11 Nebraska state senators make long-shot bid for special session on racial justice issues
Source: Omaha World Herald
By Paul Hammel
LINCOLN — A group of 11 state senators launched a long-shot bid Tuesday to convene a special session on racial justice issues, with one lawmaker admitting it probably won't happen.
Still, the senator who made that prediction, State Sen. Ernie Chambers of Omaha, applauded the conviction of the group of senators for seeking something that is right, but may not happen.
"That is the definition of integrity," said Chambers, who will end 46 years of service in the one-house Unicameral Legislature because of term limits.
The Legislature can call for a special session with the support of 33 senators. Gov. Pete Ricketts also can call for a special session.
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