Change requirements relating to proposals for constitutional amendments submitted by the Legislature

This Nebraska bill would update the rules for how explanations are printed on ballots when the Legislature proposes a constitutional amendment to voters. It requires the Legislative Council to prepare a neutral, clear statement describing the effects of voting for or against the proposal, which must be placed directly before the ballot title. The bill sets specific deadlines for submitting these statements, requiring them four months before a general election for regular sessions or sixty days for special sessions, though these timelines do not apply to special elections. Additionally, the statement must be printed in italics and written in a way that avoids arguments or creating bias toward either side of the issue.