Advocates for a proposed amendment to the Nebraska Constitution hope to make it harder for legislators to tweak ballot measures approved by voters. Advocates, including ballot co-sponsor Jo Giles at podium, host a launch event in Omaha. Jan. 5, 2026. (Zach Wendling/Nebraska Examiner)
OMAHA — Advocates seeking an amendment to the Nebraska Constitution to “protect” and make it harder to tweak citizen-initiated laws, such as those around payday lending, gambling, minimum wage, paid sick leave and medical cannabis, will start gathering signatures this week for the 2026 ballot.
Proponents see the changes as necessary in light of recent legislative action or inaction on voter-backed laws. But some advocates of recent ballot measures and a few state senators said they worry about unintended consequences…