Week of February 24, 2025 Dueling Time Change Bills Advance A victor has not yet been declared in the legislative “Time War” between Sen. Hunt’s and Sen. Murman’s competing clock changing proposals, as legislators voted to advance both bills to Select File last week. It was an engaging debate to watch
Week of February 17, 2025 As morning floor debate has for the most part chugged steadily along, some have observed a trend emerging in a handful of bills which have been subject to more debate and scrutiny thus far this session: multiple conservative-backed measures that progressives say attempt to tip
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
Tension in the Chamber As the Nebraska Legislature adjourned Friday, an extraordinary scene ensued in the Legislative Chamber. The dispute was as much about legislative process as substance. The scene began when Senator Murante introduced a motion on Senator McCollister’s LB350 to return that bill from Final Reading to Select
The Fish Bowl The thick glass wall that separates the George Norris Legislative Chamber from the Capitol Rotunda creates an almost zoo-like like atmosphere, giving everyone an opportunity to witness what is happening in the other “dimension,” but also creating mystery and intrigue. Lobbyists watch Senators move around the Chamber,
Legislating: Sometimes it’s like Football Ever watch a football team lose a game because the coaches mismanaged the clock? Similar misfortunes can happen in the game of legislating. When votes are tight and opposition to a bill is strong enough to derail it, senators and staff try to make the
What’s Recess? On scheduled recess days, like today, the business of the Nebraska Legislature continues. Legislative staffers take the opportunity to catch up on their tasks and get ready for the hearings and floor debates ahead. Senators have meetings and lobbyists continue twisting arms and making their cases. In fact,
