Gov. Pillen allows capitol security bill to become law without his signature

LINCOLN, Neb. (KLKN) — Governor Jim Pillen is allowing a State Capitol security bill to become law without his signature.

In a letter to the Legislature on Thursday, Pillen said while he believes LB 1237 is well-intentioned, it will not receive his signature.

“Although LB1237 includes provisions which would not have been my preferred policy routes toward achieving our shared goal of a secure Capitol, I nevertheless respect the good faith and earnest efforts of the bill’s designers, as well as the overwhelming support it received on final passage by the Legislature, and will therefore allow it to become law.”

The bill assigns the Nebraska State Patrol responsibility for implementing security procedures by Jan. 1, 2027, to prevent the entry of weapons and prohibited substances into the State Capitol.

You can read the full letter to the Legislature below: