Fairness for Girls Constitutional Amendment petition signatures validated for November ballot
The measure gathered at least 138,613 valid signatures, and supporters say it would protect sex-separate athletics and girls’ opportunities.
- On Friday, Nebraska Secretary of State Bob Evnen announced the 'Fairness for Girls' constitutional amendment has been certified for the November ballot. Voters will decide whether to constitutionally limit sports participation in public K-12 schools and colleges to teams based on biological sex.
- This proposal aims to constitutionally cement an existing state law introduced last year by Sen. Kathleen Kauth, which defines 'sex' based on reproductive systems. It requires schools to designate teams as male, female, or co-ed to ensure equal access to athletic opportunities for females.
- More than 211,000 signatures were submitted in June, surpassing the 10% requirement for statewide measures. County election offices subsequently verified at least 138,613 valid signatures, confirming the petition reached the 110% threshold necessary to qualify.
- Gov. Jim Pillen and former State Senator Julie Slama argue the amendment is critical for safety and preserving scholarship opportunities for young female competitors. They contend the measure ensures fair competition without forcing women to compete against biological males.
- Despite certification, the ballot initiative remains one of four statewide measures under investigation by the Lancaster County Sheriff's Office for possible fraud. Officials will hold public hearings in each of Nebraska's three congressional districts before the Nov 3 general election.
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Fairness for Girls Constitutional Amendment petition signatures validated for November ballot
LINCOLN, Neb. (KLKN) — The Fairness for Girls Constitutional Amendment petition has been certified to appear on the November ballot. The petition was certified by the Secretary of State’s office. The Fairness for Girls petition collected at least 138,613 valid signatures. The county election offices concluded the signature verification after the petition met the 110% threshold. According to the Secretary...
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Fairness for Girls petition makes the Nov. 3 ballot in Nebraska
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