Lincoln, Neb. — Lawmakers convened Thursday to begin the first special session of the 108th Nebraska Legislature. Gov. Jim Pillen called the special session to consider legislation relating to property tax reform. Lt. Gov. Joe Kelly started the session.
Among the 25 measures introduced were:
LB17, introduced by Sen. John Cavanaugh of Omaha, which would repeal the Perkins County Canal Project Act and provide for the termination of the Perkins County Canal Project Fund.
LB13, introduced by Sen. Eliot Bostar (BOH star) of Lincoln, which would allow an authorized gaming operator to conduct sports wagering by means of an online sports wagering platform under the Nebraska Racetrack Gaming Act, change the distribution of taxes collected from sports wagering and change requirements relating to proposals for constitutional amendments submitted by the Legislature.
Senators will reconvene Friday at 10 a.m. to continue bill introduction. Proposals may be introduced for the first three days of the special session, or until July 27. Public hearings on proposed legislation are expected to begin July 29 at 9:30 a.m. Only measures that are referenced to a standing committee will receive a public hearing.
