On Friday afternoon and into the evening, after facing the possibility of adjourning the special session Sine Die, and having to take up the process sin January, senators meet long into Thursday night and early on Friday morning. From these meetings the redistricting committee and other members of the legislature came to an framework to advance redistricting plans for Nebraska.

First announced by Speaker Hilgers, the body advanced agreements contained in amendments to existing redistricting bills. LB1, containing the redistricting plans for the congressional districts as amended by AM36. The new congressional maps can be found by clicking HERE. Note- please scroll down when the link is loaded in order to view the maps contained in the amendment.

Senators also advanced LB8, which adopts boundaries for the members of the Board of Regents of the University of Nebraska on a 47-0 vote with nearly no debate, as well as LB7 which sets boundaries for the State Board of Education districts on a 44-0 vote. The boundaries for the Board of Regents can be found HERE, while the State Board of Education can be found HERE

Finally, senators considered LB3, which adopts new legislative districts. A major change from the current maps is the move of LB36 (Williams), which moves from western Nebraska to Sarpy County. View the map of the Omaha metro area HERE. View the map of the Lincoln area HERE. View the statewide map of legislative districts HERE. LB3 as amended was advanced on a vote of 43-5, with the 'nay' votes stemming from opposition to the moving of LB36 from the west to the eastern part of the state.

Senators are expected to meet again on Tuesday for Select File debate. Monday will be a recess day.

A full list of those maps considered, and those adopted and advanced Friday can be found HERE