Government, Military and Veterans Affairs Committee

January 23, 2026

Committee Chair: Sen. Rita Sanders | Bills Heard: 0 | Full Transcript (PDF)

Session Notes

This hearing consisted of two gubernatorial appointments rather than bill hearings. Committee Chair Sanders provided detailed procedural instructions at the outset regarding testifier sheets, the three-minute light system, handout requirements, and written position comment deadlines. The committee had six senators present: Megan Hunt (District 8), Dunixi Guereca (District 7), John Cavanaugh (District 9), Bob Andersen (District 49, Vice Chair), Dan Lonowski (District 33), and Dave Wordekemper (Dodge County/western Douglas County). Three pages assisted: Luke Perry (UNO freshman), Grace Harper (UNL junior), and Joel Henson (UNL junior). Committee attorney Dick Clark and clerk Julie Condon were also present. No votes were taken during the hearing; both appointments will proceed to executive session for committee votes.

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