Nebraska 2022 ballot measures

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Three statewide ballot measures were certified for the 2022 ballot in the state of Nebraska. All three were approved.

HIGHLIGHTS
  • Voters approved two ballot initiatives raising the state's minimum wage to $15 and requiring photo ID to vote.
  • The Nebraska State Legislature voted to refer a constitutional amendment authorizing local governments to develop commercial air travel at local airports.
  • Between 1996 and 2020, Nebraska voters approved 56.96% (45 of 79) and rejected 43.04% (34 of 79) of the ballot measures appearing on statewide ballots.
  • On the ballot[edit]

    Type Title Description Result Yes Votes No Votes

    LRCA

    Amendment 1 Authorize local governments to spend revenue to develop commercial air travel service at local airports

    Approveda

    481,702 (79%)

    129,699 (21%)

    CICA

    Initiative 432 Require photo identification in order to vote

    Approveda

    432,028 (65%)

    228,031 (35%)

    CISS

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

    Approveda

    386,756 (59%)

    272,603 (41%)


    Getting measures on the ballot[edit]

    Citizens[edit]

    In Nebraska, citizens have the power to initiate constitutional amendments, state statutes, and veto referendums. Voters approved a constitutional amendment for initiative and referendum powers in 1912.

    In Nebraska, the number of required signatures was tied to the number of registered voters in the state as of the deadline for filing signatures. Therefore, petitioners cannot know the number of signatures required until signatures are submitted for verification.[1] The following are the requirements for the types of citizen-initiated measures in Nebraska:

    The deadline for submitting signatures to get an initiative or referendum on the ballot for a particular general election is four months before that election. The deadline for the November 2022 ballot was July 7, 2022. The signature submission deadline for veto referendums was 90 days after the final adjournment of the state legislative session at which the targeted bill was passed.

    Legislature[edit]

    The Nebraska State Legislature can refer statewide ballot measures, in the form of constitutional amendments, to the ballot. Nebraska requires a 60 percent vote in the state Senate during one legislative session to refer a constitutional amendment to a general election ballot. That amounts to a minimum of 30 votes in the Nebraska State Senate, assuming no vacancies. Amendments do not require the governor's signature to be referred to the ballot. The state Senate can call a special election for a constitutional amendment if 80 percent of legislators support the amendment.

    Referral of 2022 constitutional amendment[edit]

    The following table illustrates the vote requirements for the constitutional amendment certified for the ballot, the votes the amendment received, and how Democrats and Republicans voted on the amendment in each legislative chamber:

    No measures to list

    Historical facts[edit]

    See also: List of Nebraska ballot measures and History of Initiative & Referendum in Nebraska

    In Nebraska, a total of 103 ballot measures appeared on statewide ballots between 1985 and 2020. Sixty-two ballot measures were approved, and 41 ballot measures were defeated.

    Nebraska statewide ballot measures, 1985-2020
    Total number Annual average Annual minimum Annual maximum Approved Defeated
    # % # %
    103
    3.04
    0
    19
    62
    60.19
    41
    39.81

    Ballot initiative certification rates[edit]

    See also: Ballot initiatives filed for the 2022 ballot

    The following table shows the rate of certification for ballot initiatives in Nebraska between 2010 and 2020:

    Nebraska statewide ballot initiatives filed and certified, 2010-2020
    Year Ballot initiatives filed Certified
    # %
    2020
    8
    4
    50.0
    2018
    7
    1
    14.3
    2016
    6
    1
    16.7
    2014
    7
    1
    14.3
    2012
    10
    0
    0.0
    2010
    3
    0
    0.0
    Averages
    6.8
    1.2
    15.9

    Local ballot measures[edit]

    See also: Nebraska 2022 local ballot measures

    Click here to read more about local ballot measures in Nebraska.

    Not on the ballot[edit]

    Type Title Subject Description Result
    LRCA Service Program Reimbursements Amendment State and local government budgets, spending and finance Require the state legislature to reimburse political subdivisions for responsibilities imposed or increased levels of service required after the year 2022
    Proposed ballot measures that were not on a ballot
    CICA Medical Marijuana Initiative Marijuana Legalize the use of marijuana for medical purposes
    Proposed ballot measures that were not on a ballot
    CICA Marijuana Legalization Initiative Marijuana Legalize the use of marijuana for recreational purposes
    Proposed ballot measures that were not on a ballot
    CICA Conceal and Open Carry Firearms in Public Amendment Firearms Authorize concealed or open carry firearms on non-Federal public property
    Proposed ballot measures that were not on a ballot
    CICA Prohibit Forced or Coerced Medical Treatment Amendment Healthcare Prohibit any individual, employer, institution, school, private or public organization, or a governmental authority from coercing a minor contrary to parental approval or coercing an adult to receive medical treatment, including a vaccine
    Proposed ballot measures that were not on a ballot
    CICA Replace Department of Education with Office of Education Amendment Education Replace the Department of Education with the Office of Education accountable to the governor and the state legisalture
    Proposed ballot measures that were not on a ballot
    CICA Governor Override Amendment State executive official measures Authorize the Nebraska Governor to override rules, laws, and regulations issued by any political subdivision in Nebraska
    Proposed ballot measures that were not on a ballot
    CICA Election Review Judicial Panel Amendment Elections and campaigns Establish an election review panel made up of three judges that reviews election proceedings before results can be certified
    Proposed ballot measures that were not on a ballot
    CISS Remove Motorcycle Helmet Requirement Initiative Transportation Remove the helmet requirement for motorcycles, autocycles, and mopeds and require the use of eye protection
    Proposed ballot measures that were not on a ballot
    CICA Immunity from Prosecution for the Use of Justifiable Force Amendment Civil and criminal trials Grant immunity from criminal prosecution and civil liability to a person who uses or threatens to use justifiable force
    Proposed ballot measures that were not on a ballot
    CICA Permitless Carry of a Firearm Initiative Firearms Authorize individuals 17 years of age or older who have not been convicted of a felony to carry both open and concealed firearms and bladed weapons without a permit or registration
    Proposed ballot measures that were not on a ballot
    CICA "Stand Your Ground" Rights Initiative Firearms Establish that no individual has a duty to retreat but may use any force reasonably necessary including deadly force to protect life or property
    Proposed ballot measures that were not on a ballot
    CICA Reserve and Active Militias Initiative War and peace Divide the state militia into reserve and active militias
    Proposed ballot measures that were not on a ballot
    CISS Medical Marijuana Program Initiative Marijuana Legalizes the use of marijuana for medical purposes
    Proposed ballot measures that were not on a ballot
    CISS Medical Marijuana Regulation Initiative Marijuana Regulates the use of marijuana for medical purposes
    Proposed ballot measures that were not on a ballot


    State profile[edit]

    Demographic data for Nebraska
     NebraskaU.S.
    Total population:1,893,765316,515,021
    Land area (sq mi):76,8243,531,905
    Race and ethnicity**
    White:88.1%73.6%
    Black/African American:4.7%12.6%
    Asian:2%5.1%
    Native American:0.9%0.8%
    Pacific Islander:0.1%0.2%
    Two or more:2.2%3%
    Hispanic/Latino:10%17.1%
    Education
    High school graduation rate:90.7%86.7%
    College graduation rate:29.3%29.8%
    Income
    Median household income:$52,997$53,889
    Persons below poverty level:14.6%11.3%
    Source: U.S. Census Bureau, "American Community Survey" (5-year estimates 2010-2015)
    Click here for more information on the 2020 census and here for more on its impact on the redistricting process in Nebraska.
    **Note: Percentages for race and ethnicity may add up to more than 100 percent because respondents may report more than one race and the Hispanic/Latino ethnicity may be selected in conjunction with any race. Read more about race and ethnicity in the census here.

    Presidential voting pattern[edit]

    See also: Presidential voting trends in Nebraska

    Nebraska voted Republican in all seven presidential elections between 2000 and 2024.

    Pivot Counties (2016)

    Ballotpedia identified 206 counties that voted for Donald Trump (R) in 2016 after voting for Barack Obama (D) in 2008 and 2012. Collectively, Trump won these Pivot Counties by more than 580,000 votes. Of these 206 counties, one is located in Nebraska, accounting for 0.5 percent of the total pivot counties.[2]

    Pivot Counties (2020)

    In 2020, Ballotpedia re-examined the 206 Pivot Counties to view their voting patterns following that year's presidential election. Ballotpedia defined those won by Trump won as Retained Pivot Counties and those won by Joe Biden (D) as Boomerang Pivot Counties. Nationwide, there were 181 Retained Pivot Counties and 25 Boomerang Pivot Counties. Nebraska had one Retained Pivot County, 0.55 percent of all Retained Pivot Counties.

    More Nebraska coverage on Ballotpedia


    See also[edit]

    Nebraska

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