Senators reconvened at the State Capitol July 20 to complete the second session of the 106th Nebraska Legislature.<\/p>\n
Speaker Jim Scheer of Norfolk suspended the session in March due to public health concerns regarding the coronavirus pandemic.<\/p>\n
Senators returned to a changed physical environment, including limitations on staff access to the legislative chamber and plexiglass barriers between members. Balconies are closed to the public. <\/p>\n
Among the major proposals remaining on the agenda are a property tax measure, a new business tax incentive program and passage of the state budget.<\/p>\n
Seventeen legislative days remain in the 2020 session, which is scheduled to adjourn Aug. 13.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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