Bill to expand electronic voting advanced

Lawmakers advanced a bill Feb. 1 that would allow publicly elected bodies to conduct electronic roll call votes.

Currently, only specific political subdivisions can use an electronic roll call vote for any action taken on any question or motion before the body. LB876, introduced by Gretna Sen. John Murante, would expand the electronic voting option to all public bodies.

Murante said the idea for the bill was brought forward by several public subdivisions.

“A number of political subdivisions can utilize these electronic devices, but not all bodies in Nebraska,” he said. “[LB876] provides the same standards for all subdivisions in the state.”

The bill advanced to select file on a 34-0 vote.