LB 659 Legislature · 109th Legislature (2025-2026)

Change provisions relating to vote counting devices under the Election Act

LB 659 amends Nebraska's Election Act to strengthen oversight of electronic vote counting devices. It requires election officials to conduct three independent accuracy tests before counting begins, involving the official, a cross-party voter, and the device operator. The bill also establishes rules for political party watchers at testing sites and mandates that officials certify testing completion to the Secretary of State for public posting. Additionally, it adds detailed requirements for securing ballots during transport, handling damaged ballots, and submitting election-day procedures to the Secretary of State.
Bill status died 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2025
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Introduced Jan 22, 2025 Last action Apr 17, 2026
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Apr 17, 2026
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Indefinitely postponed
legislature
Jun 6, 2025
Introduced
Provisions/portions of LB659 amended into LB521 by AM1152
legislature
Jan 24, 2025
Committee
Referred to Government, Military and Veterans Affairs Committee
legislature
Jan 22, 2025
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