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Floor Debate Heats Up Over Counting 'Present, Not Voting' as No; No Final Vote
Summary
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.
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.
Senator Kautz offered a floor amendment to treat a deliberate "present, not voting" on final reading as a recorded no, saying the change would give constituents clearer information about how their senators stand. "If you choose to vote present not…
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