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That's a wrap. See photos from the last day of the 2026 Nebraska legislative session
Sen. Ashlei Spivey of Omaha speaks on the final day of the 2026 legislative session at the Capitol on Friday, April 17, 2026, in Lincoln.
Carol Koranda embraces Sen. Machaela Cavanaugh of Omaha on the final day of the 2026 legislative session at the Capitol on Friday, April 17, 2026, in Lincoln. LR511, introduced by Speaker John Arch of La Vista, thanks Carol Koranda for her exceptional service and commitment to the Legislature and the State of Nebraska.
Sen. Carolyn Bosn of Lincoln speaks on the final day of the 2026 legislative session at the Capitol on Friday, April 17, 2026, in Lincoln.
“I Am A Man” director Andrew Troy speaks with legislative staff on the final day of the 2026 legislative session at the Capitol on Friday, April 17, 2026, in Lincoln.
Sen. Machaela Cavanaugh of Omaha reacts and Sen. John Fredrickson of Omaha watches as an override vote fails to pass on the final day of the 2026 legislative session at the Capitol on Friday, April 17, 2026, in Lincoln.
Sen. John Fredrickson of Omaha watches as an override vote fails to pass on the final day of the 2026 legislative session at the Capitol on Friday, April 17, 2026, in Lincoln.
Sen. Dunixi Guereca of Omaha speaks with Sen. Jason Prokop of Lincoln a his desk on the final day of the 2026 legislative session at the Capitol on Friday, April 17, 2026, in Lincoln.
Sen. Bob Hallstrom of Syracuse organizes documents at his desk on the final day of the 2026 legislative session at the Capitol on Friday, April 17, 2026, in Lincoln.
Sen. John Cavanaugh of Omaha speaks on the final day of the 2026 legislative session at the Capitol on Friday.
Sen. George Dungan of Lincoln, center right, takes a break from speaking while other state senators discuss overiding veto votes on the floor on the final day of the 2026 legislative session at the Capitol on Friday, April 17, 2026, in Lincoln.
State senators speak on the floor on the final day of the 2026 legislative session at the Capitol on Friday, April 17, 2026, in Lincoln.
Sen. John Fredrickson of Omaha speaks during the final day of the 2026 legislative session at the Capitol on Friday.
“I Am A Man” director Andrew Troyon is seen in the Legislative Chamber on the final day of the 2026 legislative session at the Capitol on Friday, April 17, 2026, in Lincoln.
Sen. Mike Moser of Columbus speaks on the final day of the 2026 legislative session at the Capitol on Friday, April 17, 2026, in Lincoln.
Sen. Jane Raybould of Lincoln speaks on the final day of the 2026 legislative session at the Capitol on Friday, April 17, 2026, in Lincoln.
Sen. Megan Hunt of Omaha speaks on the final day of the 2026 legislative session at the Capitol on Friday, April 17, 2026, in Lincoln.
Sen. Dunixi Guereca of Omaha speaks on the final day of the 2026 legislative session at the Capitol on Friday.
Sen. Kathleen Kauth of Omaha listens to Sen. Tony Sorrentino of Elkhorn as they meet at the side of the chamber on the final day of the 2026 legislative session at the Capitol on Friday, April 17, 2026, in Lincoln.
Sen. Wendy DeBoer of Bennington speaks on the final day of the 2026 legislative session at the Capitol on Friday, April 17, 2026, in Lincoln.
Sen. Jana Hughes of Seward , from left and Sen. Merv Riepe of Ralston react as they listen to Sen. Victor Rountree of Bellevue , not pictured, speak on the final day of the 2026 legislative session at the Capitol on Friday, April 17, 2026, in Lincoln.
Sen. Brian Hardin of Gering, left, speaks to a legislative staff member on the final day of the 2026 legislative session at the Capitol on Friday, April 17, 2026, in Lincoln.
Sen. Jason Prokop of Lincoln speaks with Sen. Myron Dorn of Adams on the final day of the 2026 legislative session at the Capitol on Friday, April 17, 2026, in Lincoln.
Sen. George Dungan of Lincoln speaks on the final day of the 2026 legislative session at the Capitol on Friday, April 17, 2026, in Lincoln.
Speaker John Arch of La Vista speaks on the final day of the 2026 legislative session at the Capitol on Friday, April 17, 2026, in Lincoln.
Sen. Tom Brandt of Plymouth speaks with Sen. Myron Dorn of Adams on the final day of the 2026 legislative session at the Capitol on Friday, April 17, 2026, in Lincoln.
Sen. Victor Rountree of Bellevue speaks on the final day of the 2026 legislative session at the Capitol on Friday.
Sen. Stan Clouse of Kearney and other senators work on their laptops or listen to their colleagues on the final day of the 2026 legislative session at the Capitol on Friday, April 17, 2026, in Lincoln.
Sen. Robert Dover of Norfolk speaks on the final day of the 2026 legislative session at the Capitol on Friday, April 17, 2026, in Lincoln.
Sen. Terrell McKinney of Omaha looks over documents on his laptop on the final day of the 2026 legislative session at the Capitol on Friday, April 17, 2026, in Lincoln.
Sen. Megan Hunt of Omaha and Sen. Wendy DeBoer of Bennington talk on the floor during the final day of the 2026 legislative session at the Capitol on Friday, April 17, 2026, in Lincoln.
