Floor Debate Heats Up Over Counting 'Present, Not Voting' as No; No Final Vote
Senator Kautz proposed counting an intentional 'present, not voting' as a no on final reading to increase accountability. Opponents raised constitutional, ethical, and conflict-of-interest concerns; the floor debated the proposal but did not record a final vote and deferred remaining business to the next day.
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LINCOLN — A high-profile floor debate on a proposed change to voting procedure dominated discussion during the Nebraska Legislature's Day 10 session, though members did not reach a final vote before adjourning.
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