WINNEBAGO, Neb. (AP) — A proposed change to Winnebago tribal enrollment could change the northeast Nebraska tribe’s future.

Tribal leaders have proposed that future Winnebago members be at least one-eighth Winnebago and one-fourth Native American.

The tribe currently requires enrolled members to be at least one-fourth Indian.

Tribe’s enrollment manager Phyllis Ware says more than 100 people from other tribes throughout the country have enrolled as members over the last seven years since the rule doesn’t specify a minimum amount of Winnebago lineage.

Proposed changes require the approval of currently enrolled members in a special election. If it’s approved, existing Winnebago members who don’t meet the new requirements would be allowed to retain their membership, financial benefits and voting rights.