Senators adopt new session rules
After considering several changes, lawmakers adopted their permanent rules Jan. 19. The rules of the Legislature govern the legislative process
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Day 10 bill introduction
Senators introduced 190 measures on the final day of bill introduction Jan. 18.
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Day nine bill introduction
Senators reconvened Jan. 17 to continue introduction of new bills.
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Legislative rule changes considered
The Rules Committee considered 58 possible changes to the permanent rules that govern legislative proceedings during a marathon public hearing
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Day eight bill introduction
Senators reconvened Jan. 13 to continue introduction of new bills.
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Day seven bill introduction
Senators reconvened Jan. 12 to continue introduction of new bills.
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Day six bill introduction
Senators reconvened Jan. 11 to continue introduction of new bills.
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Day five bill introduction
Senators reconvened Jan. 10 to continue introduction of new bills.
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Day four bill introduction
Senators reconvened Jan. 9 to continue introduction of new bills.
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Day three bill introduction
Senators reconvened Jan. 6 to continue introduction of new bills.
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Gov. Pillen takes oath of office
With members of the Legislature, family and friends observing, Jim Pillen was sworn in Jan. 5 as the 41st governor of Nebraska.
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Leadership positions shuffle as Legislature convenes
Twenty-six members of the Legislature were sworn into office Jan. 4 as the 108th Nebraska Legislature convened for its 90-day first session. That number includes nine re-elected senators, 16 newly elected senators — including two members who have served in the Legislature previously — and one newly appointed senator.
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O’Donnell retires; new clerk installed
Clerk of the Legislature Patrick J. O’Donnell retired at the end of 2022 after serving in the position for 44 years. Prior to his retirement, O’Donnell was the longest-serving active clerk of a state legislature in the country.
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Ballard appointed to Legislature
Gov. Pete Ricketts held a press conference Dec. 22 to announce the appointment of Beau Ballard of Lincoln as the next representative for District 21 in the Nebraska Legislature.
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