Online voter registration approved

Senators passed a bill March 27 that allows Nebraskans to register to vote online.

Under LB661, introduced by Omaha Sen. Bob Krist, those with a valid driver’s license or state identification card can complete voter registration through a secure website maintained by the secretary of state’s office. The state Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) will provide the applicant’s signature from their records to complete the online voter registration.

LB661 also requires the development of a paperless registration system, which will allow the DMV to electronically transmit completed registrations to the proper county election officials. Further, the bill authorizes the DMV to provide applicants’ Social Security numbers to the secretary of state for voter registration purposes.

Senators passed the bill on a 44-0 vote.