A Bill to Enhance Security at the Nebraska State Capitol Comes up for Debate

State Lawmakers ended Friday’s debate with LB1237 on the Board. LB1237 is the Executive Board’s Priority bill. It would provide for enhanced security measures at the capitol. District 35 State Senator Dan Quick is still studying the bill and a proposed amendment. 

 District 37 State Senator Stan Clouse supports the bill.

Legislative Bill 1237 introduced by the members of the Executive Board is the product of consultations between the legislative, executive, and judicial branch leadership in consultation with the Nebraska State Patrol regarding the need for appropriate security measures to be considered and implemented to ensure that all Nebraska residents are able to enjoy the State Capitol and participate safely and fully in all governmental functions carried out within the building. Legislative Bill 1237 would amend section 81-1108.15 to provide that following consultation with the Executive Board, the Governor, the Chief Justice , and the State Capitol Administrator the Nebraska State Patrol, no later than January 1, 2027, shall implement procedures to ensure the State Capitol is secure and to prevent unauthorized individuals from entering the building with weapons or prohibited substances. 

Debate continued for over an hour before Friday's session ended.