Nebraska senators adjourn for the day after taking roll call

LINCOLN, Neb. (KSNB) – After passing a second vote on Friday, the legislature didn’t do much on Monday morning.

It was a very unusual set of circumstances, as senators took roll call for the day and then adjourned.

As for the bill they’re dealing with, LB34, is very different from what it looked like at the beginning of the session. There are no new taxes enforced to bring property tax relief, and it seeks to limit how much local governments can spend. It would also make Nebraska property tax credits easier to access.

Grand Island Sen. Ray Aguilar said he feels like they are nearing the finish line.

“Progress is coming along fine, it’s been long and tedious to get to the point we’re at right now, and hopefully we can wrap up this week and get back home,” Aguilar said.

Aguilar said he’s hopeful they have the votes needed to get the bill passed in the special session.

“I think for everyone, honestly, even for the people that opposed it early on, I think are going to be on board to make sure this passes,” Aguilar said.

Aguilar said while he optimistic the bill will get passed this week, there is a chance of a delay.

“The only roadblock I would anticipate is if possibly one of the senators tried to add something into it and he could bring one of the bills back off of final readings,” Aguilar said.

The third round of debate is expected to start on Tuesday morning. Gov. Jim Pillen said those caps on local government spending are crucial to the bill, and if those caps are lesser, the governor has threatened to veto the bill.

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