Nebraska lawmakers now accepting online comments about bills

Nebraska lawmakers now accepting online comments about bills
January 24th, 2021 | Karen Schmer

LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) – Nebraska lawmakers have created a new way for the public to comment on proposals without attending a hearing in person.

The Legislature unveiled a new website feature that will let people submit online comments at any stage in the process. It was introduced to help encourage social distancing during the coronavirus pandemic and reduce the size of in-person legislative hearings.

The submissions wont be counted as on-the-record testimony or a part of a public hearings record, but they will be accessible by senators and staff members throughout the session.

aLegislative officials caution that commenters shouldnt assume that their comments will be private. They say submitting comments before a public hearing will allow senators to consider their arguments before any committee votes.

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