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Nebraska Supreme Court Says Voters with Past Felonies MUST Be Allowed to Vote!
AS OF TODAY, Wednesday, October16th, 2024, the Nebraska Supreme Court says voters with past felonies MUST be allowed to vote!
Aaron Pettes: First of All with Victor Blackwell on CNN
LB20, passed in April, was not new and not radical. It represented 8 years of advocacy and resilience to change the hearts and minds of legislators across Nebraska. We know Nebraskans believe in second chances. We stand with those affected and will keep advocating and working to make change.
Voting Rights Restoration Coalition launches ‘Get My Vote Back’ education campaig
Nebraska’s Voting Rights Restoration Coalition on Friday announced a public education campaign on Nebraska’s new voting rights law. Stemming from the Nebraska Legislature’s passage of LB20, state residents who have completed a felony sentence can now register to vote immediately after completion, rather than wait an extra two years.
LB20 Clears Hurdles to Become Law
“Off paper” after your felony sentence? Learn how and when you can register to vote!
Nebraska LB50 Becomes Law
As we find the end of summer drawing near, this means the interim session is upon us and the next legislative session is quickly approaching; just like the change in the seasons. With the change of the legislative sessions, we'll start to look for the implementation of the laws passed at the end of the 108th Legislative 1st session.
What Will LB 50 Change?
Everyone is eager to learn more about the changes LB50 will have for our Builders and people we all know and care about.
Nebraska LB50 Becomes a Law
The Nebraska Unicameral ended two days early yesterday, but not before LB50 passed its final round of debate with a vote of 34-15!
Nebraska governor signs proclamation for Fatherhood
The Fatherhood Initiative is a statewide program of Lutheran Family Services (LFS), in partnership with Legal Aid of Nebraska, RISE, and in collaboration with Sarpy County.
Criminal Justice Reform Bill On Its Way to Final Round
LB50 was debated on select file for four hours on Wednesday and survived a cloture vote, where at least 33 senators had to decide if the bill received a full and fair debate. It was then advanced to the final round of debate with a vote of 30-7.
LB50 Advanced to Select File
The Judiciary Committee’s omnibus bill, LB50, advanced to select file last night with a vote of 28-8. Even through some contentious moments, senators continued to work towards agreements on the latest amendment that they hope to have finalized in the next round of debate.
Contact Your Senator: Criminal Justice Reform in Nebraska Being Debated Today
With only 8 days left in the 108th Legislature, 1st session, criminal justice reform is now on the agenda for debate today. Contact your senators now and ask them to vote for the data-driven policies in LB50 with AM1436 to reduce the state’s prison growth, while promoting public safety and reducing recidivism.
RISE Policy & Advocacy Updates
The past two weeks at the legislature have been a whirlwind and it’s set to continue. With 812 legislative bills and 31 legislative resolutions/constitutional amendments introduced, the unicameral has its work cutout.
About The Nebraska Voting Rights Restoration Coalition
The Voting Rights Restoration Coalition is composed of over 30 statewide and local organizations. Our mission is to remove barriers to civic participation for those impacted by the criminal justice system. We want everyone to be able to access their right to vote, serve on a jury, and run for office.
Voting Rights in Jail
Knowing your voting rights while currently detained in jail can be confusing. But know this: if you or your loved one is currently detained in a Nebraska jail, you may still be eligible to vote!
"unComfortable Conversations" Podcast
RISE founder and CEO, Jeremy Bouman, was invited to the unComfotable Conversations about Culture & Christianity podcast created by Christ Community Church.
3rd Annual Nebraska Day of Empathy
On Tuesday, March 29th, 2022 we hosted the 3rd Annual Nebraska Day of Empathy! This day was nothing short of spectacular! After two years of hosting exclusively virtual events, we were able to gather a small group and offer virtual for more people to join.
Help to Make Nebraska LB 920 a Reality!
Nebraska needs criminal justice reform now. Our prison system is in an overcrowding crisis and we have the opportunity to do something about it. We need your help to make LB920 a reality!
Breaking Down Nebraska LB 920
Over the last decade, the population of Nebraska prisons increased 21%, differing from the national trend of a decreasing imprisonment rate. Further, there has been a 38% increase in the amount of time people spend in prison, and a decrease in parole grants.