LINCOLN - The last days of the 2020 Nebraska legislative session, which will reconvene Monday, will look different, with Plexiglas barriers, masks for those who choose to wear them and physical distancing.

Senators will be advised to wear masks in the chamber, rotunda, offices and hallways, and be tested for the coronavirus this week. But Speaker Jim Scheer acknowledged it's up to individual members whether they will follow the recommendations. Senators will be advised to wear masks in the chamber, rotunda, offices and hallways, and be tested for the coronavirus this week. Long days, many priority bills and intense issues await senators, along with the threat of rising COVID-19 cases in the state.

In addition to the 49 senators, others allowed into the chamber will be limited, but could at any given time total about 75 to 80 people, including Clerk of the Legislature staff, pages, troopers, sergeants at arms, legislative and committee staff and others.

Lobbyists will not be allowed to send in messages or gather at the lobby doors.

Priority bills will be the focus of the session, Scheer said, and his goal is to get all those that are out of committee debate time. It is worthy of note that revenue could be down substantially because of the coronavirus impact.

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