Through our collaborative efforts rooted in the vision for a state where communities are valued, supported, and thriving, we’re fighting for change through direct democracy. Nebraskans can together to propose and pass new laws that build a strong state and protect our freedoms.
A ballot initiative is a citizen-initiated effort to change a state law or amend the state constitution and put it forth for a vote by the people.
There are three main types of initiatives, split into initiatives and referendums. Initiatives can be used to propose a new law or to amend the state constitution. A referendum is used to repeal a law recently passed by the Legislature.
Nebraska requires a different number of verified signatures depending on the type of initiative.
For an initiative to propose a new law, signatures are required from 7% of all registered voters in the state. For a constitutional amendment, signatures are required from 10% of all registered voters in the state. For a referendum, signatures are required from 5% of all registered voters in the state.
Statewide, signatures are required from 5% of voters in 38 out of 93 counties for any effort.
Each campaign may face unique deadlines. For active ballot initiative campaigns in the state of Nebraska, signatures must be turned in by July 3rd, 2024.
You can learn more about individual campaign involvement opportunities and where to sign petitions on their respective websites. You can also reach out to our team by emailing brad@nebraskatable.org to learn more about the Nebraska Table’s efforts in the direct democracy space.