High school students are invited to take on the role of state senators at the Unicameral Youth Legislature on June 12-15. At the State Capitol, student senators will sponsor bills, conduct committee hearings, debate legislation and discover the unique process of the nation's only Unicameral.
Interns will gain a unique, first-hand understanding of the Nebraska Unicameral operations and the legislative process in a fast-paced environment. Internship applications are due Friday, November 19, 2021, by midnight. The selected applicants will begin their internship concurrently with the 2022 legislative session on January 5th.
My priority bill, LB 260 passed on final reading today, with a veto-proof number of affirmative votes. (33 yes, 11 no, and 5 present-not voting) I am proud to have 25 cosponsors on this and a broad base of bipartisan support.
On March 12th, after weeks of passionate hearings and testimony, the committee hearings came to a close. The legislature has now moved to floor debate - beginning with priority bill selections. I hope you continue to stay in touch with me on any issue that is of importance to you throughout this process. This newsletter contains a legislative update, COVID-19 vaccine updates, and a housing and financial resources list.
Effective tomorrow, the Legislature has updated its testifying guidelines for those with a disability who wish to testify. Read more about this update here.
Friends, supporters, detractors, interested parties, I want to encourage you to utilize the Nebraska Legislature's new online comment feature to make your voice heard and opinions known about our bills. Here are the main points:
