LR15CA

Constitutional amendment to prohibit the death penalty

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Nebraska LR15CA proposes a constitutional amendment to eliminate the death penalty and commute existing death sentences to life imprisonment.

Nebraska LR15CA proposes a constitutional amendment to eliminate the death penalty and commute any existing death sentences to life imprisonment. The amendment would also ensure that any capital case appeals go directly to the Supreme Court, staying execution until further order. The amendment would be put to a vote in the November 2026 election.

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Calendar

Jan 31, 2025

1:30 PM

Hearing

Jan 31, 2025

1:30 PM

Judiciary Hearing

History

Apr 17

Legislature

Indefinitely postponed

Jan 7

Legislature

Title printed. Carryover resolution

Jan 22, 2025

Legislature

Notice of hearing for January 31, 2025