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Bill would require superintendent financial disclosures and limit certain outside income; universities warn amendment could restrict adjunct instruction
Summary
Sen. Dave Murman introduced LB682 (amended) to require school superintendents to file statements of financial interest and to limit potentially conflicting outside employment; higher‑education witnesses urged a carve‑out for adjunct instruction, while legal counsel cautioned the proposed restriction could raise constitutional concerns.
LINCOLN, Neb. — Lawmakers heard testimony on LB682 with AM566, a proposal from Sen. Dave Murman that would require school superintendents to file statements of financial interest and limit some forms of outside employment while in office.
Sponsor’s rationale: Murman said the change is intended to prevent conflicts of interest and preserve public trust where district leaders make procurement and contract decisions. The sponsor cited a national example of a superintendent who also had private consulting relationships with firms that received district business, and said the…
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