NE LB388

Maximum consecutive service on judicial nominating commissions reduced from 12 years to 8 years, with members serving more than 6 years (previously 10) ineligible for reelection or reappointment

Lawyer member nominations must now be submitted electronically via the Supreme Court's attorney licensure portal by October 1 of even-numbered years, replacing the previous written nomination process

Ballot delivery deadline extended from 14 days to 30 days after mailing or electronic delivery, and electronic voting is now explicitly authorized

Lawyer member or alternate lawyer member seeking nomination for a judgeship must resign from the commission before publication of the public hearing notice

Residency requirement changes now trigger automatic removal from a commission, whereas previously only removal from Nebraska or party registration change caused automatic termination