The redistricting process in Nebraska took another step with the hearing of a legislative resolution.

Senator Lou Ann Linehan of Omaha, the sponsor, introduced the resolution to the Redistricting Committee…

During the hearing, Spike Eickholt with ACLU Nebraska says they support the resolution and relayed a poll they had done on redistricting…

Mark McHargue, President of the Nebraska Farm Bureau, representing an ag and rural coalition says they oppose the resolution in its current form because it would further dilute rural districts..

The resolution passed onto the floor for debate. The process will require a special session later this year to approve the new maps.