Special session convenes, bill introduction begins
Lawmakers convened July 25 to begin the first special session of the 108th Nebraska Legislature.
Read MoreLawmakers convened July 25 to begin the first special session of the 108th Nebraska Legislature.
Read MoreLawmakers removed a voting restriction for Nebraskans with felony convictions, approved a series of government reforms and placed a troubled state agency under the direct authority of the governor this session.
Read MoreLawmakers removed a restriction to the restoration of voting rights for felons in Nebraska April 11.
Read MoreLawmakers gave first-round approval March 20 to a measure that would more quickly restore voting rights for felons in Nebraska.
Read MoreEstablishing a legal framework for the state’s new photo ID voting requirement, earlier restoration of felon voting rights and a state holiday honoring Malcolm X were among the measures considered by the Legislature this session.
Read MoreNebraskans who have been convicted of a felony would have their voting rights automatically restored upon completion of their sentence or probation under a bill considered Feb. 22 by the Government, Military and Veterans Affairs Committee.
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