DeKay prepares for start of new session

With the holidays now fast approaching, final preparations are being made ahead of next year’s regular legislative session. Pursuant to the Nebraska Constitution, the Legislature will convene its shortened 60-day legislative session at 10 a.m., on Wednesday, Jan. 7.

In the latest memo provided by Speaker of the Legislature John Arch to senators and staff, public hearings on bills and resolutions will begin on Tuesday, Jan. 20 and continue through the month of February. Full-day floor debate will begin on Tuesday, March 3. The Legislature is tentatively scheduled to adjourn for the year on Frid...