Fly on the Wall 2022: We’re halfway through session
Sparks are flying in the Unicameral, with priority designations rolling in and a bombshell late in the day on Friday that rocked the Legislature. More about that later. Wednesday will be the 30th day – the halfway point of the short session. On the Floor Most of this 4-day workweek’s
Fly on the Wall 2022: More school revenue bills blocked, committee hears amendment on rental assistance
The Legislature continued working its way through senator and speaker priority bills this week, with much of the time spent on yet another round of filibusters on spending-related measures. Monday will be the 25th day of the 60 day session, and the priority deadline for senator and committee priority bills
Fly on the Wall 2022: School spending bill filibustered as priority bill designation looms
The 60-day session is one-third of the way over, and the pressure is on for Senators to get their priorities selected and to the floor for debate. With diminishing time remaining for floor debate, priority bills that are designated ASAP and voted out of committee to the floor sooner will
Fly on the Wall 2022: Convention of States passes, tax bills advance
In an announcement this week, Speaker Mike Hilgers emphasized the importance of senators making good use of their time, noting that the short 60 day session is nearly a third of the way over. Some members who have been stalling debate on revenue-impacting bills this week have blamed the Speaker
Fly on the Wall 2022: ARPA update, public hearings begin
Hearings Begin Committees began holding afternoon hearings on new proposals. Some notable hearings that happened last week include: LB 838 (Kolterman) would provide State support to recruit and stabilize our early childhood workforce LB 724 (M. Hansen) would provide cities with more flexibility to create affordable housing plans LB 773
Fly on the Wall 2022: Heated debate theme of early session
Convention of States Advances and Private School Tax Credits Defeated – For Now? In days 4-7 of the 60-day legislative session, lawmakers jumped headfirst into heated debate over controversial measures. Beginning with 2022 priority bills, LR 14 (Halloran – Convention of States), LB 310 (Clements – Inheritance Tax cuts), and
Fly on the Wall 2022: Session begins
After what seemed like a brief interim for those of us that were engaged in the special session this fall, the Legislature reconvened this week. It’s a short 60-day session with a lot on the table. Here’s my picks for what will receive the most attention: 1. COVID Relief &
Inside the Rotunda 2021: Week 21
Week 21 – Sine Die (for now…) At last, we’ve completed the final week of the 2021 regular legislative session. Sine Die, Latin for “without (additional) day” or the last official day of the year, was on Thursday. Monday and Tuesday were recess days, leaving Wednesday as the only day