Nebraska State Government

Nebraska is the only state in the United States of America to have a one-house or "Unicameral" Legislature. The Lieutenant Governor serves as the President of the Legislature, and presides over daily legislative activity. The Clerk of the Legislature, and Assistant Clerk are responsible for ensuring that all constitutional, statutory and policy requirements are followed when the Legislature conducts its business. There are 49 Senators, each representing one district in Nebraska, and 14 Standing Committees, as well as Select and Special Committees that are responsible for performing the Legislative process. After the legislature passes a bill, it goes to the Governor for consideration. The Governor has five (5) days to act on a bill, if the Governor signs a bill or declines to act on it, the bill becomes state law. The Governor may also veto a bill, and if so, the Legislature may override the veto, requiring a vote of at least 30 senators

In case of the conviction of the Governor on impeachment, his removal from office, his resignation or his death, the Lieutenant Governor, the Speaker of the Legislature and such other persons designated by law shall in that order be Governor for the remainder of the Governor's term.

In case of the death of the Governor-elect, the Lieutenant Governor-elect, the Speaker of the Legislature and such other persons designated by law shall become Governor in that order at the commencement of the Governor-elect's term.

If the Governor or the person in line of succession to serve as Governor is absent from the state, or suffering under an inability, the powers and duties of the office of Governor shall devolve in order or precedence until the absense or inability giving rise to the devolution of powers ceases as provided by law. After January 1, 1975, the Lieutenant Governor shall serve on all boards and commissions in lieu of the Governor whenever so designated by the Governor, shall perform such duties as may be delegated him by the Governor, and shall devote his full time to the duties of his office.