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
Last week, Speaker Hilgers announced how he will handle certain procedural motions this session in the Nebraska Legislature. While the Legislature operates according to an outlined set of rules that senators can amend, the speaker has authority to interpret rules and set some guidelines not specified in the rules. For
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 &
The Interim Approaches As the Nebraska Legislature prepares to adjourn Sine Die Wednesday, the pace around the Capitol is already starting to get less hurried. That’s not to suggest that senators and staff don’t work during the interim. However, the work takes on a different tone as returning senators and
Line in the Sand Drama erupted in the Nebraska Legislature as senators drew a line in the sand to continue funding for health clinics that serve women and rural Nebraskans. The Legislature previously advanced the mainline budget bill, LB944, to Select File with language stating that “no funds disbursed under
An Exhausting Week The Nebraska Legislature had its first late night of the session last week as Senators battled over the budget. Debate lasted six hours and was devoted almost entirely to the issue of Title X funding for women’s health clinics that provide preventative health care services to women
Digging in for a Fight Some Capitol insiders have described the upcoming legislative week as the one that could “blow up” the session. This is because the budget bills will be up for debate Tuesday, following the release of last week’s Appropriations Committee Budget Report. It will be déjà vu
Spring Awakening The weather isn’t the only thing warming up. So is the George Norris Legislative Chamber. With all-day floor debate in full bloom, priority bills selected and late nights about to begin, the Nebraska Legislature will soon be debating some of its most high-profile and contentious issues. Front and
