Legislature adjourns sine die mid-biennium
The first session of the 109th Legislature adjourned sine die June 2, the 89th day of the scheduled 90-day session.
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Ceremonies
Chief justice focuses on cooperation, funding concerns
In his first State of the Judiciary address Jan. 28, newly appointed Chief Justice Jeffrey Funke focused on successful past collaborations between the legislative and judicial branches and asked lawmakers to ensure adequate funding for ongoing needs.
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Day 10 bill introduction
Senators introduced 194 measures on the final day of bill introduction Jan. 22.
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Day nine bill introduction
Senators reconvened Jan. 21 to continue introduction of new bills.
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Day eight bill introduction
Senators reconvened Jan. 17 to continue introduction of new bills.
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Day seven bill introduction
Senators reconvened Jan. 16 to continue introduction of new bills.
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Government spending, school funding and winner-take-all top governor’s priority list
Gov. Jim Pillen revealed his budgetary and legislative priorities in his State of the State address to lawmakers Jan. 15. Top priorities for the governor include limiting government spending, improving the state’s school funding system and reinstating a winner-take-all system for allocating Nebraska’s Electoral College votes.
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Day six bill introduction
Senators reconvened Jan. 15 to continue introduction of new bills.
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Day five bill introduction
Senators reconvened Jan. 14 to continue introduction of new bills.
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Day four bill introduction
Senators reconvened Jan. 13 to continue introduction of new bills.
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Day three bill introduction
Senators reconvened Jan. 10 to continue introduction of new bills.
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Bill introduction begins
Senators reconvened Jan. 9 to begin introduction of new bills.
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Legislature convenes, welcomes new members
Twenty-five members were sworn into office Jan. 8 as the 109th Nebraska Legislature convened for its 90-day first session. That number comprises six re-elected members and 19 newly elected senators — including two who had been appointed and one nonincumbent who is returning after previously serving in the Legislature.
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Legislature adjourns sine die, 15 senators depart
The second session of the 108th Legislature adjourned sine die April 18.
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Chief justice highlights judicial branch progress, challenges
Nebraska Supreme Court Chief Justice Michael Heavican delivered his State of the Judiciary address to senators Jan. 25.
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