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LEGISLATIVE JOURNAL
OF THE
STATE OF NEBRASKA
SIXTY-THIRD (Extraordinary) SESSION
CONVENED APRIL 17, 1952; ADJOURNED APRIL 24, 1952
LINCOLN, NEBRASKA
Compiled Under Authority of the Legislature By HUGO F. SRB, CLERK
SIXTY-THIRD (EXTRAORDINARY) SESSION 1977
OFFICERS OF THE LEGISLATURE Charles J. "Warner (Lieutenant Governor), President Waverly Ed Hoyt, Speaker" McCook Hugo F. Srb, Clerk Dodge L. T. Fleetwood, Assistant Clerk Lincoln
E. C. Hansen, Chaplain Lincoln
Mrs. Ruby Teller Nelson, Postmistress Lincoln
George L. Santo, Sergeant-at-arms Lincoln R. C. Johnson, Assistant Sergeant-at-arms , Mead
PRESS REPRESENTATIVES Dean Pohlenz Nebraska State Journal
Arch Donovan Lincoln Star
Harold W. Andersen Omaha World-Herald
Randall W. Blake Associated Press
John H. Chapman Associated Press
Gene Ingold United Press Frank W. RaIl United Press
Betty Craig Radio Station KOLN
Arthur Pendray Radio Station KRVN LEGISLATURE ~"' ~ 00 ~1E~mERS
Dist. Name Address Occupation Counties lOtto Kototic, Sr Humboldt Banking Richardson. Pawnee. Johnson 2 Floyd \V. Pohlman Auburn Automobile Dealer Otoe. Nemaha 3 C. E. Metzger Louisville I·~armer and Stockman Cass. Sarpy 4 George S)'as Omaha l\Iachinist Douglas 5 John Adams, Sr Omaha Attorney and l\1inister Douglas t""' 6 Sam Klaver Omaha Attorney and Publisher Douglas OJ Q 7 Charles F. Tvrdik Omaha Accountant Douglas ~ 8 John J. Larkin. Jr Omaha Jnsurance Douglas w 9 Karl E. Vogel Omaha Reti.red Manufacturer Douglas ~ >-3 10 'Villiam :r-.loulton Omaha Sales Supervisor Douglas 11 Earl J. Lee Fremont Attorney Dodge, 'Vashlngton ~ 12 John E. Beaver Beemer Retired Grocer Durt. Cuming o'-< 13 Hal Bridenbaugh Dakota City Farmer Dixon. Thurston, Dakota d 14 Dwight 'V. Burney Hartington Farmer Cedar. Knox ., :,.: 15 Charles 'Vilson Norfolk Contractor Madison, Pierce > 16 L. 1\1. Shultz Rogers Oil Jobber 'Vayne, Colfax, Stanton t""' 17 O. H. Person 'Yahoo Veterinarian Butler. Saunders 18 Otto H. Liebel's Lincoln Business and Farming Lancaster 19 Thomas H. Adams Lincoln Attorney Lancaster 20 Robert McNutt Lincoln Attorney at law Lancaster 21 Joseph P. Shalla Beatrice Danker Gage 22 Ralph \V. Hill Hebron Mortician Thayer. Jefferson 23 C. C. Lillibridge Crele Dentist Fillmore. Saline 24 H. K. Diers Gresham Merchant york. Seward MEMBERS (Concluded)
Dist. Narne Address Occupation Counties 25 R. H. Kreutz Giltner Farmer Clay. Hamilton. Polk 26 Ed F. Lusienski Columbus Right of Way and Public Relations Nance. Platte 27 Glenn Cramer Albion Retired Newspaper Man Boone, Antelope 28 Frank Nelson O'Neill Farming and Ranching Holt, Boyd, Keya Paha. Ro. 29 Hugh Carson Ord Farm Operator Wheeler, Greeley. Valley, Howard 30 H. G. Wellensiek Grand Island Lawyer Hall, Merrick 31 Richard D. Marvel Hastings Finance and Insurance Adams, Kearney 32 C. R. Lindgren Campbell Farmer and Insurance Franklin, Webster, Nuckolls ~ 33 Ed Hoyt McCook Farming and Ranching Harlan, Furnas. Red Willow t.:rj 34 VV. J. Williams Kearney Hatcheryman Buffalo, Sherman ~ t:d 35 K. W. Peterson Sargent Implement Dealer Custer, Loup, Garfield t.:rj 36 Herbert J. Duis Gothenburg Real Estate and Insurance.. Dawson, Gosper, Phelps ::0 w 37 Arthur Carmody Trenton Farmer and Realtor Perkins, Chase, Hayes. Dundy, Hitchcock 38 Harry L. Pizer North Platte Real Estate Lincoln. Frontier 39 J. L. Brown Brule Retired Farmer and Cattle Feeder Keith, Deuel, Garden, Grant, Hooker, Thomas, Blaine, Logan, McPherson, Arthur 40 D. J. Cole Merriman Rancher Sheridan, Cherry, Brown 41 William Hern Chadron Rancher and l!'armer Dawes. Sioux, Box Butte 42 Otto J. Prohs Gering Merchant Scotts Bluff 43 Ray A. Babcock Sidney Banker Banner, Kimball, Cheyenne...... Morrill c.o -'l c.o
FIRST DAY-APRIL 17, 1952 1981
LEGISLATIVE JOURNAL
SIXTY . THIRD (EXTRAORDINARY) SESSION
FIRST DAY
Legislative Chamber, Lincoln, Nebraska
Thursday, April 17, 1952
Pursuant to a proclamation by His Excellency, Val Peterson, Governor of the State of Nebraska, the sixty-third (extraordinary) session of the Legislature of Nebraska assembled in Legislative Hall of the capitol building at the hour of -12 o'clock noon, April 17,1952, and was called to order by Lieutenant Governor Charles J. Warner.
PROCLAMATION OF THE GOVERNOR
By virtue of the authority vested in the Governor by Section 8, Article IV, of the Constitution of Nebraska, I, Val Peterson, as Governor of the State of Nebraska, believing that an extraordinary occasion has arisen, do hereby call the Legislature of Nebraska to convene in extraordinary session at the State Capitol on Thursday, April 17,1952, at 12:00 noon, for the purpose of considering: 1982 LEGISLATIVE JOURNAL
1. An appropriation to the Adjutant General for the re mainder of the biennium ending June 30, 1953, a sufficient amount from the general fund to defray the cost of furnishing emergency relief under the Storm Emergency Fund Act, Sections 84-110 to 84-119, Reissue Revised Statutes of Nebraska, 1950;
2. An appropriation of funds for the necessary expense of the extraordinary session herein called.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and caused the Great Seal of the State of Nebraska to be affixed.
Done at the Capitol in the City of Lincoln, this 16th Day of April, in the Year of Our Lord, (SEAL) One Thousand Nine Hundred and Fifty-Two.
/s/ Val Peterson Governor BY THE GOVERNOR:
James S. Pittenger Secretary of State
Prayer was offered by Reverend E. C. Hansen.
The roll was called and the following members were present:
Adams, John, Sr. Hill, Ralph W. Moulton, William Adams, Thomas H. Hoyt, Ed Nelson, Frank Beaver, John E. Klaver, Sam Person, O. H. Bridenbaugh, Hal Kotouc, Otto, Sr. Peterson, K.' W. Brown, J. L. Kreutz, R. H. Pizer, Harry L. Burney, Dwight W. Larkin, John J., Jr. Prohs, Otto J. Carmody, Arthur Lee, Earl J. Shalla, Joseph P. Carson, Hugh Liebers, Otto H. Shultz, L. M. Cole, D. J. Lillibridge, C. C. Syas, George Cramer, Glenn Lindgren, C. R. Tvrdik, Charles F. Diers, H. K. McNutt, Robert Vogel, Karl E. Duis, Herbert J. Marvel, Richard D.' Wellensiek, H. G. Hern, William Metzger, C. E. Williams, W. J. FIRST DAY-APRIL 17, 1952 1983
Members Excused
Senator Lusienski was excused because of illness until he is able to return to the Legislature.
Senator Wilson was excused for today because of adverse fly ing conditions.
The President declared the sixty-third (extraordinary) session of the Nebraska State Legislature duly convened and ready to trans act business.
Rules of the Legislature
The President announced that without objection, the rules of the last r~gular session would govern the extraordinary session and all Standing Committees of the last session would continue during the present session.
MOTION-Committee on Credentials
Mr. President: I move that a committee of three be appointed on Credentials. (Signed) Richard D. Marvel
The motion prevailed and the President appointed the fol lowing members to serve on said committee:
Marvel, chairman; Duis, Diers
The committee withdrew and subsequently returned with the following:
REPORT-Committee on Credentials
Mr. President: Your Committee on Credentials hereby reports that the following named is entitled to a seat in this body:
Floyd W. Pohlman, 2nd District, Otoe and Nemaha Counties
LETTER-Secretary of State
April 17, 1952 Mr. Hugo 8rb Clerk of the Legislature 1984 LEGISLATIVE JOURNAL
State House Lincoln, Nebraska
Dear Hugo:
We hand you herewith the official appointment of Floyd W. Pohlman as a Member of the Legislature for the unexpired term of John P. McKnight, resigned.
Very truly yours,
JAMES S. PITTENGER SECRETARY OF STATE
By (Signed) D. F. Whalen
D. F. Whalen Assistant
CERTIFICATE
State of Nebraska, Department of State
I, James S. Pittenger, Secretary of State of the State of Ne braska do hereby certify that Floyd W. Pohlman has been appointed a Member of the Nebraska State Legislature from the Second Legis lative District, for the unexpired term of John P. McKnight, re signed, for the term beginning April 16, 1952 and continuing until a successor is elected and qualified.
I further certify that the foregoing appointment was made by Governor Val Peterson under the authority granted by section 32-1042 of the Revised Statutes of Nebraska.
In Testimony Whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the Great Seal of the State of Nebraska. Done at Lincoln this 17th day of April in the year of our Lord, one thousand nine hundred and Fifty-Two.
(Signed) James S. Pittenger
Secretary of State
Motion py Senator Marvel to adopt the report of the Committee on Credentials prevailed. FIRST DAY-APRIL 17, 1952 1985
MOTION-Committee to Escort Chief Justice
Mr. President: I move that the President appoint a committee of three to escort Chief Justice RobertG. Simmons to the Legislative Chamber for the purpose of administering the oath of office to the new member. (Signed) John Adams, Sr.
The motion prevailed and the President appointed the follow ing members to serve on said committee:
John Adams, chairman; McNutt, Wellensiek.
The committee retired and subsequently returned escorting the Chief Justice.
MOTION-Escort the New Member
Mr. President: I move that the President appoint a committee of three to escort the new member to the rostrum. (Signed) William Hem
The motion prevailed and the President appointed the following members to serve on said committee:
Hem, chairman; Kotouc, Peterson.
The committee to escort the new member retired and subse quently returned escorting Floyd \V. Pohlman.
The required oath of office was administered by Chief Justice Robert G. Simmons to the new member, who was then escorted to his seat in the legislative chamber.
Senator Tvrdik then welcomed Senator Pohlman as a new member of the Legislature and he responded with a greeting to the Legislature.
MOTION-New :Member, Committees
Mr. President: I move that the new member, Floyd W. Pohlman, be appointed on the committees served by his predecessor, John P. McKnight, and that, with this exception, the membership on all stand ing committees be the same as during the regular session. (Signed) Harry L. Pizer
The motion prevailed. 1986 LEGISLATIVE JOURNAL
MOTION-Notify the Governor
Mr. President: I move that the President appoint a committee of five to notify Governor Val Peterson that the Legislature is now organized and ready to receive any communications. (Signed) Ed Hoyt
The motion prevailed and the President appointed the follow ing members to serve on said Committee:
Hoyt, chairman; Lillibridge, Bridenbaugh, Kreutz, Metzger.
The Committee retired and subsequently returned escorting Governor Val Peterson, who delivered the following:
MESSAGE TO THE LEGISLATURE
To the Members of the Sixty-Third (Extraordinary) Session of the Legislature, April 17, 1952.
Mr. President, Mr. Speaker and Members of the' Senate:
On January 25, 1949, during the worst series of blizzards ever to hit Nebraska and the Middlewest, I came before your Honorable Body to recommend a course of action and to request from you funds with which to follow that course. On that day, an un believably heavy blanket of snow, over 100 inches on the level in some places, made it impossible for farmers and ranchers to get from their homes to their trading places or even to their feed supplies and cattle in order that they might care for their live stock. Many homes lacked food and fuel. In others, the sick were unable to have the ministrations of their doctors. In some instances even the dead could not be removed for burial. Thousands of Nebraskans were caught in a monstrous force which stifled all normal activity.
I said then that I did not wish to call upon the Federal Govern ment for assistance until we had made an honest attempt to solve our problems by the employment of our own resources. You ac cepted my recommendation and made available to the Adjutant General the sum of $500,000 with which to remove snow and to restore normalcy to our state. We placed over 300 bulldozers FIRST DAY-APRIL 17, 1952 1987 in the field under the direction of our National Guard and had made a good start in solving our problem when the Federal Govern ment came to our assistance, and with its superior resources, fought the battle to a successful conclusion.
Nebraska, on that occasion, indicated to the Nation its willing ness to make a real effort to meet its own problems. I am certain that all Nebraskans took pride in the action of your Honorable Body and in our determination to stand upon our own feet before we called upon others for help. I know that many people across the Nation commented favorably upon our decision at that time.
That emergency covered an area bounded by a line running southwesterly from Dixon County down to Howard and then westerly to the state line, dipping south of the Platte along the Burlington highline from approximately Ehvood to the state line.
Today, we face another catastrophe. Thousands of Nebraskans living along the Missouri River are homeless, and in the days that lie ahead other thousands may be forced to evacuate. For days, brave people on the farms and in the cities and villages lying along the path of the Missouri have been fighting - with every thing at their command to keep the relentless waters of the "Big Muddy" from entering their homes and places of business.
Gallant battles have been fought-some won and some lost and other titanic struggles are still in the process. In South Sioux City, sixty per cent of which was covered by water, de termined -men saved part of their city by the construction of a dike which they fashioned with bulldozers, shovels, and literally, their bare hands. In neighboring Dakota City, part of the town, too, was kept dry by great effort on the part of the citizenry. Many other communities are fighting with equal valor. In the Dakota County area, one member of this Honorable Body ex perienced the surge of flood waters onto his farm so rapidly that he, wasn't even able to remove the rugs as he attempted to ready his home for the invasion. I refer to Senator Hal Briden baugh who lives in Dakota County.
Last night as the sun was sinking, I stood upon the Ak-Sar Ben Bridge in Omaha and 'listened to the roar of the waters as they moved swiftly southward at a level above the earthen dikes built to contain them-but still within the wooden freeboards which have been extended above the concrete flood wall resting upon the dikes. It took no imagination to realize the catastrophe 1988 LEGISLATIVE JOURNAL which would befall our metropolitan city and its sister city, Council Bluffs, Iowa, should those dikes and restraining walls fail. Wide spread devastation would be their lot.
In Omaha splendid leadership and determined effort by thou sands of people have gained that community a fighting chance to escape the ravages of flood. Instrumental in the battle in Omaha has been the Nebraska Civil Defense Act of 1951. Its terms have permitted effective leadership and action. Had it not been in effect, it is quite likely that ~ecisive action to withstand the flood could not have been taken without the declaration of Martial Law in part of, if not all, the metropolitan area. With this Act, which' you gentlemen passed less than a year ago, citizens of Omaha have been able to cooperate and under civilian leadership carry on a highly efficient campaign against the onslaught of the river.
City and County authorities have acted with dispatch to meet the emergency in spite of the fact that they have been without funds and without authority to raise funds to meet the commit ments which they have undertaken. Red tape has been brushed aside and the job is being done. If our cities and counties were not limited in their ability to raise funds, it is possible that, at least in the metropolitan area, the county and city governments would be able to go a long way toward meeting their own needs, aside from the reconstruction of dikes which has been undertaken by the Federal Government through the Corps of Engineers.
Through the Storm Emergency Fund and the authority granted under the Storm Emergency Act of 1949, this office has been able to extend some assistance to several of the communities af fected by the flood. However, the funds available are inadequate to meet the needs.
I think I should relate here, too, that our National Guard has been in the field since the beginning serving in a multitude of ways-policing evacuated areas, warning citizens and carrying on rescue and evacuation activities. Guard costs are approximately $3,000 per day. Our Health Department is in the affected com munities to insure that water supplies are pure and that sanita tion problems are properly handled. The Highway Department, the Safety Patrol, a detail from the State Reformatory and others are on the job.
In order that the counties and cities in the affected areas may have help in fighting the flood, and help to repair an'd re- FIRST DAY--APRIL 17, 1952 1989
construct streets, roads, sewage and water systems, schools and other utilities after the flood, I request that your Honorable Body appropriate to the Adjutant General's office the sum of $500,000. It would be expended in accordance with Legislative Bill 325 en acted by the 1949 Legislature.
The money which you appropriate will be spent carefully and most certainly will not be disbursed unless it is required. Those who need it and want it will be required to justify their requests in such a manner that the best interests of the Nebraska tax payers will be fully protected. I take pride in .the manner in which the Adjutant General handled the funds allocated to his office during Operation Snowbound and have every confidence that these funds will be handled in the same careful manner. I point, too, to the fact that since the time that the Budget for the 1949-51 biennium went into effect to Tuesday of this week, this office had maintained intact the Storm Emergency Funds which were at its disposal.
It was my firm conviction that in this emergency, as that which confronted us in 1949, Nebraska should not request funds from the Federal Government until it had first taken positive steps to meet its own problems. Because I had confidence that you would view this problem as I do, and accordingly make funds available in this emergency, and also because time was of the essence, I have requested the President of the United States to declare the counties in Nebraska which border the Missouri River a disaster area. He has done so. I should have preferred to have had action by your Honorable Body first, but several Federal agencies could do nothing to help Nebraska until the Governor is sued the required proclamation designating the river counties as a disaster area and appealed to the President for similar designation by him. Had this not been done, we should have had the un seemly situation of farmers living in the Missouri River bottoms being accorded different treatment by Federal Government agencies simply because they lived on opposite sides of that river.
Assistance to those who are suffering through no fault of their own, through this flood, must come from private sources and from the state and federal governments. The American Red Cross is doing a grand job of providing food, clothing, and shelter. When the flood waters have receded, it will help reconstruct homes.. No unit of Government can expend public funds upon the reconstruction and repair of private homes and business establishments. Such help must come from private individuals and such institutions as the Red Cross. 1990 LEGISLATIVE JOURNAL
Aside from the work being done by the Army Engineers in building levees and fighting to withstand the flood waters at various points along the river, no agency of the Federal Govern ment can help fight the flood waters, but each must wait until the damage has been done and then step in and assist in the cleanup and rehabilitation process. Even then, the Federal Government is restricted to repairs and reconstruction of roads and utilities on a temporary basis. The great need from the State of Nebraska exists in repairs and reconstruction of roads, bridges, sewage plants, water plants, and other public utilities upon a permanent basis.
I plead with you in the name of those who today are suf fering unprecedented floods to provide money in order that our State Government may extend a helping hand to its citizens.
I have full confidence that your actions will be in the best interests of the people of Nebraska.
The committee escorted the Governor from the Legislative Chamber.
Message from the Governor
May 23, 1951
To the President, the Speaker and Members of the Nebraska Legislature:
Gentlemen:
For the information and subject to the approval and consider ation of Your Honorable BodY, I am pleased to advise that I have reappointed Lewis C. Sholes of Omaha, Nebraska, to the Douglas County Tax Appraisal Board for a six-year term beginning July 3, 1951, and expiring July 3, 1957.
Respectfully submitted,
(Signed) Val Peterson Governor of Nebraska FIRST DAY-APRIL 17, 1952 1991
Communications
Letter from John A. Stryker, Fort Worth, Texas, offering sug gestion fora change in Nebraska license plates.
A copy of a Concurrent Resolution from the House of Repre sentatives of the State of New Hampshire, dated August 21, 1951, making application to the Congress of the United States for calling a convention to propose an amendment to the Constitution of the United States limiting the taxing power of the federal government.
Communication addressed to the Secretary of State, dated May 25, 1951, from the Secretary of State, State of Maine, and enclos ing a copy of a Memorial to the Senate and House of RePtesentatives of the United States similar to the above resolution from the State of New Hampshire.
The Legislature was at ease from 1: 00 to 1: 05.
BILLS ON FIRST READING
The following bills were read the first time by title:
LEGISLATIVE BILl; 1. By Arthur Carmody, Chairman, Budget Committee
A bill for an act to appropriate to the office of the Adjutant General, out of the state General Fund, the sum of five hundred thousand dollars for the remainder of the biennium ending June 30, 1953, for the Storm Emergency Fund; "to appropriate for the remainder of the biennium ending June 30, 1953, all receipts and contributions from any source to the Storm Emergency Fund; to provide for the disbursement of such fund; and to declare an emer gency.
LEGISLATIVE BILL 2. By Arthur Carmody, Chairman, Budget Committee
A bill for an act to provide for the compensation of employees, mileage of members, and for supplies and other incidental expenses incurred during the Sixty-third (Extraordinary) Session of the Legis lature of the State of Nebraska; to appropriate the sum of six thou sand dollars therefor; and to declare an emergency. 1992 LEGISLATIVE JOURNAL
MOTION-Suspend Rules-General File
Mr. President: I move that the rules be suspended and the bills this day introduced be placed on General File. (Signed) Arthur Carmody
The motion prevailed with 38 ayes, 0 nays and 5 not voting.
MOTION-Snpplies
Mr. President: I move that the Clerk be authoriz·ed to furnish supplies for the Legislature. (Signed) D. J. Cole
.The motion prevailed.
l\IOTION-SuppIies
Mr. President: I move that the Clerk furnish the new mem ber, Floyd W. Pohlman, with the Statutes and Session Laws and other usual supplies. (Signed) O. H. Person
The motion prevailed.
Announcement
Senator Carmody announced that planes from the Department of Aeronautics would be available for any of the Senators who wished to view the flooded area.
Unanimous Consent
Senator Carmody asked unanimous consent that the names of any of the Senators who so desired be added as co-introducers on the bills introduced by the Budget Committee.
No objection.
Members Excllsed
Senators Carmody and Shultz were excused for Friday, April 18, 1952. FIRST DAY-APRIL 17, 1952 1993
Adjournment
Mr. President: I move that we adjourn until 10 o'clock to morrow morning. (Signed) John J. Larkin, Jr.
Motion amended to read 2 o'clock on motion by Senator Tvrdik. :Motion as amended prevailed.
Hugo F. Srb
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SECOND DAY
Legislative Chamber, Lincoln, Nebraska
April 18, 1952
Pursuant to adjournment, the Legislature met at 2: 00 p.m.. President Warner presiding.
Prayer was offered by the Chaplain.
The roll was called and all members were present except Messrs. Babcock, Carmody, Lusienski and Shultz, who were excused.
Members Excused
Messrs. Bridenbaugh, Burney. Carson, Klaver, Larkin, Marvel, Shultz, Tvrdik, Wellensiek and Williams were excused for Saturday, April 19, 1952. Mr. Babcock was excused for the remainder of the session.
MOTION-Adjourn
Mr. President: I move that when the Legislature adjourns today. it adjourn until 8 o'clock tomorrow morning. (Signed) H. K. Diers
The motion prevailed.
The Journal for the First Day was approved.
Communications
Letter from W. W. Putney, Potentate, Sesostris Temple, in viting the members of the State Legislature who belong to the Ancient SECOND DAY-APRIL 18, 1952 1995
Arabic Order of the Nobles of the Mystic Shrine to attend the Ceremonial to be held in Lincoln on Friday, April 18, 1952.
Letter from Leslie L. Frey, Bigelow, Kent, Willard & Company, regarding work done by that organization to reorganize various branches of the state government of New Hampshire.
A copy of Senate Resolution No. 32 from the State of California, expressing thanks to the Michigan State Senate for its Senate Reso lution No.8.
GENERAL FILE
LEGISLATIVE BILL 1. Read and considered.
Advanced to E & R for review.
LEGISLATIVE BILL 2. Read and considered.
Advanced to E & R for review.
Members Excused
Messrs. Lee, Lillibridge and Tvrdik were excused for Monday, April 21, 1952.
Adjournment
At 2: 50 p.m., on a motion by Senator Marvel, the Legislature adjourned. Hugo F. Srb
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THIRD DAY
Legislative Chamber, Lincoln, Nebraska
Saturday, April 19, 1952
Pursuant to adjournment, the Legislature met at 8: 00 a.m., President Warner presiding.
Prayer was offered by the Chaplain.
The roll was called and all members were present except Messrs. John Adams, Babcock, Bridenbaugh, Burney, Carson, Klaver, Larkin, Lillibridge, Lusienski, MarYel, Shultz, Tvrdik and Wellensiek, who were excused.
The Journal for the Second Day was approved.
Attorne)' General's Opinion
April 18, 1952
Honorable Ed. Hoyt Speaker of the Legislature State House Lincoln, Nebraska
Dear Senator Hoyt:
You request an OpInIOn respecting the minimum time within which various procedural steps may be taken by the legislature in the enactment of the appropriation bill for the passage of which the legislature has been convened by the Governor, and the time within which the legislature may adjourn subsequent to the passage of the bill. THIRD DAY-,-APRIL 19, 1952 1997
Section 14 of Article III of the. Constitution reads, so much of it as is pertinent, as follows:
"No such vote upon the final passage of any bill shall be taken, however, until five legislative days after its intro duction nor until it has been on file for final reading and passage for at least one legislative day "
The introduction of the bill was accomplished on April 17. We assume that the legislature will not sit on Sunday, April 20, but will sit on Saturday, April 19. The five-day period may be computed as follows:
April 17 will~be exclUded, and the count of legislative days will commence April d'S. Sunday, April 20, will be excluded. The five legislative days will expJre at the conclusion of the day's business on April 23.
The bill may be placed "on file for final reading and passage for at least one legislative day" by doing so no later than April 22. Thus April 23 will be the "at least one legislative day" which must run to satisfy the constitutional requirement. The vote on final passage may be taken on April 24. It appears that the 1946 special session of the legislature by a similar time sequence com plied with the .constitutional requirement in passing bills for the purposes for which it was convened.
Section 15 of Article IV of the Constitution provides, so much of it as is pertinent, as follows:
"Every bill passed by the legislature, before it becomes a law, and every order, resolution or vote to which the con currence of both Houses may be necessary (except on questions of adjournment) shall be presented to the Governor...... Any bill which shall not be returned by the governor within five days (Sundays excepted) after it shall have been presented. to him, shall become a law in like manner as if he had signed it; unless the legislature by their adjournment prevent its return; in which case it shall be filed, with his objections, in the office of the secretary of state within five days after such 'adjournment, or become a law "
Unlike the constitutions of some states there is no requirement in the Constitution of Nebraska that a bill shall be presented to the Governor within a specified time prior to adjournment sine die. 1998 LEGISLATIVE JOURNAL
The constitutional command is that the bill be presented to the Governor. No time within which delivery shall be accomplished is stated. If the case be, therefore, that the legislature adjourns sub sequent to the passage of the bill and the signing thereof by the appropriate officer of the legislature, still the five-day period within which the Governor shall act upon it cannot commence to run until the day the bill is presented to him. There is no constitutional requirement that the legislature remain in session beyond the 24th day of April if that be the legislative day on which the bill is passed and signed, the bill being presented to the Governor on that day.
Very truly yours,
CLARENCE S. BECK Attorney General
(Signed) William T. Gleeson William T. Gleeson Deputy Attorney General
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R~JSOLUTION"
LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION 1. Re: Conveyance Of Fort Robin son to State of Nebraska
Introduced by Wm. Hern, Otto Prohs and Harry L. Pizer
WHEREAS, the Federal Government has ceased to use the property known as Fort Robinson for military purposes; and
WHEREAS, the Federal Government has planned to abandon some of the buildings situated thereon and to dismantle some of such buildings.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE SIXTY-THIRD (EXTRAORDIKARY) SESSION OF THE NEBRASKA STATE LEG ISLATURE:
1. That the United States government is hereby requested to convey to the State of Nebraska all of the real estate which is com prised within Fort Robinson. THIRD DAY-APRIL 19, 1952 l!:I99
2. That copies of this resolution, suitably engrossed, be trans mitted by the Clerk of the Legislature to the Vice President of the United States as presiding officer of the Senate of the United States, to the Speaker of the House of Representatives of the United States, and to each member of the Congress of the United States from Ne braska.
Unanimous Consent
Senator Hern asked unanimous consent to add the names of co-introducers to Legislative Resolution 1.
The following names were added as co-introducers of Legisla tive Resolution 1: Cole, Brown, Nelson, Peterson and Williams.
Announcement
Senator Vogel announced that the Legislative Council Highway Committee would meet Tuesday afternoon, April 22, in Dr. Shumate's office, instead of on Friday, April 25, as originally scheduled.
STANDING COMMITTEE REPORTS
Enrollment and Review
LEGISLATIVE BILL 1. Placed on Select File. LEGISLATIVE BILL 2. Placed on Select File.
Members Excused
Messrs. Duis, Peterson· and Vogel were excused for Monday, April 21, 1952.
Adjournment
Mr. President: I move that the Legislature adjourn until 2 o'clock Monday afternoon, April 21, 1952. (Signed) Wm. Hern
Senator Kotouc moved to amend the motion to read 10: 00 a.m. The motion lost.
The original motion prevailed, and the Legislature adjourned at 8:25 a.m. Hugo F. Srb
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FOURTH DAY
Legislative Chamber, Lincoln, Nebraska
Monday, April 21, 1952
Pursuant to adjournment, the Legislature met at 2: 00 p.m., President Warner presiding.
Prayer was offered by the Chaplain.
The roll was called and all members were present except Messrs. Babcock, Duis, Hill, Lee, Lillibridge, Lusienski, ShultZl, Tvrdik, Vogel and Wilson, who were excused.
RESOLUTION
LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION 2. Re: Legislative Council study of adequate flood control
Introduced by George Syas
WHEREAS, it has been necessary that this Extraordinary Ses sion of the Legislature be called to appropriate money to alleviate suffering and distress occasioned by flood on the l\!issouri River; and
WHEREAS, the government of the United States has not car ried out a plan of flood control on the Missouri River sufficient to prevent hardship and" disaster to citizens of Nebraska;
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE SIXTY-THIRD (EXTRAORDINARY) SESSION OF THE NEBRASKA STATE LEG ISLATURE: FOURTH DAY-APRIL 21, 1952 2001 .
1. That the Legislative Council, by and through its Committee on Water-shed Legislation, be instructed to study and report to the next session of the Nebraska Legislature what steps should be taken and what legislation enacted by the State of Nebraska to protect its citizens and their property from the effects of floods on the rivers of this state, and to prevent a recurrence of the situation which has been the occasion for the convening of this Extraordinary Ses sion of the Legislature.
LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION 1.
L. R,1 was adopted with 32 ayes, 0 nays and 11 not voting.
Ease
The Legislature was at ease from 2: 15 to 3: 00 to hear a re port on Operation Snow Bound by Gen. Guy N. Henninger and to ask questions of Lt. Col. Kenneth E. Ristau and Maj. William Kitrell regarding the present emergency.
SUSPEND RULES-Consider Bills
Mr. President: I move that the rules be suspended and we take up bills _on Select File at this time. (Signed) J. E. Beaver
The motion prevailed witft 31 ayes, 0 nays and 12 not voting.
SELECT FILE
LEGISLATIVE BILL 1 Advanced to E and R for engrossment. LEGISLATIVE BILL 2. Advanced to E and R for engrossment.
lTnanimous Consent
The follOWing names were added as co-introducers of L. B. 1: Klaver, Pohlman, J. Adams, Brown, Moulton, Syas and Bridenbaugh.
Members ExclL~ed
Senator J. Adams was excused for Tuesday, April 22, 1952.
Senator Shalla was excused for Tuesday and Wednesday, April 22 and April 23, 1952. 2002 LEGISLATIVE JOURNAL
Adjournment
Mr. President: I move that we adjourn until 8 o'clock to morrow morning. (Signed) K. W. Peterson
Senator Moulton moved to amend the motion to read 1 p.m.
The motion lost.
Senator Wellensiek moved to amend the motion to read 9 a.m. The motion carried.
Senator Peterson's motion as amended by Senator Wellensiek prevailed, and the Legislature adjourned at 3: 15.
Hugo F. Srb
Clerk of the Legislature FIFTH DAY--APRIL 22, 1952 2003
FIFTH DAY
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Legisla1ive Chamber, Lincoln, Nebraska
Tuesday, April 22, 1952
Pursuant to adjournment, the Legislature met at 9: 00 a.m., President Warner presiding.
Prayer was offered by the Chaplain.
The roll was called and all members were present except Messrs. John Adams, Babcock, Burney, Hill, Kreutz, Lee, Lusienski, Shalla, Shultz and Tvrdik, who were excused.
Visitors
Senator Beaver introduced Supt. Forrest Rockwell, Mrs. Rock well, 5 sponsors and 14 students from Craig High School, Craig, Ne braska.
RESOLUTION
LEGISLATIVE HESOLUTION 2.
L. R. 2 failed to pass with 8 ayes, 2 nays and 33 not voting.
President Signs
While the Legislature was in session and capable of transacting business, the President signed:
L. R. 1 2004 LEGISLATIVE JOURNAL
STANDING COl\DflTTEE REPORTS
Enrollment and Review
LEGISLATIVE BILL 1. Correctly engrossed. LEGISLATIVE BILL 2. Correctly engrossed.
Visitors
Senator Bridenbaugh introduced Lawrence Nelson, Superinten dent, and 11 students from Dixon High School, Dixon, Nebraska.
Bil'thdaJ'
Senator Hoyt announced that today is Senator Kotouc's birth- day. Members of the Legislature sang "Happy Birthday" and Senator Kotouc made a few appropriate remarks in reply.
RECESS
The Legislature recessed from 9: 20 until 9: 30 a.m.
AFTER RECESS
The Legislature reconvened at 9: 30 a.m., President Warner presiding.
The roll was called and all members were present except Messrs. John Adams, Babcock, Burney, Hill, Kreutz, Lee, Lusienski, Shalla, Shultz and Tvrdik, who were excused.
Visitors
Senator Bridenbaugh introduced Frank Sailors, Superintendent, and 20 students from Newcastle High School, Newcastle, Nebraska.
Announcements
Senator Person announced that the Committee on Public Health and Miscellaneous Subjects would meet for a few minutes following adjournment today.
Senator Vogel announced that the Legislative Council Highway Committee would meet this afternoon at 2 p.m. FIFTH DAY-APRIL 22, 1952 2005
Members Excused
Senators Klaver, Peterson, Wellensiek and Wilson were excused for Wednesday, April 23, 1952.
Adjournment
Mr. President: I move that we adjourn until Wednesday, April 23, at 11:00 p.m., and that when we adjourn tomorrow we adjourn to Thursday, April 24, at 12: 30 a.m. (Signed) Richard D. Marvel
The motion lost.
Mr. President: I move that we adjourn until 10 a.m., Wednes· day, April 23~ (Signed) Wm. Moulton
The motion carried, and at 9: 45 the Legislature adjourned until 10 a.m., Wednesday, April 23, 1952.
Hugo F. Srb
Clerk of the Legislature 2006 LEGISLATIVE JOURNAL
SIXTH DAY
Legislative Chamber, Lincoln, Nebraska
Wednesday, April 23, 1952
Pursuant to adjournment, the Legislature met at 10: 00 a.m., -President Warner presiding.
Prayer was offered by the Chaplain.
The roll was called and all members were present except Messrs. John Adams, Babcock, Klaver, Lillibridge, Peterson, Shalla, Shultz, Tvrdik, Wellensiek and Wilson, who were excused.
Visitors
Senator Lusienski introduced Miss Dorothy Beatty, teacher, and 26 members of the Modern Problems Class, Kramer High School, Columbus, Nebraska.
Member Excused
Senator Marvel was excused for Thursday, April 24, 1952.
Adjournment Mr. President: move that we adjourn. (Signed) Herbert J. Duis. The motion lost.
Mr. President: I move that we adjourn until 8 a.m. tomorrow. (Signed) O. H. Person The motion carried, and at 10: 15 the Legislature adjourned until 8 a.m. Thursday, April 24, 1952. Hugo F. Srb Clerk of the Legislature SEVENTH DAY~APRIL 24, 1952 2007
SEVENTH DAY
Legislative Chamber, Lincoln, Nebraska
Thursday, April 24, 1952
Pursuant to adjournment, the Legislature met at 8: 00 a.m., President Warner presiding.
Prayer was offered by the Chaplain.
The roll was called and all members were present except Messrs. Babcock, Marvel, Peterson and Shalla, who were excused.
The Journal for the Fourth, Fifth and Sixth Days were approved.
Commlmication
April 22, 1952 Hon. Ed Hoyt, Speaker of the Legislature, Capitol Bldg., Lincoln, Nebr.
Dear Mr. Speaker:-
·When the recent threat of flood disaster made its appearance in the Omaha, Douglas County area, there arose need for legal authority vested in a proper person or persons for numerous vital decisions. For example, authority to order evacuation, the conditions and schedule thereof, the protection of public utilities by building of dikes which would cross railroad tracks or streets, thus immobilizing traffic; using or trespassing on private property in working on the dike; arranging for signal system in case of a dike break, to get workers out of the dike area; proper communications by phone, radio and short wave and numerous other subjects. 2008 LEGISLATIVE JOURNAL
Part of the territory effected'is in the city, part in the county. No person or officer was legally authoriz,ed in regular scope of his duties to exercise such powers, without being an interloper and with out subjecting himself and his co-workers to financial liability for damages.
The prOVISIOns of the Civil Defense Act of 1951 (L.B. 480) furnished a most effective and satisfactory solution to these problems. It enabled our City-County Civil Defense Director, Sam W. Reynolds, to issue necessary orders without subjecting himself or his workers to personal liability for damage. It centralized the source of au thority so that confusion was held to a minimum. It enabled all local civil defense organizations to co-operate fully with city and county authorities and relief organizations. It got the job done.
In my considered judgement, there was no other way to have done this except to have resorted to martial law. That remedy is a harsh one which ordinarily is avoided except as a last resort; and in many of the areas of action it would not have achieved the same results which actually transpired.
The writer has had contact with the Civil Defense Act of 1951 since it was presented to your regular 62nd Session in'drafted form. Since its passage I have served as vice-chairman of the State Com mittee and have observed it, on a local level through its various activities. On the basis of this experience, and of the knowledge of how it has worked here in the past ten days, I think it can be said that if we never have to resort to this Act again, the time and effort in making it a law will have been eminently worthwhile because of the important part it played in the hour of emergency.
Perhaps it may need minor amendment from time to time, but in the main it will stand as a landmark of good, foresighted legis lating on the part of the 62nd Session. Our entire community is deeply gratefUl.
Sincerely yours,
(S) Roman L. Hruska RLH:C CHAIRMAN DOUGLAS COUNTY COMMISSIONERS SEVENTH DAY-APRIL 24, 1952 2009
Unanimous Consent
Senator Lusienski asked unanimous consent that the foregoing letter be made a part of this day's Journal.
Consent was granted, and it was so ordered.
MOTION-Employees' Salaries
Mr. President: I move that in the figuring of the salaries of the employees of this session, the schedule of wages for 1951 be used. (Signed) Arthur Carmody
The motion prevailed.
Invitation
An invitation was extended to the members of the Legislature by the Engineering Department of the University of Nebraska to at tend their Open House on Thursday, April 24, from 2: 00 until 10: 00 p.m.
MOTION-Session Laws and Journals
Mr. President: I move that the Clerk of the Legislature be instructed to send to each member of the Legislature, to the Lieu tenant Governor and to each authorized member of the Press, as signed to the Legislature of the Sixty-third (Extraordinary) Ses sion, a copy of the permanent Legislative Journal of said session and a copy of the Session Laws passed thereat. (Signed) W. J. Willams
The motion prevailed.
MOTION-Approve Journal
Mr. President: I move that the Legislative Journal for the Seventh Day be approved as prepared by the Clerk. (Signed) Karl E. Vogel
The motion prevailed. 2010 LEGISLATIVE JOURNAL
l\IOTION-Retain Help
Mr. President: I move that the Clerk of the Legislature be directed to retain such help as may be required to check the bills and otherwise complete the business of the office for the Sixty-third (Extraordinary) Session of the Legislature. (Signed) J. E. Beaver
The motion prevailed.
Communication
Communication from Southeast Nebraska Taxpayers Association favoring the retention of buildings at Fort Robinson and the con verting of the Fort into a home for the aged.
Statement
Senator Lee brought up the matter of obtaining information in connection with the constitutional amendments to be voted on in the fall and furnishing this information to the Legislators.
Senator Burney stated that the Legislative Council was planning to prepare such reports and that the same could be distributed to the members of the Legislature.
Visitor
Senator Prohs introduced Brig. Gen. ·Warren C. Wood, who has been in charge of flood relief work in Omaha. General \Vood ad dressed the Members briefly.
MOTION-Snspend Rules
Mr. President: I move that the rules be suspended and we proceed to vote on bills on final reading. (Signed) Wm. Hern
The motion prevailed with 38 ayes, 0 nays and 5 not voting.
BII..LS ON FINAL READING
The following bills were read and put upon final passage: SEVENTH DAY-APRIL 24, 1952 2011
LEGISLATIVE BILL 1. With emergency.
A bill for an act to appropriate to the office of the Adjutant General, out of the state General Fund, the sum of five hundred thousand dollars for the remainder of the biennium ending June 30, 1953, for the Storm Emergency Fund; to appropriate for the re mainder of the biennium ending June 30, 1953, all receipts and con tributions from any source to the Storm Emergency Fund; to provide for the disbursement of such fund; and to declare an emergency.
Whereupon, the President stated: "All provisions of law rela tive to procedure having been complied with, the question is, 'Shall the bill pass with the emergency clause attached?' "
Voting in the affirmative, 39:
Adams, J. Diers Liebers Pohlman Adams, T. Duis Lillibridge Prohs Beaver Hern Lindgren Shultz Bridenbaugh Hill Lusienski Syas Brown Hoyt McNutt Tvrdik Durney Klaver Metzger Vogel Carmody Kotouc Moulton Wellensiek Carson Kreutz Nelson Williams Cole Larkin Person Wilson Cramer Lee Pizer
Voting in the negative, 0.
Not voting, 4:
Babcock Marvel Peterson Shalla
A constitutional two-thirds majority having voted in the af firmative, the bill was declared passed with the emergency clause and the- title agreed to.
Explanation of Vote
Mr. President: Had I been present, I would have voted "aye" on L. B. 1. (Signed) Richard D. Marvel 2012 LEGISLATIVE JOURNAL
LEGISLATIVE BILL 2. With emergency.
A bill for an act to provide for the compensation of employees, mileage of members, and for supplies and other incidental expenses incurred during the Sixty-third (Extraordinary) Session of the Legis lature of the State, of Nebraska; to appropriate the sum of six thou sand dollars therefor; and to declare an emergency.
Whereupon the President stated: "All provisions of law rela tive to procedure having been complied with, the question is, 'Shall the bill pass with the emergency clause attached?'"
Voting in the affirmative, 39:
Adams, J. Diers Liebers Pohlman Adams, T. Duis Lillibridge Prohs Beaver Hern Lindgren Shultz Bridenbaugh Hill Lusienski Syas Brown Hoyt McNutt Tvrdik Burney Klaver Metzger Vogel Carmody Kotouc Moulton Wellensiek Carson Kreutz Nelson \Villiams Cole Larkin Person Wilson Cramer Lee Pizer
Voting in the negative, O.
Not voting, 4:
Babcock Marvel Peterson Shalla
A constitutional two-thirds majority having voted in the af firmative, the bill was declared passed with the emergency clause and the title agreed to.
Explanation of Vote
Mr. President: Had I been present. I would have voted "aye" on L. B. 2. (Signe~) Richard D. Marvel
Mr. Pohlman Presiding
President Warner Presiding SEVENTH DAY-APRIL 24, 1952 2013
STANDING COmUTTEE REPORTS
Enrollment and Review
LEGlSLATIVE BILL 1. Correctly enrolled. LEGISLATIVE BILL 2. Correctly enrolled.
(Signed) John E. Beaver, Chairman
President Signs
While the Legislature was in session and capable of transacting business, the President signed:
L. B. 1 L. B. 2
STANDING COM~nTTEE REPORTS
Enrollment and Review
Presented to the Governor for approval April 24, 1952, at 9:07 a.m.
L. B. 1 L. B. 2
(Signed) John E. Beaver, Chairman
MOTION-Notify the Governor
Mr. President: I move that a committee of five be appointed to wait upon the Governor to advise him that the Legislature has completed its work and is ready to adjourn and ask him if he has any further message for the Legislature. (Signed) Otto H. Liebers
The motion prevailed and the President appointed the following members to serve on said committee:
Liebers, chairman; Pt>hlman, Wilson, Syas, Kotouc
Governor Peterson was escorted to the rostrum and addressed the Legislature. 2014 LEGISLATIVE JOURNAL
Statement
Senator Prohs expressed appreciation for the courtesies shown him during the time he has served in the Legislature.
Adjournment
Mr. President: The Sixty-third (Extraordinary) Session of the Legislature of Nebraska haVing finished all business before it, I move that it now adjourn sine die. (Signed) Otto J. Prohs
The motion prevailed, and at 9: 25 a.m. the Legislature ad journed.
Hugo F. Srb
Clerk of the Legislature SALARIES OF EMPLOYEES 2015
REPORT ON SALARIES OF LEGISLATIVE EMPLOYEES
Paid from Special Legislative Funds
From April 16 to April 25, incl., 1952
Rate of Employee Position Pay Total
L. T. Fleetwood Asst. Clerk $16.00 da $112.00 George Santo Sgt.-at-arms 7.40 da 51.80 R. C. Johnson Asst. Sgt.-at-arms 7.00 da 49.00 Ruby Nelson Postmistress 6.00 da 42.00 E. C. Hansen Chaplain 4.60 da 32.00 Jo Fisher Engrossing Clerk 10.00 da 60.00 Hollis S. Thurber Bookkeeper 8.00 da 64.00 Glendora Hueser Secretary 7.60 da 26.60 Verna M. Coleman Page 5.40 da 37.80 Winona B. Brady Page 5.40 da 27.00 Paula Williams Page 5.40 da 35.10 George Wilcox Page 5.40 da 5.40 Gertrude Tyler Telephone Operator 6.00 da 48.00 F. R. Miller Clerk, Bill Room 7.40 da 59.20 Carl Hoffman Asst. Custodian 6.60 da 46.20 Velimir Timitch Asst. Custodian 6.60 da 52.80
TOTAL $749.10*
*Deducted from this amount:
Withholding Tax $82.80 Social Security 10.75
$93.55
The above list does not include the following employees who are paid on a monthly basis from regular legislative funds of the 62nd Session: Hugo F. Srb, Clerk of the Legislature; LaVerne Obermeyer, Journal Clerk; Guila C. Darling, Secretary; Ernest Fouts, Chief Custodian.
Hugo F. Srb
Clerk of the Legislature 2016 LEGISLATIVE JOURNAL
STANDIXG CO?lIl\IITTEES OF THE LEGISLATURE
Sixty-third (Extraordinary) Session
(April 17-24, 1952)
AGRICULTURE-Hern, Chairman
Marvel Duis Prohs Moulton T. Adams Williams Lusienski Cramer
BANKING, COMMERCE AND INSURANCE-Babcock, Chairman
Kotouc Brown McNutt Diers 'Wellensiek Beaver Kreutz Hoyt
BUDGET-Carmody, Chairman
Liebers Pizer Bridenbaugh Syas Hill Peterson Burney Shultz
EDUCATION-Cramer, Chairman
Marvel Duis Prohs Moulton T. Adams Williams Lusienski Hern
GOVERNMENT-Vogel, Chairman
Lindgren Klaver Cole Kreutz . Carson Nelson Larkin Shalla
JUDICIARY--Wellensiek, Acting Chairman
McNutt Person Kotouc Lee J. Adams Beaver Pohlman Tvrdik
LABOR AND PUBLIC WELFARE-Carson, Chairman Klaver Shalla Cole Vogel Kreutz Nelson Larkin Lindgren STANDING COMMITTEES 2017
MISCELLANEOUS APPROPRIATIONS AND CLAIMS Lillibridge, Chairman
Metzger Hoyt Brown Babcock Wilson Diers
PUBLIC HEALTH AND MISCELLANEOUS SUBJECTS Person, Chairman
Carson Klaver Lindgren . J. Adams Cole Nelson
PUBLIC WORKS-Prohs, Chairman
Hern Lusienski Cramer Marvel Duis \Villiams Moulton T. Adams
REVENUE-Tvrdik, Chairman Lee Larkin Wilson Pohlman Metzger Shalla Vogel Lillibridge
RULES-Lusienski, Chairman
T. Adams Wilson J. Adams Williams
INTERGOVERNMENTAL COOPERATION-Lee, Chairman
Members
Carmody Burney Vogel Babcock
Alternates
Lillibridge Bridenbaugh Moulton Prohs
Tvrdik, delegate at large
Cramer, alternate at large
ENROLLMENT & REVIEW-Beaver, Chairman 2018 LEGISLATIVE JOURNAL
JIESSAGE FROl\l GOVERNOR
After Adjournment
April 24, 1952
To the President, the Speaker and Members of the Legislature
Gentlemen:
Governor Peterson has requested me to inform Your Honorable Body that on April 24, 1952, he approved L.B. 1 and 2.
Respectfully submitted,
(Signed) Paul F. Wagner Administrative Assistant
I,EGISLATIVE BILT,S BY INTRODUCERS
Committee on Budget
L.B. 1 Appropriation, Storm Emergency Fund L.B. 2 Appropriation, expenses, special session CHRONOLOGY OF BILLS 2019
CHRONOLOGY OF BILLS
Sixty-third (Extraordinary) Session
Page LEGISLATIVE BILL 1 By Committee on Budget
Apr. 17 Read first time 1991 Apr. 17 Rules suspended. Placed on General File 1992 Apr. 17 Unanimous consent for co-introducers 1992 Apr. 18 Considered. Referred for review 199 5 Apr. 19 Placed on Select File 1999 Apr. 21 Referred for engrossment 2001 Apr. 21 Co-introducers added 2001 Apr. 22 Correctly engrossed 2004 Apr. 24 Final Reading 2·011 Apr. 24 Non-vote Explanation 2011 Apr. 24 Correctly enrolled 2013 Apr. 24 Signed by President 2013 Apr. 24 Presented' to Governor 2013 Apr. 24 Approved by Governor. Notification received after adjournment 2018
LEGISLATIVE BIIjL 2 B~' Committee on Budget
Apr. 17 Read first time 1991 Apr. 17 Rules suspended. Placed on General File 1992 Apr. 17 Unanimous consent for co-introducers 1992 Apr. 18 Considered. Referred for review 199 5 Apr. 19 Placed on Select File 1999 Apr. 21 Referred for engrossment 2001 Apr. 22 Correctly engrossed 2004 Apr. 24 Final Reading 2012 Apr. 24 Non-vote Explanation 2012 Apr. 24 Correctly enrolled : 2013 Apr. 24 Signed by President 2013 Apr. 24 Presented to Governor 2013 Apr. 24 Approved by Governor. Notification received after adjournment 2018 2020 LEGISLATIVE JOURNAL
GENERAL INDEX·
Sixty-third (Extraordinary) Session
Page ADJOURNMENT
Sine die 2014
AD.TUTANT GENERAL
Appropriation, emergency relief, LB 1 2019 Proclamation, Governor Peterson 1981 Report on Operation Snow Bound 2001
ANNOUNCEl\lENTS
Committee meetings 1999, 2004 Plane trip to view flooded area 1992
APPOINTMENTS (See Governor)
APPRECIATION
Douglas County Commissioners, Civil Defense Act 2007 Prohs, Senator Otto J 2014
APPROPRIATIONS
Expenses, legislative, LB 2 2019 Proclamation, Governor Peterson 1981 Storm Emergency Fund, LB 1 2019
ATTORNEY GENERAL-OPINIONS
Legislative session, required time 1996 GENERAL INDEX 2021
Page BILLS
Appropriation, Storm Emergency Fund, LB 1 2()19 Approved after Session 2018 By Introducers 2018 Chronology 2019 Expenses, legislative, LB 2 2019
BIRTIIDAY
Senator Kotouc 2004
CERTIFICATES
Clerk of the Legislature ~ 2027 Secretary of State, Pohlman appointment 1984
ClllEF JUSTICE
Administration of oath 1985 Escorted before Legislature 1985
CIVIL DEFENSE ACT
Appreciation, Douglas County Commissioners 2007
CLERK, LEGISLATURE Certificate 2027 Employees 2010 Journal ~ 2009 Statutes, Session Laws , 1992, 2009 Supplies 1992
COMMITTEES
Highway, Legislative Council, meeting 1999, 2004 Select Credentials, appointment, report 1983 Escort Chief Justice 1985 Escort new member 1985 Notify and escort Governor 1986, 2013 Standing Appointment, new member 1985 Meetings 2004 Membership 2016 2022 LEGISLATIVE JOURNAL
Page COMMUNICATIONS
Frey, Leslie L., re reorganization of state departments 1995 Hruska, Roman L., Chairman, Douglas County Commissioners, appreciation 2007 Putney. W. W., Potentate. Sesostris Temple, Shrine Ceremonial, invitation 1994 Secretary of State, official appointment of Floyd W. Pohlman to Legislature 1983 Southeast Nebraska Taxpayers Assn.• re Ft. Robinson 2010 State of California. re Michigan resolution 1995 State of Maine, re New Hampshire resolution 1991 State of New Hampshire, resolution to Congress 1991 Stryker, John A., re change in license plates 1991
EMERGENCY, RELIEF
Douglas County Commissioners, appreciation 2007 Governor's message to Legislature 1986 Proclamation by Governor 1981 Report. Operation Snow Bound 2001
EMPLOYEES
Compensation, special session, LB 2 2019 Retention, interim work 2010 Salaries, wage schedule, report 2009, 2015
EXPENSES
Appropriation, LB 2 2019 Salaries 2015
EXPLAXATIOX OF VOTE
l\Iarvel, Richard D 2011. 2012
FEES A;\"D SALARIES
Appropriation, LB 2 2019 Employees. wage schedule, report 2009, 2015
FLOODS Control. study by Legislative Council, Leg. Res. # 2 2000 Governor's message to Legislature 1986 GENERAL INDEX 2023
Page FORT ROBINSON
Conveyance to State of Nebraska, Leg. Res. #1 1998
FUNDS
Expenses, legislative, LB 2 ' 2019 Proclamation, Governor Peterson 1,981 Storm Emergency, LB 1 2019
GOVERNOR
Appointments Pohlman, Floyd W., Legislature 1984 Sholes, Lewis C., Douglas County Tax Appraisal Board 1990 Messages After adjournment 2018 Open, close Special Session 1986, 2013 Proclamation calling Special Session 1981 Notify and escort 1986, 2013
INVITATIONS
Engineers' Week, University of Nebraska 2009 Shrine Ceremonial 1994
JOURNAL, LEGISLATIVE (See Legislature)
LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL
Highway Committee, meeting 1999, 2004 Information re proposed Constitutional Amendments 2010 Study, adequate flood control, Leg. Res. # 2 2000
LEGISLATURE
Adjourn, sine die 2014 Appropriation, LB 2 2019 Attorney General's opinion ; 1996 Bills, chronology 2019 Call to order 1981 Committees (See specific heading) Employees (See specific heading) Expenses (See specific heading) Governor (See specific heading) Journal . Approved 2009 2024 LEGISLATIVE JOURNAL
Page Permanent, copies to members, press 2009 Members Appointment 1984 Appreciation 2014 Certificate · 1984 Mileage, LB 2 2019 Oath of Office 1985 Roster 1978 Welcomed 1985 Officers , 1977 Rules, adopted 1983 Supplies, Clerk to furnish 1992
LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR Furnished Session Laws, Journal 2009
MOTIONS
Adjourn, sine die 2014 Approve Journal 2009 Committees, Select Credentials 1983, 1984 Notify, escort 1985,1986, 2013 Committees, Standing Appointment, new member 1985 Employees Clerk to retain ; 2010 Salary schedule 2009 Session Laws, Journal 1992, 2009 Supplies ; 1992 Suspend Rules 1992, 2010
NEBRASKA, STATE
Conveyance of Fort Robinson, Leg. Res. #1 1998
OATHS, OFFICIAL
Administration, Chief Justice 1985
OFFICERS (See Legislature)
PRESS
Representatives 1977 Session Laws, Journals 2009 GENERAL INDEX 2025
Page PROCLAMATION
Governor Peterson 1981
REPORTS Committee : 1983, 1984 Operation Snow Bound 2001 Salaries, legislative employees 2015
RESOLUTIONS 1. Conveyance of Fort Robinson to State 1998, 1999, 2001, 2003 2. Adequate flood control, study by Legislative Council :2000, 2003
RULES (See Legislature)
SALARIES (See Fees and Salaries)
SECRETARY OF STATE Certificate of appointment, new member 1984 Letter of transmittal .. ; 1983
SESSION LAWS, STATUTES, JOURNALS
Clerk to furnish 1992, 2009
STATEMENTS Appreciation, Senator Prohs 2014 Information re proposed Constitutional Amendments 2010
SUPPLIES (See Legislature)
SUSPENSION OF RULES
Consider Bills 2001 Final Reading 2010 General File 1992
UNANIMOUS CONSENT Co-introducers 1992, 1999, 2001 Incorporate letter in Journal 2009 2026 LEGISLATIVE JOURNAL
Page VISITORS
Beatty, Miss Dorothy, teacher, students, Columbus 2006 Henninger, Gen. Guy N., Lt. Col. Kenneth E. Ristau, l\1:aj. Wm. Kitrell 2001 Nelson, Lawrence, Supt., students, Dixon 2004 Rockwell, Forrest, Supt., students, et aI, Craig 2003 Sailors, Frank, Supt., students, Newcastle 2004 Wood, Brig. Gen. Warren C 2010 CERTIFICATE 2027
CERTIFICATE
I, Hugo F. Srb, Clerk of the Legislature, hereby certify that the foregoing is a true and correct copy of the Legislative Journal of the Sixty-second Session of the Legislature of the State of Nebraska, convened and held in the city of Lincoln, State of Nebraska, January 2, 1951 to May 26, 1951, and of the Legislative Journal of the Sixty-third (Extraordinary) Session of the Legislature of the State of Nebraska, convened and held in the city of Lincoln, State of Nebraska, April 17, 1952 to April 24, 1952.
(Signed) Hugo F. Srb-- Clerk of the Legislature
Lincoln, Nebraska
May 15, 1952