The sweeping property tax cut package championed by Nebraska Gov. Jim Pillen and his allies in the Legislature died Tuesday afternoon after it became evident the plan did not have the votes to advance.
Captured using a double exposure, state senators register their votes with red and green lights during a motion to end debate. Fierce opposition from a bipartisan group of lawmakers to Gov. Jim Pillen's tax plan kept the Legislature from ever voting directly on the proposal on Tuesday.
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Sen. Lou Ann Linehan of Elkhorn, who has championed a plan to cut property taxes by Gov. Jim Pillen, speaks during debate at the Capitol on Tuesday.
Sen. Julie Slama of Dunbar waits for a roll call vote to take place after a motion to end debate during the legislative special session at the Capitol on Tuesday.
Sen. Brad von Gillern of Elkhorn speaks during debate on a property tax proposal during the special session of the Legislature at the Capitol on Aug. 13.
Sen. Danielle Conrad of Lincoln speaks during debate Tuesday morning at the Capitol.
The 2024 Central Nebraska Humane Society Drool in the Pool at was held a Island Oasis in Grand Island on Sunday. Many four legged furry friends attended and brought their humans too.
Photos: Nebraska Legislature called to special session
State Sen. Julie Slama of Sterling speaks to the press in the hallway during a special session of the Legislature at the Nebraska State Capitol in Lincoln on Thursday, July 25, 2024.
State senators talk on the floor during a special session of the Legislature at the Nebraska State Capitol in Lincoln on Thursday, July 25, 2024.
State Sen. Beau Ballard of Lincoln, left, talks to State Sen. Merv Riepe of Ralston, right, before a special session of the Legislature at the Nebraska State Capitol in Lincoln on July 25, 2024.
State Sen. Merv Riepe of Ralston, left, talks to State Sen. Teresa Ibach of Sumner, right, during a special session of the Legislature at the Nebraska State Capitol in Lincoln on Thursday, July 25, 2024.
An electronic button used to vote is on a senator’s desk during a special session of the Legislature at the Nebraska State Capitol in Lincoln on Thursday, July 25, 2024.
State senators talk during a special session of the Legislature at the Nebraska State Capitol in Lincoln on Thursday, July 25, 2024.
State Sen. Julie Slama of Sterling, right, reacts while talking to State Sen. Teresa Ibach of Sumner, left, during a special session of the Legislature at the Nebraska State Capitol in Lincoln on Thursday, July 25, 2024.
Members of the public stand in the rotunda after a special session of the Legislature at the Nebraska State Capitol in Lincoln on Thursday, July 25, 2024.
Erin Feichtinger, of Omaha, paces the rotunda during a special session of the Legislature at the Nebraska State Capitol in Lincoln on Thursday, July 25, 2024.
State Sen. Mike Jacobson of North Platte, left, talks to State Sen. Lou Ann Linehan of the Omaha area, center, and State Sen. Carolyn Bosn of Lincoln, right, during a special session of the Legislature at the Nebraska State Capitol in Lincoln on Thursday, July 25, 2024.
State Sen. John Fredrickson of Omaha, left, talks to State Sen. Merv Riepe of Ralston, center right, during a special session of the Legislature at the Nebraska State Capitol in Lincoln on Thursday, July 25, 2024.
State Sen. Robert Clements of Elmwood, right, looks at his computer screen during a special session of the Legislature at the Nebraska State Capitol in Lincoln on Thursday, July 25, 2024.
State Sen. Teresa Ibach of Sumner, right, reacts during a special session of the Legislature at the Nebraska State Capitol in Lincoln on Thursday, July 25, 2024.
State Sen. Danielle Conrad of Lincoln speaks to the press in the hallway after a special session of the Legislature at the Nebraska State Capitol in Lincoln on Thursday, July 25, 2024.
State Sen. Beau Ballard of Lincoln, right, talks to State Sen. Tony Vargas of Omaha, left, during a special session of the Legislature at the Nebraska State Capitol in Lincoln on Thursday, July 25, 2024.
State Sen. Robert Dover of Norfolk, right, talks to State Sen. Teresa Ibach of Sumner, left, during a special session of the Legislature at the Nebraska State Capitol in Lincoln on Thursday, July 25, 2024.
