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Senate confirms three nominees to Nebraska Liquor Control Commission
Summary
The Legislature approved confirmation of John Michael Coffey, James Ellsworth and Robert Bud Seinhorst to the Nebraska Liquor Control Commission after unanimous committee support and a 39-0 recorded committee-report vote on the floor.
The Nebraska Legislature approved the confirmation report from the General Affairs Committee endorsing three gubernatorial appointees to the Nebraska Liquor Control Commission.
Senator Holcroft presented three nominees who had appeared before the General Affairs Committee with no opposition testimony: Judge John Michael Coffey, James A. Ellsworth, and Robert Bud Seinhorst. Holcroft highlighted Coffey’s long judicial career in Douglas County, Ellsworth’s background in prosecution and NCAA adjudications, and Seinhorst’s executive and public-service experience.
Senators spoke in support on the floor. Senator John Kavanaugh recounted professional experience appearing before Judge Coffey and urged colleagues to vote in favor. Senator Conrad also voiced support while using remarks to call attention to broader concerns about medical cannabis implementation.
The clerk recorded the adoption of the committee confirmation report (39 ayes, no nays) and the report was approved. The three nominees were advanced per the committee report into the confirmation process.
