Committees.
 

Executive Board.
The Legislative Council is governed by an Executive Board, which supervises all legislative services and employees. By law, the board employs personnel and sets salaries as needed "to carry out the intent and activities of the Legislature or the board."

The Executive Board consists of a chairperson, vice chairperson, the speaker, and six other senators. Board members are chosen at the beginning of the first session of a Legislature and serve a two-year term. The Legislature at-large elects the chairperson and vice chairperson. Two board members are chosen to represent each of three geographical caucuses. The chairperson of the Appropriations Committee serves as a nonvoting ex officio member of the board when it considers fiscal matters.

Sen. L. Patrick Engel
Members of the Executive Board also serve as the Reference Committee, which refers introduced bills, resolutions and gubernatorial appointments to the standing committees according to subject jurisdiction.

Sen. L. Patrick Engel
Chairperson, Executive Board
Phone: (402) 471-2716

Contact Information:
  • Phone: (402) 471-2716
  • Address: Room 2010, State Capitol, Lincoln NE 68509