Initiative Measure 432 - Voter ID Constitutional Amendment

Summary

A vote "for" this measure supports amending the Nebraska Constitution to require that, before casting a ballot in any election, a qualified voter shall present valid photographic identification in a manner specified by the Legislature.

A vote "against" this measure opposes amending the Nebraska Constitution in this manner.

Arguments

"Nebraska voters deserve to have confidence in our election process because it ensures our entire system of democracy, which protects our freedoms. Nebraska is one of only 16 states where no documentation is required to vote, and it is time to increase election security measures. Requiring an ID is a common sense move which is already required to do everyday activities like purchase alcohol, board a plane, set up a bank account, apply for government benefits like SNAP or Medicaid, pick up a prescription, and rent or buy a house or car. Requiring IDs to cast a vote will ensure election integrity and increase voter confidence in the process." - Nebraska Secretary of State Informational Pamphlet for Initiative Measure Nos. 432 & 433, in support of Initiative Measure 432 (Learn more)

"This constitutional amendment imposes severe restrictions on your right and ability to vote. It is unnecessary; no cases of voter impersonation have ever been found in Nebraska's elections. This amendment does not specify the type of ID required and tasks the Legislature to decide. Nebraska voters already are required to provide verification of their identity when registering to vote. In other voter ID states, seniors, low-income, and highly mobile workers are often prevented from voting. At least 54,500 to 70,000 Nebraskans will be immediately affected, plus thousands who carry IDs with out-of-date information. It is a costly fix for a nonexistent problem: a similar bill in 2018 estimated $2.9 million in first-year taxpayer costs and an annual cost of over $750,000." - Nebraska Secretary of State Informational Pamphlet for Initiative Measure Nos. 432 & 433, in opposition to Initiative Measure 432 (Learn more)

Measure Details