Nebraska § 49-237 - Amendments proposed by the Legislature; special election; expenses; appropriate funds.

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§ 49-237. Amendments proposed by the Legislature; special election; expenses; appropriate funds.

When the Legislature calls a special state election to submit a proposed amendment to the Constitution to the electors on a date other than the statewide primary election as provided in section 32-401, the Legislature shall appropriate to the Secretary of State sufficient funds to pay all expenses of such election. The county clerk or election commissioner in each county shall certify to the Secretary of State all expenses incurred in conducting such election. The Secretary of State shall transmit payment for such expenses to the county clerks or election commissioners who shall then pay the expenses incurred in their counties.

Source: official Nebraska text · Last verified 2026-08-27

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What does Revised Statutes of Nebraska § 49-237 cover?

Section 49-237 ("Amendments proposed by the Legislature; special election; expenses; appropriate funds.") is part of the Revised Statutes of Nebraska, the codified statutory law of Nebraska. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.

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