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Nebraska Legislature reads 190+ bills on first day of session, sets committee hearings and adjourns to Jan. 25
Summary
On the fourth day of the 109th Nebraska Legislature, senators read scores of new bills for first reference, announced committee hearings and appointments, and approved an adjournment to Jan. 25.
LINCOLN, Neb. — The Nebraska Legislature convened in the George W. Norris Legislative Chamber on Jan. 13, 2025, and on the fourth day of the 109th Legislature read more than 190 bills for first reference, set multiple committee hearings and deadlines, and adjourned to meet again on Jan. 25.
The session’s first reading period, handled by the clerk, covered a wide range of topics including tax and revenue measures, education items, public health and safety proposals, changes to civil and criminal procedure, and bills on housing, employment and elections. Notable first-reference bills included Legislative Bill 130 on transfers to general fund net receipts and Legislative Bill 131 concerning the Nebraska Educational Savings Plan Trust, both read by the clerk. Several bills were introduced at the request of the governor and multiple senators introduced bills addressing child protection, tax equity, and public health programs.
The clerk also announced committee schedules and notices: the Rules Committee will hold a public hearing on proposed rule changes at 1:30 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 16, in room 1525, and multiple standing committees announced meeting times under the chamber balconies and in committee rooms for the afternoon. Senator Lippincott said, “All proposed rules have been posted and are available for viewing and public comment on the legislature’s home web page.”
Senator Hansen’s office circulated a memo listing appointments to special committees, commissions and councils; senators were asked to submit letters or emails for appointment consideration by noon Jan. 14. The clerk also noted that registered lobbyists as of Jan. 12, 2025, appear in that day’s journal.
Business concluded with a priority motion to adjourn made by Senator Holster. Members responded by voice vote, with the presiding officer announcing the body adjourned until 10 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 25.
The day consisted primarily of bill introductions and scheduling rather than floor debate or final votes. Several bills were referred to committee for further consideration; no final legislative enactments were taken on the floor during the session recorded in this transcript.
