2023 Nebraska Legislative Scorecard
The following scorecard lists several key votes in the Nebraska Legislature in 2023 and ranks state senators based on their fidelity to (U.S.) constitutional and limited-government principles.
This is our second state-level Scorecard; the selected votes may not be reflective of legislators' overall records. Their cumulative scores will change as we add more votes. Please check regularly for updates.
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Legislature Votes
1. Comprehensive "Justice Reinvestment"
Expands "problem solving courts," approves "stream-lined parole contracts," establishes a "parole violation residential housing program," and terminates a legislative oversight committee.
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Constitutional Vote: No
2. Omnibus Education Bill
Allocates lottery funds to education programs; requires public high school students to submit a Free Application for Federal Student Aid before graduation; and prohibits public colleges and universities from considering an applicant's criminal history, among other provisions.
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Constitutional Vote: No
3. Secure Voter ID Requirements
Would amend LB514, which specifies voter identification requirements, to implement additional measures verifying U.S. citizenship and allow fewer exceptions regarding mail-in ballots and early voting.
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Constitutional Vote: Yes
4. Permitless Firearm Carry
Authorizes the concealed carry of firearms without a permit.
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Constitutional Vote: Yes
5. Nebraska Heartbeat Act
Would provide that a physician may not perform or induce an abortion if a fetal heartbeat is detected, except in cases of sexual assault, incest, or medical emergency.
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Constitutional Vote: Yes
6. National Guard “Command Climate Survey”
Would direct the Adjutant General of Nebraska to conduct a "command climate survey" of the Nebraska Army National Guard, performed by "an external team" and "pursuant to applicable United States Department of the Army" regulations.
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Constitutional Vote: No
How did they vote?
33% Report Score
Republican · Dist. SD-035
1. Comprehensive "Justice Reinvestment"
2. Omnibus Education Bill
3. Secure Voter ID Requirements
4. Permitless Firearm Carry
5. Nebraska Heartbeat Act
6. National Guard “Command Climate Survey”
80% Report Score
Republican · Dist. SD-017
1. Comprehensive "Justice Reinvestment"
2. Omnibus Education Bill
3. Secure Voter ID Requirements
4. Permitless Firearm Carry
5. Nebraska Heartbeat Act
6. National Guard “Command Climate Survey”
40% Report Score
Republican · Dist. SD-014
1. Comprehensive "Justice Reinvestment"
2. Omnibus Education Bill
3. Secure Voter ID Requirements
4. Permitless Firearm Carry
5. Nebraska Heartbeat Act
6. National Guard “Command Climate Survey”
40% Report Score
Republican · Dist. SD-018
1. Comprehensive "Justice Reinvestment"
2. Omnibus Education Bill
3. Secure Voter ID Requirements
4. Permitless Firearm Carry
5. Nebraska Heartbeat Act
6. National Guard “Command Climate Survey”
60% Report Score
Republican · Dist. SD-021
1. Comprehensive "Justice Reinvestment"
2. Omnibus Education Bill
3. Secure Voter ID Requirements
4. Permitless Firearm Carry
5. Nebraska Heartbeat Act
6. National Guard “Command Climate Survey”
0% Report Score
Democrat · Dist. SD-003
1. Comprehensive "Justice Reinvestment"
2. Omnibus Education Bill
3. Secure Voter ID Requirements
4. Permitless Firearm Carry
5. Nebraska Heartbeat Act
6. National Guard “Command Climate Survey”
80% Report Score
Republican · Dist. SD-025
1. Comprehensive "Justice Reinvestment"
2. Omnibus Education Bill
3. Secure Voter ID Requirements
4. Permitless Firearm Carry
5. Nebraska Heartbeat Act
6. National Guard “Command Climate Survey”
0% Report Score
Democrat · Dist. SD-029
1. Comprehensive "Justice Reinvestment"
2. Omnibus Education Bill
3. Secure Voter ID Requirements
4. Permitless Firearm Carry
5. Nebraska Heartbeat Act
6. National Guard “Command Climate Survey”
50% Report Score
Republican · Dist. SD-023
1. Comprehensive "Justice Reinvestment"
2. Omnibus Education Bill
3. Secure Voter ID Requirements
4. Permitless Firearm Carry
5. Nebraska Heartbeat Act
6. National Guard “Command Climate Survey”
33% Report Score
Republican · Dist. SD-032
1. Comprehensive "Justice Reinvestment"
2. Omnibus Education Bill
3. Secure Voter ID Requirements
4. Permitless Firearm Carry
5. Nebraska Heartbeat Act
6. National Guard “Command Climate Survey”
33% Report Score
Republican · Dist. SD-043
1. Comprehensive "Justice Reinvestment"
2. Omnibus Education Bill
3. Secure Voter ID Requirements
4. Permitless Firearm Carry
5. Nebraska Heartbeat Act
6. National Guard “Command Climate Survey”
60% Report Score
Republican
1. Comprehensive "Justice Reinvestment"
2. Omnibus Education Bill
3. Secure Voter ID Requirements
4. Permitless Firearm Carry
5. Nebraska Heartbeat Act
6. National Guard “Command Climate Survey”
0% Report Score
Democrat · Dist. SD-009
1. Comprehensive "Justice Reinvestment"
2. Omnibus Education Bill
3. Secure Voter ID Requirements
4. Permitless Firearm Carry
5. Nebraska Heartbeat Act
6. National Guard “Command Climate Survey”
0% Report Score
Democrat · Dist. SD-006
1. Comprehensive "Justice Reinvestment"
2. Omnibus Education Bill
3. Secure Voter ID Requirements
4. Permitless Firearm Carry
5. Nebraska Heartbeat Act
6. National Guard “Command Climate Survey”
50% Report Score
Republican · Dist. SD-002
1. Comprehensive "Justice Reinvestment"
2. Omnibus Education Bill
3. Secure Voter ID Requirements
4. Permitless Firearm Carry
5. Nebraska Heartbeat Act
6. National Guard “Command Climate Survey”
0% Report Score
Democrat · Dist. SD-046
1. Comprehensive "Justice Reinvestment"
2. Omnibus Education Bill
3. Secure Voter ID Requirements
4. Permitless Firearm Carry
5. Nebraska Heartbeat Act
6. National Guard “Command Climate Survey”
0% Report Score
Democrat · Dist. SD-049
1. Comprehensive "Justice Reinvestment"
2. Omnibus Education Bill
3. Secure Voter ID Requirements
4. Permitless Firearm Carry
5. Nebraska Heartbeat Act
6. National Guard “Command Climate Survey”
0% Report Score
Democrat · Dist. SD-010
1. Comprehensive "Justice Reinvestment"
2. Omnibus Education Bill
3. Secure Voter ID Requirements
4. Permitless Firearm Carry
5. Nebraska Heartbeat Act
6. National Guard “Command Climate Survey”
33% Report Score
Republican · Dist. SD-040
1. Comprehensive "Justice Reinvestment"
2. Omnibus Education Bill
3. Secure Voter ID Requirements
4. Permitless Firearm Carry
5. Nebraska Heartbeat Act
6. National Guard “Command Climate Survey”
33% Report Score
Republican · Dist. SD-030
1. Comprehensive "Justice Reinvestment"
2. Omnibus Education Bill
3. Secure Voter ID Requirements
4. Permitless Firearm Carry
5. Nebraska Heartbeat Act
6. National Guard “Command Climate Survey”
40% Report Score
Republican · Dist. SD-019
1. Comprehensive "Justice Reinvestment"
2. Omnibus Education Bill
3. Secure Voter ID Requirements
4. Permitless Firearm Carry
5. Nebraska Heartbeat Act
6. National Guard “Command Climate Survey”
0% Report Score
Democrat · Dist. SD-026
1. Comprehensive "Justice Reinvestment"
2. Omnibus Education Bill
3. Secure Voter ID Requirements
4. Permitless Firearm Carry
5. Nebraska Heartbeat Act
6. National Guard “Command Climate Survey”
60% Report Score
Republican · Dist. SD-047
1. Comprehensive "Justice Reinvestment"
2. Omnibus Education Bill
3. Secure Voter ID Requirements
4. Permitless Firearm Carry
5. Nebraska Heartbeat Act
6. National Guard “Command Climate Survey”
0% Report Score
Democrat · Dist. SD-020
1. Comprehensive "Justice Reinvestment"
2. Omnibus Education Bill
3. Secure Voter ID Requirements
4. Permitless Firearm Carry
5. Nebraska Heartbeat Act
6. National Guard “Command Climate Survey”
N/A Report Score
Republican
1. Comprehensive "Justice Reinvestment"
2. Omnibus Education Bill
3. Secure Voter ID Requirements
4. Permitless Firearm Carry
5. Nebraska Heartbeat Act
6. National Guard “Command Climate Survey”
50% Report Score
Republican · Dist. SD-033
1. Comprehensive "Justice Reinvestment"
2. Omnibus Education Bill
3. Secure Voter ID Requirements
4. Permitless Firearm Carry
5. Nebraska Heartbeat Act
6. National Guard “Command Climate Survey”
50% Report Score
Republican · Dist. SD-016
1. Comprehensive "Justice Reinvestment"
2. Omnibus Education Bill
3. Secure Voter ID Requirements
4. Permitless Firearm Carry
5. Nebraska Heartbeat Act
6. National Guard “Command Climate Survey”
50% Report Score
Republican · Dist. SD-048
1. Comprehensive "Justice Reinvestment"
2. Omnibus Education Bill
3. Secure Voter ID Requirements
4. Permitless Firearm Carry
5. Nebraska Heartbeat Act
6. National Guard “Command Climate Survey”
33% Report Score
Republican · Dist. SD-036
1. Comprehensive "Justice Reinvestment"
2. Omnibus Education Bill
3. Secure Voter ID Requirements
4. Permitless Firearm Carry
5. Nebraska Heartbeat Act
6. National Guard “Command Climate Survey”
33% Report Score
Republican · Dist. SD-024
1. Comprehensive "Justice Reinvestment"
2. Omnibus Education Bill
3. Secure Voter ID Requirements
4. Permitless Firearm Carry
5. Nebraska Heartbeat Act
6. National Guard “Command Climate Survey”
0% Report Score
Independent · Dist. SD-008
1. Comprehensive "Justice Reinvestment"
2. Omnibus Education Bill
3. Secure Voter ID Requirements
4. Permitless Firearm Carry
5. Nebraska Heartbeat Act
6. National Guard “Command Climate Survey”
33% Report Score
Republican · Dist. SD-044
1. Comprehensive "Justice Reinvestment"
2. Omnibus Education Bill
3. Secure Voter ID Requirements
4. Permitless Firearm Carry
5. Nebraska Heartbeat Act
6. National Guard “Command Climate Survey”
50% Report Score
Republican · Dist. SD-042
1. Comprehensive "Justice Reinvestment"
2. Omnibus Education Bill
3. Secure Voter ID Requirements
4. Permitless Firearm Carry
5. Nebraska Heartbeat Act
6. National Guard “Command Climate Survey”
50% Report Score
Republican · Dist. SD-031
1. Comprehensive "Justice Reinvestment"
2. Omnibus Education Bill
3. Secure Voter ID Requirements
4. Permitless Firearm Carry
5. Nebraska Heartbeat Act
6. National Guard “Command Climate Survey”
40% Report Score
Republican · Dist. SD-039
1. Comprehensive "Justice Reinvestment"
2. Omnibus Education Bill
3. Secure Voter ID Requirements
4. Permitless Firearm Carry
5. Nebraska Heartbeat Act
6. National Guard “Command Climate Survey”
50% Report Score
Republican · Dist. SD-034
1. Comprehensive "Justice Reinvestment"
2. Omnibus Education Bill
3. Secure Voter ID Requirements
4. Permitless Firearm Carry
5. Nebraska Heartbeat Act
6. National Guard “Command Climate Survey”
60% Report Score
Republican · Dist. SD-037
1. Comprehensive "Justice Reinvestment"
2. Omnibus Education Bill
3. Secure Voter ID Requirements
4. Permitless Firearm Carry
5. Nebraska Heartbeat Act
6. National Guard “Command Climate Survey”
40% Report Score
Democrat · Dist. SD-005
1. Comprehensive "Justice Reinvestment"
2. Omnibus Education Bill
3. Secure Voter ID Requirements
4. Permitless Firearm Carry
5. Nebraska Heartbeat Act
6. National Guard “Command Climate Survey”
0% Report Score
Democrat · Dist. SD-011
1. Comprehensive "Justice Reinvestment"
2. Omnibus Education Bill
3. Secure Voter ID Requirements
4. Permitless Firearm Carry
5. Nebraska Heartbeat Act
6. National Guard “Command Climate Survey”
50% Report Score
Republican · Dist. SD-022
1. Comprehensive "Justice Reinvestment"
2. Omnibus Education Bill
3. Secure Voter ID Requirements
4. Permitless Firearm Carry
5. Nebraska Heartbeat Act
6. National Guard “Command Climate Survey”
50% Report Score
Republican · Dist. SD-038
1. Comprehensive "Justice Reinvestment"
2. Omnibus Education Bill
3. Secure Voter ID Requirements
4. Permitless Firearm Carry
5. Nebraska Heartbeat Act
6. National Guard “Command Climate Survey”
0% Report Score
Democrat · Dist. SD-028
1. Comprehensive "Justice Reinvestment"
2. Omnibus Education Bill
3. Secure Voter ID Requirements
4. Permitless Firearm Carry
5. Nebraska Heartbeat Act
6. National Guard “Command Climate Survey”
40% Report Score
Republican · Dist. SD-012
1. Comprehensive "Justice Reinvestment"
2. Omnibus Education Bill
3. Secure Voter ID Requirements
4. Permitless Firearm Carry
5. Nebraska Heartbeat Act
6. National Guard “Command Climate Survey”
50% Report Score
Republican · Dist. SD-045
1. Comprehensive "Justice Reinvestment"
2. Omnibus Education Bill
3. Secure Voter ID Requirements
4. Permitless Firearm Carry
5. Nebraska Heartbeat Act
6. National Guard “Command Climate Survey”
67% Report Score
Republican · Dist. SD-001
1. Comprehensive "Justice Reinvestment"
2. Omnibus Education Bill
3. Secure Voter ID Requirements
4. Permitless Firearm Carry
5. Nebraska Heartbeat Act
6. National Guard “Command Climate Survey”
0% Report Score
Democrat · Dist. SD-007
1. Comprehensive "Justice Reinvestment"
2. Omnibus Education Bill
3. Secure Voter ID Requirements
4. Permitless Firearm Carry
5. Nebraska Heartbeat Act
6. National Guard “Command Climate Survey”
33% Report Score
Republican · Dist. SD-004
1. Comprehensive "Justice Reinvestment"
2. Omnibus Education Bill
3. Secure Voter ID Requirements
4. Permitless Firearm Carry
5. Nebraska Heartbeat Act
6. National Guard “Command Climate Survey”
0% Report Score
Democrat · Dist. SD-015
1. Comprehensive "Justice Reinvestment"
2. Omnibus Education Bill
3. Secure Voter ID Requirements
4. Permitless Firearm Carry
5. Nebraska Heartbeat Act
6. National Guard “Command Climate Survey”
0% Report Score
Democrat · Dist. SD-013
1. Comprehensive "Justice Reinvestment"
2. Omnibus Education Bill
3. Secure Voter ID Requirements
4. Permitless Firearm Carry
5. Nebraska Heartbeat Act
6. National Guard “Command Climate Survey”
0% Report Score
Democrat · Dist. SD-027
1. Comprehensive "Justice Reinvestment"
2. Omnibus Education Bill
3. Secure Voter ID Requirements
4. Permitless Firearm Carry
5. Nebraska Heartbeat Act
6. National Guard “Command Climate Survey”
