Nebraska budget bill fails for second time in a row due to impasse over private school vouchers

By: Erin Bamer

Outlets: Nebraska Examiner

Published: March 25, 2026

Words: 1,042

Last Updated: 4 months, 1 week ago

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LINCOLN — For the second time in a row, Nebraska’s mainline budget bill failed to advance due to disagreements over controversial policies included in the legislation, outside of the traditional lawmaking process.

Legislative Bill 1071, from Speaker John Arch of La Vista and led by State Sen. Rob Clements of Elmwood as Appropriations Committee chair, failed Wednesday to a filibuster 27-15. It needed 33 votes to shut off debate after two hours, a procedural motion …

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