Lawmakers approved a bill April 17 that limits the governor\u2019s authority during a state of emergency.<\/p>\n
LB390, introduced by Imperial Sen. Mark Christensen, amends the Emergency Management Act by removing the governor\u2019s authority to suspend or limit the sale, dispensing or transportation of firearms during a state of emergency.<\/p>\n
The bill includes provisions of two other bills:
\n\u2022 LB694, introduced by Hastings Sen. Les Seiler, which allows firearms on school campuses for use in historical reenactments, hunter education programs or as part of an honor guard; and
\n\u2022 LB772, introduced by Hyannis Sen. Al Davis, which allows the adjutant general to spend up to $25,000 per event on aerial fire suppression or hazardous material response without a state of emergency proclamation issued by the governor.<\/p>\n
The bill advanced from select file on a voice vote April 9.<\/p>\n
Senators passed LB390 April 17 on a 45-0 vote.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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