Nebraska lawmakers vote to repeal death penalty; Ricketts has promised a veto
Source: Omaha World Herald
By Joe Duggan
LINCOLN — For the first time in 36 years, the Nebraska Legislature has voted to end the death penalty.
With Gov. Pete Ricketts expected to veto the repeal bill, attention now turns to an override vote that will likely take place next week.
Lawmakers voted 32-15 Wednesday to give third-round approval to Legislative Bill 268, which replaces lethal injection with a maximum punishment of life in prison. A minimum of 30 votes is needed to override a veto.
As they did during the second round of debate, opponents once again filibustered the bill in an attempt to derail it for the session. But lawmakers voted 34-14 to cut off debate.
FULL story at link. Rachel's show last night covered this. Bottom of the story has the video.
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