LINCOLN — A Nebraska legislative committee advanced a proposed constitutional amendment that would tweak language in the state Constitution to explicitly state that only U.S. citizens can vote in Nebraska elections, even though citizenship is already required under current state law. Supporters of the change say the amendment simply clarifies the existing requirement and prevents confusion, while some critics argue it could feed misinformation about voting rights without changing any actual eligibility rules.

The proposal is part of broader debates this session about voting rules and ballot measures, including competing ideas on how voting should work in the state and who should be allowed to participate. Lawmakers and advocacy groups are also considering other election-related constitutional amendments and reforms that could affect Nebraska’s democratic processes in the 2026 election cycle.

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