Senators discuss COVID-19 protocols and bills for upcoming session

KATIE ANDERSON

Nebraska News Service

With the summer session less than three weeks away, Nebraska Legislature's leaders say there are important tax and revenue topics to be debated and hope to keep everyone safe inside the Capitol.

When the 17-day session reconvenes July 20, changes most notable to the public will be how the George W. Norris Legislative Chamber is set up and how it will function. Due to COVID-19, the Legislature is taking safety precautions for senators' return.

"The speaker has provided a memo which explains how we will control and regulate movement on the legislative floor,"...