LB 377 — Change term limits for the Game and Parks Commission
Last action — Approved by Governor on March 17, 2025
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✓Introduced
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✓Passed Legislature
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This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced January 16, 2025. Enacted.
Signed by Governor Jim Pillen (Republican) on March 17, 2025.
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1 sponsor
1 primary, 0 co-sponsors signed on.
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Cleared a recorded vote
Passed 2 recorded votes so far.
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Bill Text
What changed in the latest version
62 added · 69 removedPlain-language change summary
The recent amendment to Bill LB 377 updates the requirements for the Nebraska Game and Parks Commission. Specifically, it clarifies the structure and political representation of the commission, ensuring that no more than five members can belong to the same political party and maintains a focus on agricultural expertise among its members. These changes are significant as they aim to create a more balanced and representative commission that reflects the diverse interests of Nebraska's residents, especially in matters related to natural resources and wildlife management.
LB377 LB377 2025 LEGISLATURELEGISLATIVE OFBILL NEBRASKA377 ONEApproved HUNDREDby NINTHthe LEGISLATUREGovernor FIRSTMarch SESSION17, LEGISLATIVE2025 BILL 377 FINAL READING Introduced by NClouse,Natural 37;Resources Committee:
Brandt, 32, Chairperson;
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Read firstA timeBILL JanuaryFOR 16,AN 2025ACT Committee:relating to the Game and Parks Commission;
Natural Resources A BILL FOR AN ACT relating to the Game and Parks Commission;
Be it enacted by the people of the State of Nebraska, -1- LB377 LB377 2025 Section 1.
37-10137-101 (1)(a) (1)(a) The Game and Parks Commission shall consist of nine members, one from each of the eight districts provided for by section 37-102 and one at-largeat- large member, and shall be appointed by the Governor with the consent of a majority of all members of the Legislature.
Members appointed for terms -2- LB377 LB377 2025 expiring on or after January 1, 2012, shall be appointed for four-year terms.
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Action History
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Approved by Governor on March 17, 2025
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Cavanaugh, M. FA36 filed
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Motion to return to Select File failed
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Cavanaugh, M. FA36 not considered
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Passed on Final Reading 40-6*-3
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President/Speaker signed
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Presented to Governor on March 13, 2025
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Placed on Final Reading
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Advanced to Enrollment and Review for Engrossment
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Placed on Select File
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Advanced to Enrollment and Review Initial
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Placed on General File
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Notice of hearing for January 29, 2025
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Referred to Natural Resources Committee
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Date of introduction
Sponsors
- Natural Resources Committee · Primary
Sponsorship breakdown
Export CSV (upgrade) →1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 48 not signed on · 6 voted No
Sponsors (1)
- Natural Resources Committee
Co-sponsors (0)
None.
Not signed on (48)
48 members have not signed on to this bill.
Show all 48 →"Not signed on" means a member has not sponsored or co-sponsored this bill — it does not imply opposition. Members flagged Voted No have a recorded No vote on this bill.
Votes
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
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| Unaffiliated | 40 | 6 | 0 | 3 |
| Total | 40 | 6 | 0 | 3 |
| % of votes cast | 82% | 12% | 0% | 6% |
How each member voted (49)
| Member | Party | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| McKeon | — | Yea |
| Meyer | — | Nay |
| Ashlei Spivey | — | Yea |
| Barry DeKay | — | Yea |
| Beau Ballard | — | Yea |
| Ben Hansen | — | Yea |
| Bob Andersen | — | Yea |
| Bob Hallstrom | — | Yea |
| Brian Hardin | — | Yea |
| Carolyn Bosn | — | Yea |
| Christy Armendariz | — | Yea |
| Dan Lonowski | — | Yea |
| Dan Quick | — | Yea |
| Danielle Conrad | — | Yea |
| Dave Murman | — | Nay |
| Dave Wordekemper | — | Yea |
| Dunixi Guereca | — | Not Voting |
| Eliot Bostar | — | Yea |
| George Dungan | — | Not Voting |
| Jana Hughes | — | Yea |
| Jane Raybould | — | Yea |
| Jared Storm | — | Yea |
| Jason Prokop | — | Yea |
| John Arch | — | Yea |
| John Cavanaugh | — | Not Voting |
| John Fredrickson | — | Yea |
| Kathleen Kauth | — | Yea |
| Loren Lippincott | — | Yea |
| Machaela Cavanaugh | — | Nay |
| Margo Juarez | — | Yea |
| Megan Hunt | — | Yea |
| Merv Riepe | — | Yea |
| Mike Jacobson | — | Yea |
| Mike Moser | — | Yea |
| Myron Dorn | — | Yea |
| Paul Strommen | — | Nay |
| R. Brad von Gillern | — | Yea |
| Rick Holdcroft | — | Yea |
| Rita Sanders | — | Yea |
| Robert Clements | — | Nay |
| Robert Dover | — | Yea |
| Stan Clouse | — | Yea |
| Tanya Storer | — | Nay |
| Teresa Ibach | — | Yea |
| Terrell McKinney | — | Yea |
| Tom Brandt | — | Yea |
| Tony Sorrentino | — | Yea |
| Victor Rountree | — | Yea |
| Wendy DeBoer | — | Yea |
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
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| Unaffiliated | 37 | 3 | 0 | 9 |
| Total | 37 | 3 | 0 | 9 |
| % of votes cast | 76% | 6% | 0% | 18% |
How each member voted (49)
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- Who sponsors LB 377?
- LB 377 is sponsored by Natural Resources Committee.
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- This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced January 16, 2025. Enacted.
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