental subdivisions to enter into contracts for services or training with private, commercial, and vocational schools.
Defeatedd

174,704 (43%)

231,587 (57%)

LRCA

Amendment 4Executive official term limits; Administrative organization; Public education governanceIncrease the number of members on the State Board of Education from six to eight and reduce the terms from six to four years.

Approveda

268,029 (65%)

141,722 (35%)

LRCA

Amendment 5Property taxes; Agriculture policyAuthorize the legislature to fix the value of land actively devoted to agricultural or horticultural use.
Defeatedd

153,127 (39%)

240,083 (61%)

LRCA

Amendment 6Public education fundingProvide transportation services for children attending any elementary or secondary school.
Defeatedd

191,986 (43%)

253,945 (57%)

LRCA

Amendment 7State judiciary oversightProvide a procedure for the removal or retirement of any Justice or judge of any court in the state.

Approveda

323,244 (81%)

77,877 (19%)

LRCA

Amendment 8Income taxesAllow the legislature to base the state's income tax on federal laws.

Approveda

215,696 (55%)

176,326 (45%)

LRCA

Amendment 9Executive official term limitsLimit the Governor to two consecutive terms.

Approveda

258,332 (63%)

150,405 (37%)

VR

Referendum 1Income taxesEstablish a state income tax.
Defeatedd

133,594 (30%)

310,681 (70%)

1964

See also: Nebraska 1964 ballot measures

November 3

TypeTitleSubjectDescriptionResultYes VotesNo Votes

CICA

Amendment 1Public education governance; Administrative organizationProvide four-year terms for the Commissioner of Education and supervisory authority over the state school system.
Defeatedd

222,667 (41%)

324,266 (59%)

LRCA

Amendment 2Executive official term limitsIncrease the term of office for the Secretary of State, Auditor of Public Accounts, Treasurer, and Attorney General to four years.

Approveda

306,408 (62%)

187,692 (38%)

LRCA

Amendment 3Homestead tax exemptions; Veterans policyProvide tax exemptions for homes substantially contributed to by the Veterans' Administration for a paraplegic or multiple amputee veteran.

Approveda

368,913 (75%)

120,714 (25%)

LRCA

Amendment 4Property tax exemptionsClassify intangible property for taxation purposes and exempt intangible property held for employee benefit plans, such as pensions or profit-sharing, from taxation.

Approveda

251,035 (55%)

204,613 (45%)

LRCA

Amendment 5Transportation taxes and feesAuthorize a different method for taxing motor vehicles held for resale by dealers and those owned by state residents, registered in the state, and operating in interstate commerce.

Approveda

236,607 (52%)

215,173 (48%)

LRCA

Amendment 6State executive powers and dutiesRealign the duties of certain state executive officers.

Approveda

270,280 (63%)

159,942 (37%)

LRCA

Amendment 7Banking policy; State legislative authorityAuthorize the legislature to define, classify, and regulate loans and installment sales, establishing maximum rates for them.

Approveda

260,922 (53%)

233,387 (47%)

1962

See also: Nebraska 1962 ballot measures

November 6

TypeTitleSubjectDescriptionResultYes VotesNo Votes

LRCA

Amendment 1Gambling policyAllow lottery or gift enterprises.

Approveda

342,695 (80%)

85,926 (20%)

LRCA

Amendment 2Election administration and governance; RailwaysProvide for three to seven members for the State Railway Commission, elected from districts with equal populations.

Approveda

227,709 (63%)

135,556 (37%)

LRCA

Amendment 3Election administration and governanceAllow the Lieutenant Governor to run for Governor.

Approveda

307,740 (78%)

85,774 (22%)

LRCA

Amendment 4Executive official term limitsIncrease the term of office of the Governor and Lieutenant Governor to four years.

Approveda

198,601 (50%)

195,177 (50%)

LRCA

Amendment 5State legislative electionsIncrease state senators’ terms from two years to four years

Approveda

214,651 (56%)

168,618 (44%)

LRCA

Amendment 6State judicial selectionEstablish a merit plan for selecting judges and determining their terms of office.

Approveda

220,181 (59%)

150,212 (41%)

LRCA

Amendment 7State legislative elections; Redistricting policyUse lines other than county lines for legislative redistricting, prioritizing population with consideration of area.

Approveda

218,019 (55%)

175,613 (45%)

1960

See also: Nebraska 1960 ballot measures

November 8

TypeTitleSubjectDescriptionResultYes VotesNo Votes

LRCA

Amendment 1Government continuity policyAllow the legislature to create laws to ensure government continuity in emergencies from enemy attacks or threats.

Approveda

388,813 (83%)

82,281 (17%)

LRCA

Amendment 2Business regulationsAuthorize the legislature to decide whether preferred stockholders have voting rights and whether their stock is of equal par value with other stock.

Approveda

230,472 (57%)

170,442 (43%)

LRCA

Amendment 3Property taxes; Agriculture policyAuthorize the legislature to establish a new method for taxing livestock, including proportional taxation for livestock in the state for part of the year.

Approveda

245,503 (57%)

185,186 (43%)

LRCA

Amendment 4State legislative authority; Election administration and governanceAuthorize the legislature to define how elections for executive offices may be contested

Approveda

283,128 (69%)

126,805 (31%)

LRCA

Amendment 5Property tax exemptionsAuthorize the establishment of bonded warehouses and exempt goods in transit from ad valorem taxation while stored there.

Approveda

221,405 (53%)

193,191 (47%)

LRCA

Amendment 6State judicial selection; State judiciary structureAllow multiple county judges to be elected and form judicial districts for county judges.

Approveda

234,990 (54%)

198,158 (46%)

LRCA

Amendment 7Salaries of government officialsLimit legislative salaries to a maximum of $200 per month.

Approveda

298,716 (67%)

145,113 (33%)

LRCA

Amendment 8Local government finance and taxesAllow local governments to acquire, develop, and lease property to private enterprises, including issuing bonds for the purpose

Approveda

336,631 (72%)

129,312 (28%)

CICA

Amendment 9Public education governanceEstablish the election of a Commissioner of Education by non-political ballot.
Defeatedd

228,321 (43%)

304,014 (57%)

1958

See also: Nebraska 1958 ballot measures

November 4

TypeTitleSubjectDescriptionResultYes VotesNo Votes

LRCA

Amendment 1State executive powers and dutiesChange the residency requirement for certain executive officers to reside at the seat of government.

Approveda

183,915 (59%)

126,938 (41%)

LRCA

Amendment 2Property taxes; Tax and revenue administrationAuthorize the legislature to clear property titles by releasing property from unpaid tax and assessment charges after a period of 15 years.

Approveda

206,055 (66%)

107,152 (34%)

LRCA

Amendment 3Government continuity policyProvide for succession to the office of Governor when the Speaker of the Legislature cannot perform the duties.

Approveda

243,913 (78%)

68,673 (22%)

LRCA

Amendment 4Administrative organization; State legislative authorityAuthorize the legislature to manage, control, and govern state charitable, mental, reformatory, and penal institutions.

Approveda

218,062 (69%)

98,109 (31%)

LRCA

Amendment 5Salaries of government officialsIncrease the salary of members of the legislature.
Defeatedd

111,447 (35%)

209,122 (65%)

LRCA

Amendment 6State judiciary structureEstablish a separate juvenile court.

Approveda

238,290 (71%)

98,813 (29%)

LRCA

Amendment 7Bond issue requirements; Local government finance and taxesPermit municipal corporations to acquire, lease property, and issue revenue bonds for private enterprises.
Defeatedd

124,026 (41%)

175,874 (59%)

CICA

Amendment 8Revenue allocation; Utility policyProvide a tax on electricity and irrigation corporations' retail sales, with revenues allocated to local governments and the state.

Approveda

197,348 (62%)

123,342 (38%)

CICA

Amendment 9Gambling policyAuthorize the legislature to regulate and license bingo games for non-profits with a five-year existence.

Approveda

214,923 (59%)

151,350 (41%)

1956

See also: Nebraska 1956 ballot measures

November 6

TypeTitleSubjectDescriptionResultYes VotesNo Votes

LRCA

Amendment 1Transportation taxes and feesChange the allocation of penalties and regulations for overloading vehicles on public roads and highways.

Approveda

238,008 (52%)

219,552 (48%)

LRCA

Amendment 2Property taxes; Agriculture policyChange the basis for taxing grain and seed.

Approveda

251,513 (57%)

193,282 (43%)

LRCA

Amendment 3Property taxesAllow the legislature to forgive unpaid taxes and assessment charges on real property after a specified period.
Defeatedd

194,858 (49%)

206,006 (51%)

LRCA

Amendment 4Salaries of government officialsRemove the restriction on how often the salaries of certain officers can be adjusted.

Approveda

236,364 (53%)

209,162 (47%)

LRCA

Amendment 5Tax and revenue administration; Administrative organizationAuthorize the legislature to appoint a Tax Commissioner or Commission and define its jurisdiction and powers.
Defeatedd

194,812 (48%)

213,936 (52%)

CISS

Initiative 1Transportation taxes and feesEstablish a highway use tax on large trucks and buses, with revenue directed to road maintenance and related infrastructure.
Defeatedd

241,128 (44%)

311,528 (56%)

1954

See also: Nebraska 1954 ballot measures

November 2

TypeTitleSubjectDescriptionResultYes VotesNo Votes

LRCA

Amendment 1Salaries of government officialsRemove the restriction on changing the salaries of certain officers more than once every eight years
Defeatedd

159,361 (49%)

163,006 (51%)

LRCA

Amendment 2Public education governance; State legislative authority; Administrative organization; Public education fundingAuthorize the legislature to determine how members of the Board of Educational Lands and Funds are appointed.

Approveda

163,108 (53%)

144,743 (47%)

LRCA

Amendment 3State executive electionsChange the residence requirements for certain executive officers
Defeatedd

149,447 (50%)

149,767 (50%)

LRCA

Amendment 4Property taxes; State legislative authorityAllow the legislature to establish methods for valuing real or tangible property at uniform values.

Approveda

167,979 (56%)

134,006 (44%)

LRCA

Amendment 5State legislative authority; Local government officials and electionsAuthorize the legislature to appoint county assessors and boards of equalization for counties or other taxing districts
Defeatedd

134,938 (43%)

175,621 (57%)

LRCA

Amendment 6Property tax exemptionsAllow the exemption of household goods and personal effects from taxation and the legislature to establish a formula for their valuation.

Approveda

185,972 (57%)

139,238 (43%)

LRCA

Amendment 7Sales taxes; Income taxes; Property taxesProhibit the state from levying a property tax for state purposes if a general sales tax, income tax, or a combination of both is enacted.

Approveda

189,444 (60%)

128,250 (40%)

LRCA

Amendment 8Administrative organization; Tax and revenue administrationAllow the legislature to appoint a Tax Commissioner or establish a Tax Commission with defined powers.
Defeatedd

149,108 (50%)

149,134 (50%)

1952

See also: Nebraska 1952 ballot measures

November 4

TypeTitleSubjectDescriptionResultYes VotesNo Votes

LRCA

Amendment 1Salaries of government officialsAllow for changes in compensation for members of a court, board, or commission when their terms start and end at different times.

Approveda

224,452 (60%)

151,977 (40%)

LRCA

Amendment 2State legislative authority; Transportation taxes and feesAllow the legislature to change the method of taxing motor vehicles

Approveda

248,292 (60%)

166,767 (40%)

LRCA

Amendment 3Salaries of government officialsIncrease the annual salary for legislators to $1,250. Note: Although this measure gathered more "yes" votes, 35 percent of the total 616,236 votes in the entire election (215,683 votes) were needed for the measure to be approved.
Defeatedd

196,842 (52%)

184,940 (48%)

LRCA

Amendment 4Public education governance; Administrative organizationCreate a State Department of Education, with a Board of Education, and a Commissioner of Education.

Approveda

243,116 (63%)

144,426 (37%)

LRCA

Amendment 5State constitutional conventions; Election administration and governanceAuthorize the legislature determining the number of members for a constitutional convention and defining election districts.

Approveda

229,919 (65%)

126,438 (35%)

LRCA

Amendment 6Ballot measure processRequire publishing constitutional amendment notices in newspapers for three consecutive weeks

Approveda

277,033 (75%)

93,280 (25%)

1950

See also: Nebraska 1950 ballot measures

November 7

TypeTitleSubjectDescriptionResultYes VotesNo Votes

LRCA

Amendment 1State legislative processes and sessionsAllow either annual or biennial legislative sessions, with restrictions on business transacted in even-numbered years and four-year terms for legislators.
Defeatedd

71,173 (35%)

129,677 (65%)

VR

Referendum 1Fuel taxesReject the provisions of Legislative Bill No. 399, which proposed increasing gasoline and excise taxes on motor vehicle fuels and changing their allocation.

Approveda

207,408 (52%)

195,130 (48%)

VR

Referendum 2Transportation taxes and feesReject Legislative Bill No. 401, which proposed increasing registration fees for vehicles burning fuel subject to motor vehicle fuel tax laws and changing their allocation.

Approveda

202,098 (52%)

186,854 (48%)

1948

See also: Nebraska 1948 ballot measures

November 2

TypeTitleSubjectDescriptionResultYes VotesNo Votes

LRCA

Amendment 1Mineral resources; Severance taxesAllow taxation on reservations of mineral rights and fissionable materials in land and royalties.
Defeatedd

150,071 (44%)

190,526 (56%)

CISS

Initiative 1Veterans policyProvide compensation and eligibility terms for World War II veterans, create a veteran's compensation fund, and a property tax levy for funding.
Defeatedd

196,318 (48%)

212,340 (52%)

1946

See also: Nebraska 1946 ballot measures

November 5

TypeTitleSubjectDescriptionResultYes VotesNo Votes

CICA

Amendment 1Right-to-work lawsProhibit employment discrimination based on labor organization membership

Approveda

212,443 (60%)

142,702 (40%)

CICA

Amendment 2State legislative authority; Public education fundingRequire the legislature to raise funds for public schools from sources other than property taxes, ensuring a minimum of $40 per pupil for daily attendance.
Defeatedd

101,881 (28%)

260,345 (72%)

1944

See also: Nebraska 1944 ballot measures

November 7

TypeTitleSubjectDescriptionResultYes VotesNo Votes

CICA

Amendment 1Transportation taxes and feesProvide that all proceeds from motor vehicle registration fees, license taxes, and fuel taxes go towards the construction and maintenance of public highways in Nebraska.
Defeatedd

205,262 (43%)

271,901 (57%)

CISS

Initiative 1Alcohol lawsProhibit the manufacture, sale, and use of intoxicating liquors.
Defeatedd

130,947 (25%)

397,190 (75%)

1942

See also: Nebraska 1942 ballot measures

November 3

TypeTitleSubjectDescriptionResultYes VotesNo Votes

LRCA

Amendment 1Local government officials and elections; State legislative authorityAllow counties to choose their form of government for county officers.
Defeatedd

125,513 (44%)

160,801 (56%)

1940

See also: Nebraska 1940 ballot measures

November 5

TypeTitleSubjectDescriptionResultYes VotesNo Votes

LRCA

Amendment 1Administrative organization; Public education governanceProvide that the the Superintendent of Public Instruction be a member of the Board of Educational Lands and Funds.

Approveda

239,805 (57%)

179,600 (43%)

LRCA

Amendment 2State legislative authority; Local government officials and electionsAllow the legislature to provide an optional form of county government with elective or appointive officers.
Defeatedd

173,107 (40%)

254,639 (60%)

1938

See also: Nebraska 1938 ballot measures

November 8

TypeTitleSubjectDescriptionResultYes VotesNo Votes

CICA

Amendment 1Gambling policyAuthorize the regulation of slot machines and coin-operated devices, with license revenue directed to state funds and local school districts.
Defeatedd

115,189 (26%)

333,120 (74%)

LRCA

Amendment 2Business regulations; Banking policyRepeal the provision fixing individual liability of stockholders in banking corporations.

Approveda

190,328 (52%)

178,998 (48%)

LRCA

Amendment 3State executive electionsProvide that the offices of attorney general, secretary of state, and state treasurer be appointive offices instead of elective offices.
Defeatedd

89,357 (28%)

233,319 (72%)

LRCA

Amendment 4Public education governance; Administrative organizationAdd the Superintendent of Public Instruction to the Board of Educational Lands and Funds.
Defeatedd

145,345 (46%)

168,035 (54%)

LRCA

Amendment 5Corrections governance; Administrative organizationChange the Board of Pardons to include the Governor, Superintendent of Public Instruction, and Auditor of Public Accounts.
Defeatedd

111,284 (37%)

189,056 (63%)

LRCA

Amendment 6State executive elections; Recall processAllow the recall of elective executive state officers, requiring a petition signed by 25% of the voters who voted for Governor.
Defeatedd

124,829 (42%)

170,883 (58%)

1936

See also: Nebraska 1936 ballot measures

November 3

TypeTitleSubjectDescriptionResultYes VotesNo Votes

LRCA

Amendment 1Administrative organizationEliminate the office of Commissioner of Public Lands and Buildings in Nebraska.

Approveda

246,682 (54%)

210,143 (46%)

LRCA

Amendment 2Banking policy; Business regulationsRepeal the provision fixing individual liability of stockholders in banking corporations or institutions in Nebraska.
Defeatedd

204,904 (47%)

234,908 (53%)

1934

See also: Nebraska 1934 ballot measures

November 6

TypeTitleSubjectDescriptionResultYes VotesNo Votes

LRCA

Amendment 1Alcohol lawsRepeal the prohibition on the manufacture, sale, and keeping for sale of alcoholic beverages in Nebraska.

Approveda

328,074 (60%)

218,107 (40%)

CICA

Amendment 2State legislative structureEstablish a a non-partisan, unicameral legislature in Nebraska with 30 to 50 members.

Approveda

286,086 (60%)

193,152 (40%)

CICA

Amendment 3Gambling policyProvide for the legalization, licensing, and regulation of wagering on horse races by the pari-mutuel or certificate method.

Approveda

251,111 (57%)

187,455 (43%)

1932

See also: Nebraska 1932 ballot measures

November 8

TypeTitleSubjectDescriptionResultYes VotesNo Votes

CISS

Initiative 1Law enforcement officers and departments; Law enforcement funding; Administrative organizationCreate the Nebraska Public Safety Commission to oversee law enforcement duties and training, funded by state taxes and fees.
Defeatedd

203,393 (40%)

306,682 (60%)

1930

See also: Nebraska 1930 ballot measures

November 4

TypeTitleSubjectDescriptionResultYes VotesNo Votes

LRCA

Amendment 1Business regulations; Banking policyProvide that stockholders are personally liable in the event of banking institution failure, with immediate collection of the liability.

Approveda

182,536 (66%)

92,593 (34%)

LRCA

Amendment 2State legislative authority; Tax and revenue administration; Banking policyAllow the state to use up to $8 million in treasury funds to pay any deficit of the Depositors Guaranty Fund and to stabilize the banking system.
Defeatedd

120,554 (45%)

144,882 (55%)

CISS

Initiative 1Utility policyAllow cities and public electric utilities to extend power systems to serve rural areas and finance the expansion.
Defeatedd

144,595 (48%)

157,107 (52%)

CISS

Initiative 2Local government organization; Utility policyAllow cities to extend power lines to rural areas, fund the project with earnings, and impose restrictions on the sale of public utilities.

Approveda

240,579 (73%)

89,205 (27%)

CISS

Initiative 3Utility policy; Local government officials and electionsProhibit the sale of public utilities without voter approval.
Defeatedd

118,617 (42%)

162,050 (58%)

1928

See also: Nebraska 1928 ballot measures

November 6

TypeTitleSubjectDescriptionResultYes VotesNo Votes

LRCA

Amendment 1Administrative organization; Public education governanceTransfer jurisdiction over the Nebraska School for the Deaf and the Nebraska School for the Blind to the Board of Regents of the University of Nebraska.

Approveda

240,995 (57%)

185,410 (43%)

1924

See also: Nebraska 1924 ballot measures

November 4

TypeTitleSubjectDescriptionResultYes VotesNo Votes

CICA

Amendment 1Primary election systemsAllow the direct primary nomination of candidates for public offices and require ballots to exclude party names or symbols.
Defeatedd

163,932 (42%)

228,485 (58%)

1922

See also: Nebraska 1922 ballot measures

November 7

TypeTitleSubjectDescriptionResultYes VotesNo Votes

VR

Referendum 1Business regulations; Banking policyRequire that the establishment of a bank must demonstrate public convenience, advantage, and necessity.

Approveda

172,675 (54%)

149,240 (46%)

VR

Referendum 2Labor disputes and strikesProhibit interference with people seeking work, including picketing, loitering, and other forms of intimidation.

Approveda

186,101 (57%)

140,419 (43%)

VR

Referendum 3Election administration and governance; Primary election systemsChange the delegate selection processes, primary election timing, and the nomination procedures for political parties.
Defeatedd

95,494 (31%)

208,261 (69%)

VR

Referendum 4Voter registrationAllow voter registration at any time before an election and clarify requirements for casting a ballot, including a 30-day prior registration deadline.
Defeatedd

106,314 (35%)

195,066 (65%)

1920

See also: Nebraska 1920 ballot measures

November 2

TypeTitleSubjectDescriptionResultYes VotesNo Votes

VR

Referendum 1Primary election systems; Election administration and governanceRepeal the direct primary law for certain state offices and allow their nominations to be made by party conventions.
Defeatedd

49,410 (27%)

133,115 (73%)


September 21

TypeTitleSubjectDescriptionResultYes VotesNo Votes

CCRCA

Amendment 1Criminal trials; Jury rules; Civil trialsAuthorize five-sixths jury verdicts in civil cases.

Approveda

64,550 (78%)

17,834 (22%)

CCRCA

Amendment 10Salaries of government officialsProhibit raising salaries during a legislator's term of office.

Approveda

65,399 (80%)

15,961 (20%)

CCRCA

Amendment 11Public land policy; Mineral resourcesReserve mineral rights in state lands.

Approveda

67,513 (86%)

11,164 (14%)

CCRCA

Amendment 12Redistricting policy; Constitutional wording changesEliminate obsolete provisions for legislative apportionment.

Approveda

58,835 (82%)

12,820 (18%)

CCRCA

Amendment 13State legislative vote requirements; State executive powers and duties; State executive branch structureAllow the creation of new executive offices with a two-thirds legislative vote, transfer pardoning power to a board, and establish the executive budget.

Approveda

60,484 (79%)

16,110 (21%)

CCRCA

Amendment 14Tax and revenue administration; Administrative organizationCreate the office of Tax Commissioner and establish a Board of Equalization.

Approveda

58,136 (77%)

17,796 (23%)

CCRCA

Amendment 15State judiciary oversight; State judiciary structureRevise court procedures to allow the Supreme Court to sit in division, with the chief justice presiding over each division.

Approveda

56,334 (78%)

15,908 (22%)

CCRCA

Amendment 16State judicial authorityRequire the concurrence of five Supreme Court judges to declare laws unconstitutional.

Approveda

65,142 (84%)

12,444 (16%)

CCRCA

Amendment 17State judicial selectionProvide for the election of Supreme Court judges by districts.

Approveda

56,912 (73%)

21,353 (27%)

CCRCA

Amendment 18Women's suffrage; Sex and gender issuesProvide for women's suffrage in state constitution

Approveda

65,483 (81%)

15,416 (19%)

CCRCA

Amendment 19Absentee and mail voting; Military service policyAllow soldiers to vote while out of the state on duty.

Approveda

71,979 (89%)

8,686 (11%)

CCRCA

Amendment 2Immigration policy; Constitutional rightsAllow regulation by law of property rights of immigrants.

Approveda

65,921 (81%)

15,223 (19%)

CCRCA

Amendment 20Public education fundingProvide for the distribution of the temporary school fund.

Approveda

66,040 (85%)

11,861 (15%)

CCRCA

Amendment 21Public education governance; Land use and development policyProhibit the sale of school lands except at public auction.

Approveda

66,543 (82%)

14,403 (18%)

CCRCA

Amendment 22Election administration and governance; Higher education governanceProvide for the election of University Regents by districts.

Approveda

54,862 (72%)

21,208 (28%)

CCRCA

Amendment 23Revenue allocationProhibit state aid to sectarian institutions.

Approveda

60,995 (80%)

15,365 (20%)

CCRCA

Amendment 24Juvenile criminal justiceIncrease the age for admission to reform schools from 16 to 18.

Approveda

66,913 (84%)

13,199 (16%)

CCRCA

Amendment 25Higher education governance; Administrative organizationAdd a Board of Education for Normal Schools.

Approveda

59,024 (78%)

17,084 (22%)

CCRCA

Amendment 26Property taxes; Tax and revenue administrationProvide uniform and proportional taxes on tangible property and franchises, allowing classification of other property and taxes other than property taxes.

Approveda

59,105 (79%)

15,561 (21%)

CCRCA

Amendment 27Property tax exemptionsProvide tax exemptions, including $200 of household goods to each family.

Approveda

68,903 (85%)

12,591 (15%)

CCRCA

Amendment 28Property taxes; Local government finance and taxesSet the county tax limit at 50 cents per one hundred dollars of actual valuation.

Approveda

63,463 (81%)

14,692 (19%)

CCRCA

Amendment 29Local government officials and elections; Local government organizationRequire a majority vote to approve changes in county boundaries.

Approveda

55,539 (76%)

17,365 (24%)

CCRCA

Amendment 3English language policy; Public education governanceDesignate English as the official language of Nebraska

Approveda

69,626 (84%)

13,624 (16%)

CCRCA

Amendment 30Utility policyRequire public utility corporations to report to the Railway Commission.

Approveda

61,776 (83%)

12,987 (17%)

CCRCA

Amendment 31Utility policyProhibit the consolidation of competing public utility corporations without the permission of the Railway Commission.

Approveda

66,543 (82%)

14,403 (18%)

CCRCA

Amendment 32Utility policy; Business regulationsThe measure regulated the stocks and dividends of public utility corporations.

Approveda

62,082 (85%)

11,028 (15%)

CCRCA

Amendment 33Local government organizationAllow metropolitan cities to adopt their present charter as a home rule charter.

Approveda

58,582 (81%)

13,456 (19%)

CCRCA

Amendment 34Business regulationsProvide for co-operative features in specific associations, limitations on shares and voting, foreign corporations regulations, and that stocks and bonds be issued only for their actual value.

Approveda

64,443 (87%)

9,701 (13%)

CCRCA

Amendment 35Constitutional rights; Water storageDefine priority rights in water.

Approveda

64,353 (87%)

9,444 (13%)

CCRCA

Amendment 36Constitutional rights; Water storageProvide for public rights in the use of water power.

Approveda

69,861 (90%)

7,377 (10%)

CCRCA

Amendment 37Child labor regulations; Gender-based labor regulations; Sex and gender issuesPermit regulation of minimum wage and employment conditions for women and children.

Approveda

57,504 (73%)

21,473 (27%)

CCRCA

Amendment 38Labor disputes and strikes; Administrative organizationCreate an Industrial Commission to administer laws related to labor disputes and profiteering.

Approveda

68,013 (87%)

10,318 (13%)

CCRCA

Amendment 39Ballot measure supermajority requirements; Ballot measure process; Initiative and referendum processChange the vote requirement for amendments to a simple majority with 35% participation.

Approveda

60,244 (80%)

14,655 (20%)

CCRCA

Amendment 4Initiative and referendum processReduce the percentage of signatures required for initiatives and referendums.

Approveda

56,046 (74%)

19,834 (26%)

CCRCA

Amendment 40Salaries of government officialsFix increased salaries of state officers, including judges, for at least eight years.

Approveda

61,393 (80%)

15,510 (20%)

CCRCA

Amendment 41Constitutional wording changesEliminate obsolete provisions and provide a continuing schedule in Article XVI by substituting new sections.

Approveda

54,694 (79%)

14,262 (21%)

CCRCA

Amendment 5State legislative elections; Redistricting policyRequire counties with two or more representatives or senators into districts, each electing its own member.

Approveda

59,494 (75%)

20,082 (25%)

CCRCA

Amendment 6State legislative structureIncrease the number of state senators up to 50.

Approveda

41,083 (51%)

38,738 (49%)

CCRCA

Amendment 7Salaries of government officialsIncrease legislative salaries from $600 to $800.

Approveda

56,333 (74%)

19,573 (26%)

CCRCA

Amendment 8State legislative processes and sessionsRequire a majority vote by roll call on all legislation, including amendments.

Approveda

52,473 (75%)

17,414 (25%)

CCRCA

Amendment 9State executive elections; State legislative processes and sessionsProhibit the appointment of members of the legislature to state offices.

Approveda

63,575 (81%)

14,503 (19%)

1918

See also: Nebraska 1918 ballot measures

November 5

TypeTitleSubjectDescriptionResultYes VotesNo Votes

LRCA

Amendment 1Citizenship voting requirementsRequire U.S. citizenship for at least 30 days before an election to vote

Approveda

123,292 (70%)

51,600 (30%)

CICA

Amendment 2State constitutional conventionsCall a constitutional convention to amend Nebraska's constitution, with any proposed amendments to be submitted separately if demanded by 25% of the convention's elected delegates.

Approveda

121,830 (96%)

4,491 (4%)

1916

See also: Nebraska 1916 ballot measures

November 7

TypeTitleSubjectDescriptionResultYes VotesNo Votes

CICA

Amendment 1Alcohol lawsProhibit the manufacture, sale, or keeping of intoxicating liquors in Nebraska, except for specified purposes.

Approveda

146,574 (56%)

117,132 (44%)

CICA

Amendment 2Food policy; Administrative organizationCreate the position of Food, Drug, Dairy, and Oil Commissioner, transferring authority from the governor to the appointed commissioner to oversee relevant laws and commissions.
Defeatedd

91,215 (46%)

105,993 (54%)

1914

See also: Nebraska 1914 ballot measures

November 3

TypeTitleSubjectDescriptionResultYes VotesNo Votes

LRCA

Amendment 1Tax and revenue administrationEstablish uniform and progressive taxation in the state.
Defeatedd

88,068 (52%)

82,136 (48%)

LRCA

Amendment 2Jury rules; Criminal trials; Civil trialsAllow five-sixths of the jury to render a verdict in civil cases and criminal cases less than felonies.
Defeatedd

102,891 (62%)

63,596 (38%)

LRCA

Amendment 3Executive official term limits; Salaries of government officialsSet the term of office and salary for the governor and other executive officers.
Defeatedd

89,385 (54%)

76,013 (46%)

CICA

Amendment 4Sex and gender issues; Women's suffrageProvide women with the right to vote.
Defeatedd

90,738 (47%)

100,842 (53%)

CISS

Initiative 1Higher education governanceConsolidating college state campus on the state farm campus
Defeatedd

66,883 (31%)

148,110 (69%)

VR

Referendum 1Workers' compensation lawsEstablish an elective compensation schedule for employees' injuries and determining employer liability.

Approveda

92,513 (52%)

85,777 (48%)

VR

Referendum 2State National Guard and militia; Defense-related fundingProvide $20,000 to establish and construct an armory building at Nebraska City for the state militia, using land from old Fort Kearney.
Defeatedd

40,520 (23%)

133,457 (77%)

1912

See also: Nebraska 1912 ballot measures

November 5

TypeTitleSubjectDescriptionResultYes VotesNo Votes

LRCA

Amendment 1Initiative and referendum processAuthorizes the use of the initiative and referendum process

Approveda

189,200 (93%)

15,315 (7%)

LRCA

Amendment 2State legislative term limits; Salaries of government officialsSet the term of office and salary for members of the legislature in the constitution.

Approveda

173,225 (87%)

26,355 (13%)

LRCA

Amendment 3State executive branch structureCreate a Board of Commissioners for State Institutions.

Approveda

174,939 (87%)

25,439 (13%)

LRCA

Amendment 4Election administration and governanceProvide that a general election be held every two years.

Approveda

174,151 (87%)

25,048 (13%)

LRCA

Amendment 5Local government organizationAllow cities with more than 5,000 inhabitants to establish their own city charter.

Approveda

164,579 (84%)

32,041 (16%)

1910

See also: Nebraska 1910 ballot measures

November 8

TypeTitleSubjectDescriptionResultYes VotesNo Votes

LRCA

Amendment 1Voting age policy; Residency voting requirementsAuthorize only male citizens over the age of 21 who have been residents of Nebraska for the six months prior to the election to vote
Defeatedd

100,450 (57%)

74,878 (43%)

1908

See also: Nebraska 1908 ballot measures

November 3

TypeTitleSubjectDescriptionResultYes VotesNo Votes

LRCA

Amendment 1State judiciary structure; State judicial selection; Salaries of government officialsAmends the constitution to provide for the election of a seven-member state Supreme Court with six year terms and set the salaries for the justices and district court judges

Approveda

214,218 (93%)

16,271 (7%)

LRCA

Amendment 2Public education funding; Higher education fundingProvide for the investment of the state's permanent school fund

Approveda

213,000 (94%)

14,395 (6%)

1906

See also: Nebraska 1906 ballot measures

November 6

TypeTitleSubjectDescriptionResultYes VotesNo Votes

LRCA

Amendment 1Administrative powers and rulemaking; Administrative organization; RailwaysCreate the Board of Railway Commissioners and provide for the duties and six year terms

Approveda

147,472 (94%)

8,896 (6%)

1904

See also: Nebraska 1904 ballot measures

November 8

TypeTitleSubjectDescriptionResultYes VotesNo Votes

LRCA

Constitutional Convention QuestionState constitutional conventions; Constitutional wording changesAuthorize the calling of a constitutional convention to revise the state constitution
Defeatedd

32,820 (58%)

23,497 (42%)

1896

See also: Nebraska 1896 ballot measures

November 3

TypeTitleSubjectDescriptionResultYes VotesNo Votes

LRCA

Amendment 1State judicial selection; State judiciary structureIncrease the state Supreme Court to five justices with terms of at least five years as provided for by law
Defeatedd

84,579 (69%)

37,896 (31%)

LRCA

Amendment 10Local government organizationRequire the merging of county and metropolitan governments to be approved by voters
Defeatedd

56,960 (54%)

47,634 (46%)

LRCA

Amendment 11Election administration and governanceProvide for lawful methods of voting
Defeatedd

62,303 (58%)

44,370 (42%)

LRCA

Amendment 12Local government finance and taxes; Election administration and governanceRequire local jurisdictions to get voter approval before donating to internal improvements and manufacturers
Defeatedd

60,479 (57%)

45,669 (43%)

LRCA

Amendment 2Salaries of government officialsProvide that compensation of Supreme Court and district judges be established by the legislature, no more than once every four years
Defeatedd

61,119 (56%)

48,533 (44%)

LRCA

Amendment 3Salaries of government officialsProvide that compensation of state executive officers be established by the legislature, no more than once every four years
Defeatedd

59,496 (56%)

47,611 (44%)

LRCA

Amendment 4State judicial authority; State judiciary structureVest judicial power in the Supreme Court, district, county and other inferior courts as created by law
Defeatedd

60,094 (57%)

45,377 (43%)

LRCA

Amendment 5State legislative authority; State judiciary structure; State judicial authorityAllow the legislature to increase the number of judges on state courts once every four years
Defeatedd

59,343 (56%)

46,576 (44%)

LRCA

Amendment 6Jury rules; State legislative authorityRequire a five-sixths vote of a jury to convict in civil cases and authorize the legislature to provide trials by juries of less than 12 men in inferior courts
Defeatedd

73,573 (65%)

39,006 (35%)

LRCA

Amendment 7State executive branch structureProvide for the offices in the executive department and their terms
Defeatedd

67,045 (62%)

40,597 (38%)

LRCA

Amendment 8State executive branch structureRequire a three-fourths vote by the state legislature to create any additional executive state offices
Defeatedd

60,246 (58%)

44,063 (42%)

LRCA

Amendment 9Restricted-use funds; Public education fundingAuthorize the investment of permanent educational funds
Defeatedd

78,447 (68%)

36,619 (32%)

1892

See also: Nebraska 1892 ballot measures

November 8

TypeTitleSubjectDescriptionResultYes VotesNo Votes

LRCA

Amendment 1Administrative organization; State executive branch structureEstablish state executive offices
Defeatedd

80,032 (85%)

14,185 (15%)

LRCA

Amendment 2Public education fundingAuthorize the investment of education funds
Defeatedd

84,426 (88%)

11,258 (12%)

1890

See also: Nebraska 1890 ballot measures

November 4

TypeTitleSubjectDescriptionResultYes VotesNo Votes

LRCA

Amendment 1Alcohol lawsProhibit the trafficking of liquor
Defeatedd

82,292 (42%)

111,728 (58%)

LRCA

Amendment 2Business regulations; Alcohol lawsProvide for liquor trafficking licenses
Defeatedd

75,462 (45%)

91,084 (55%)

LRCA

Amendment 3State judiciary structureIncrease the number of justices on the Nebraska Supreme Court from three to five for a term of five years
Defeatedd

86,418 (62%)

53,022 (38%)

LRCA

Amendment 4Salaries of government officialsIncrease the salaries of supreme court justices from $2,500 to $3,500 and the salaries of district court justices from $2,500 to $3,000
Defeatedd

69,192 (53%)

61,519 (47%)

1886

See also: Nebraska 1886 ballot measures

November 2

TypeTitleSubjectDescriptionResultYes VotesNo Votes

LRCA

Amendment 1State legislative processes and sessionsProvide that state legislators have terms of two years, salaries of $5 per day while in session, and that legislative sessions last no more than 60 days at one time

Approveda

72,497 (77%)

22,135 (23%)

1884

See also: Nebraska 1884 ballot measures

November 4

TypeTitleSubjectDescriptionResultYes VotesNo Votes

LRCA

Amendment 1State legislative processes and sessionsProvide that state legislators have terms of two years, salaries of $300, and that legislative sessions last no more than 60 days
Defeatedd

51,959 (75%)

17,766 (25%)

LRCA

Amendment 2Administrative organization; State executive branch structureProvide that the state executive branch consist of the governor, lieutenant governor, secretary of state, auditor of public accounts, treasurer, Superintendent of Public Instruction, Attorney General, Commissioner of Public Lands and Buildings, and Board of Railway Commissioners
Defeatedd

22,297 (33%)

44,488 (67%)

1882

See also: Nebraska 1882 ballot measures

November 7

TypeTitleSubjectDescriptionResultYes VotesNo Votes

LRCA

Amendment 1Women's suffrage; Sex and gender issuesProvides for women's suffrage in state constitution
Defeatedd

25,756 (34%)

50,693 (66%)

1875

See also: Nebraska 1875 ballot measures

October 12

TypeTitleSubjectDescriptionResultYes VotesNo Votes

CCRCA

State Constitution Adoption MeasureState constitution ratificationAdopt a new state constitution

Approveda

30,332 (85%)

5,474 (15%)

1874

See also: Nebraska 1874 ballot measures

October 13

TypeTitleSubjectDescriptionResultYes VotesNo Votes

LRCCQ

Constitutional Convention QuestionState constitutional conventionsAuthorize a constitutional convention

Approveda

18,067 (82%)

3,880 (18%)

1871

See also: Nebraska 1871 ballot measures

September 19

TypeTitleSubjectDescriptionResultYes VotesNo Votes

CCRCA

Liability of Stockholders AmendmentBanking policyProhibit the creation of a state bank and make every stockholder individually responsible for its liability to its creditors
Defeatedd

7,286 (46%)

8,580 (54%)

CCRCA

Local Alcohol Inhibition or License MeasureAlcohol lawsAuthorize local jurisdictions to hold elections to inhibit or license the sale of alcoholic beverages
Defeatedd

6,071 (37%)

10,160 (63%)

CCRCA

Prohibit County or Municipal Aid to Corporations AmendmentLocal government finance and taxes; Business regulationsProhibit counties or municipalities from financially aiding corporations
Defeatedd

6,690 (41%)

9,549 (59%)

CCRCA

Require Public Schooling and Provide for Reform Schools AmendmentPublic education governanceRequire compulsory education from age eight to 16 and provide for reform schools
Defeatedd

6,276 (39%)

9,958 (61%)

CCRCA

State Constitution Ratification MeasureState constitution ratificationAdopt new state constitution
Defeatedd

7,986 (48%)

8,627 (52%)

CCRCA

Women's Suffrage AmendmentSex and gender issues; Women's suffrageProvides for women's suffrage in state constitution
Defeatedd

3,502 (22%)

12,668 (78%)

1870

See also: Nebraska 1870 ballot measures

October 11

TypeTitleSubjectDescriptionResultYes VotesNo Votes

LRCCQ

Constitutional Convention QuestionState constitutional conventionsAuthorize a constitutional convention

Approveda

3,968 (80%)

979 (20%)

1866

See also: Nebraska 1866 ballot measures

June 2

TypeTitleSubjectDescriptionResultYes VotesNo Votes

LRCA

State Constitution MeasureState constitution ratificationAdopt a state constitution

Approveda

3,938 (51%)

3,838 (49%)

1860

See also: Nebraska 1860 ballot measures

March 5

TypeTitleSubjectDescriptionResultYes VotesNo Votes

LRCCQ

Establish State Government MeasureStatehood; State constitutional conventionsAuthorize the formation of state government
Defeatedd

2,094 (47%)

2,372 (53%)

See also