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flag Nebraska seeks to raise legislative vote threshold to block voter initiatives from 2/3 to 4/5.

flag A Nebraska coalition has filed a constitutional amendment to raise the legislative threshold to overturn voter-approved initiatives from two-thirds to four-fifths of lawmakers, aiming to strengthen direct democracy. flag Filed in November 2025, the "Respect Nebraska Voters" initiative responds to recent legislative efforts to weaken measures like a minimum wage increase, paid sick leave, and medical marijuana access. flag The proposal must gather signatures from at least 10% of registered voters, including 5% from 38 counties, by July 2026 to qualify for the 2026 general election ballot. flag Support comes from groups including the Heartland Workers Center and Nebraska Appleseed Action Fund, with sponsors emphasizing the need to uphold voter will.

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