NebraskaProposed amendment would let Nebraska voters recall state officials
If voters approve it, a proposed Nebraska constitutional amendment would allow voters to recall the governor, other named state officials, and lawmakers through a process set by law.
What it does
If voters approve the proposed constitutional amendment, they could recall Nebraska's governor and other named state officials through a process set by law. Recall would add to other removal methods allowed by the constitution.
Argument forVoters could gain another way to remove named state officials they believe are not serving them, alongside other removal methods in the constitution.
Argument againstOfficials could face pressure to change decisions to avoid recall, while the proposal leaves the recall process to rules set by law.
More detail
The proposed amendment would allow voters to recall certain state officials through a process set by law. It covers Nebraska's Governor, Lieutenant Governor, Secretary of State, State Treasurer, Attorney General, Auditor of Public Accounts, and members of the Legislature. Voters would first have to approve the constitutional amendment. As introduced, the amendment would be submitted to voters at the November 2026 general election.
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Where it stands
- Introduced
- Postponed indefinitely
Looking ahead
No hearings or votes scheduled.
History
- 2026
- Apr 17Indefinitely postponedPostponed indefinitely
- Feb 3Notice of hearing for February 11, 2026
- Jan 22DeKay name added
- Jan 21Referred to Government, Military and Veterans Affairs CommitteeMinor
- Jan 16Date of introductionIntroduced
Government & EthicsCivil Rights & Voting