Opponents say it’s not needed, but state legislators approve creation of a special citizen’s commission to re-draw political boundaries after the Census.
Senator Robert Hilkemann of Omaha accuses supporters of pushing a plan that isn’t needed. . .

Senator Matt Hansen of Lincoln doesn’t buy the argument that the change will intensify the politics involved in redistricting…

Supporters had to overcome a last-minute filibuster of the bill. It passed on a 29-15 vote.