Today, Appleseed gathered with advocates from across the state to turn in more than 186,000 signatures representing every county in Nebraska in support of the Respect Nebraska Voters ballot initiative!
Thanks to the hard work of advocates and volunteers across our state, we’re confident that we’ve submitted more than enough signatures to qualify for the ballot this November so that Nebraskans can vote to ensure that our state lawmakers respect the will of the people once voters have spoken at the ballot box.
If a majority of Nebraska voters approve, the Respect Nebraska Voters ballot initiative will change the number of members of the Nebraska Legislature required to undo or change laws voters have passed from two-thirds of the Legislature to a four-fifths supermajority. It also protects our freedom to vote on important issues facing our communities by strengthening protections for the ballot initiative process itself, preventing politicians from passing laws that restrict the people’s ability to bring initiatives. (Check out the campaign FAQs.)
We can’t thank you enough for the ways you’ve shown up to support this initiative. You’ve joined us for events, connected with your communities, and collected signatures from your family and friends.
Thank you for being part of this effort to protect our freedom to vote on important issues facing Nebraskans!