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NebraskaLB69109th Legislature 1st and 2nd Sessionslegislature

Change provisions relating to the Commission on African American Affairs

Sponsored By: Ashlei Spivey

Signed by Governor

Government, Military and Veterans Affairs Committee

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

4 provisions identified: 2 benefits, 0 costs, 2 mixed.

Commission mission and community work

The law sets a clear mission for the Commission on African American Affairs. It brings together African American leaders to improve well-being and advance rights across Nebraska. The commission promotes helpful laws and coordinates programs in housing, education, health care, jobs, economic development, and public safety. It works with state and federal officials, informs the Governor, educates the public, and starts projects to boost civic involvement.

More transparency for the commission

The commission meets at least quarterly in January, April, July, and October. At least one yearly meeting is held in the Nebraska city with the largest African American population. It must post notice at least seven days before meetings on its website and social media and share with local media; minutes must be posted online. Eight voting members can call a special meeting, and eight make a quorum. The commission lists all commissioners on its website and sends one electronic annual report to the Governor and the Clerk with its work, finances, and community needs.

Executive director rules and contracts

The commission can hire an executive director and set pay, but the director must be an African American and a legal Nebraska resident. An office is provided for executive management. An executive board of the chair and four members runs business between meetings and can sign small contracts for consulting, supplies, and equipment. Each contract is capped at $2,000.

New rules for commission members

The commission has 14 voting members, all of African ancestry. The Governor appoints them from panels of public nominees, and members may serve up to two full four-year terms. At the first appointments, one seat goes to an immigrant or new American and one to a young professional age 18 to 24. The commission may add nonvoting ex officio members who need not be of African ancestry and elects a chairperson from its members. A member’s seat becomes vacant if they miss meetings without a valid excuse.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsor

  • Ashlei Spivey

    legislature

Cosponsors

There are no cosponsors for this bill.

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 161 • No: 3

legislature vote • 4/24/2026

Vote

Yes: 38 • No: 0 • Other: 11

legislature vote • 5/15/2025

Final Reading

Yes: 45 • No: 3

legislature vote • 5/1/2025

Vote

Yes: 38 • No: 0 • Other: 11

legislature vote • 5/1/2025

Vote

Yes: 40 • No: 0 • Other: 9

Actions Timeline

  1. Approved by Governor on May 21, 2025

    5/21/2025legislature

  2. Presented to Governor on May 15, 2025

    5/19/2025legislature

  3. Dispensing of reading at large approved

    5/15/2025legislature

  4. Passed on Final Reading 45-3*-1

    5/15/2025legislature

  5. President/Speaker signed

    5/15/2025legislature

  6. Placed on Final Reading

    5/13/2025legislature

  7. Enrollment and Review ER72 adopted

    5/9/2025legislature

  8. Advanced to Enrollment and Review for Engrossment

    5/9/2025legislature

  9. Placed on Select File with ER72

    5/6/2025legislature

  10. Enrollment and Review ER72 filed

    5/6/2025legislature

  11. Government, Military and Veterans Affairs AM895 adopted

    5/1/2025legislature

  12. Spivey AM162 withdrawn

    5/1/2025legislature

  13. Advanced to Enrollment and Review Initial

    5/1/2025legislature

  14. Placed on General File with AM895

    4/15/2025legislature

  15. Government, Military and Veterans Affairs AM895 filed

    4/15/2025legislature

  16. Spivey AM162 filed

    3/18/2025legislature

  17. Notice of hearing for March 14, 2025

    3/3/2025legislature

  18. Referred to Government, Military and Veterans Affairs Committee

    1/13/2025legislature

  19. Date of introduction

    1/9/2025legislature

Bill Text

  • Introduced

    5/21/2025

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  • Enrolled / Slip Law

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  • Final / Enacted

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