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.

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.

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.

4. Permitless Firearm Carry

Authorizes the concealed carry of firearms without a permit.

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.

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.

How did they vote?

Legend: Constitutional Unconstitutional Did not vote

Name	Party	Score
Raymond M. Aguilar	R	33%
Joni Albrecht	R	80%
John Arch	R	40%
Christy Armendariz	R	40%
Beau Ballard	R	60%
Carol Blood	D	0%
Carolyn Bosn	R	80%
Eliot Bostar	D	0%
Bruce Bostelman	R	50%
Tom Brandt	R	33%
Tom Brewer	R	33%
Tom Briese	R	60%
John Cavanaugh	D	0%
Machaela Cavanaugh	D	0%
Robert Clements	R	50%
Danielle Conrad	D	0%
Jen Day	D	0%
Wendy DeBoer	D	0%
Barry DeKay	R	33%
Myron Dorn	R	33%
Robert Dover	R	40%
George C. Dungan	D	0%
Steve Erdman	R	60%
John A. Fredrickson	D	0%
Suzanne Geist	R	N/A
Steve Halloran	R	50%
Ben Hansen	R	50%
Brian Hardin	R	50%
Rick Holdcroft	R	33%
Jana Hughes	R	33%
Megan Hunt	I	0%
Teresa J. Ibach	R	33%
Michael Jacobson	R	50%
Kathleen Kauth	R	50%
Lou Ann Linehan	R	40%
Loren Lippincott	R	50%
John S. Lowe	R	60%
Mike McDonnell	D	40%
Terrell McKinney	D	0%
Mike Moser	R	50%
Dave Murman	R	50%
Jane Michele Raybould	D	0%
Merv Riepe	R	40%
Rita Sanders	R	50%
Julie Slama	R	67%
Tony Vargas	D	0%
R. Brad Von Gillern	R	33%
Lynne M. Walz	D	0%
Justin Wayne	D	0%
Anna Wishart	D	0%

Average Freedom Score by Party

Party	Score
Democrat	2.5%
Independent	0%
Republican	47.3%