After two days of discussion, select file debate stalled Feb. 18 on a measure that would allow an 18-year-old to hold public office in Nebraska.<\/p>\n
As introduced by O\u2019Neill Sen. Tyson Larson last session, LR26CA would place a proposed constitutional amendment on the November 2016 general election ballot that would change age eligibility for public office in Nebraska to the federal voting age.<\/p>\n
Currently, an individual must be 21 to serve in the Legislature and 30 to serve as governor, lieutenant governor or as a Nebraska Supreme Court judge.<\/p>\n
Larson said the change would ensure that more Nebraskans could be involved in the democratic process.<\/p>\n
\u201cLet\u2019s make sure that everyone has a voice and that everyone has the opportunity to serve,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n
Omaha Sen. Ernie Chambers opposed the bill and offered a number of motions in order to extend debate and compel a cloture motion\u2014an attempt to cease debate and force a vote on a bill.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe\u2019re talking about the constitution,\u201d he said. \u201cWe should be the guardians and protectors of the constitution.\u201d<\/p>\n
After four hours of debate, Larson offered a cloture motion that was defeated on a 26-18 vote. Thirty-three votes were required for adoption.<\/p>\n
A failed cloture motion results in debate on a bill ceasing for the day. LR26CA is unlikely to be scheduled for further debate this session.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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