Nebraska lawmakers advance Capitol security bill after tweaks

By: Juan Salinas II

Outlets: Nebraska Examiner

Published: April 1, 2026

Words: 264

Last Updated: 4 months ago

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LINCOLN — Nebraska lawmakers advanced a slightly tweaked bill to enhance security protocols around the Capitol.

Legislative Bill 1237, from the Legislature’s Executive Board, passed 36-3 after it was amended to restrict a narrower list of weapons that would not be allowed on Capitol grounds without prior approval.

The amendment from State Sen. Ben Hansen of Blair to tighten the list was approved 35-1. Hansen said the amendment focuses on prohibiting “the most …

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