The so called “Heartbeat bill”, LB626 was derailed last week in the Nebraska legislature when a motion to shut off debate was defeated. The motion needed thirty-three votes and got thirty-two.

District 40 Senator Barry DeKay of Niobrara says it’s unlikely the bill can come back this session…..

DeKay says it was a long debate…..

DeKay says it will be tough to get many bills debated and passed this session…..

Senators have about twenty legislative days left on the ninety-day calendar.