Nebraska legislative session ends for 2026; lawmakers sustain five vetoes

By: Zach Wendling

Outlets: Nebraska Examiner

Published: April 17, 2026

Words: 1,457

Last Updated: 2 months, 2 weeks ago

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LINCOLN — The Nebraska Legislature adjourned for 2026 Friday, deciding on the final day to sustain five gubernatorial vetoes after 30 lawmakers flipped from support to backing objections across four different bills.

Gov. Jim Pillen, in the lead-up to Friday’s last day of session, vetoed five legislative bills, all from progressive lawmakers in the officially nonpartisan body. Four of the five bills had passed with 31 or more votes, more than the 30 needed …

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