Thread by @ChrisDunkerLJS

On LB77 from Sen. Tom Brewer, which would allow Nebraskans to carry a concealed weapon without a permit, lawmakers got the 33 votes needed to shut off debate.

(Fixed an unfortunate typo in previous tweet.)

LB77 passes on final reading 33-14.

Someone in the north balcony starts yelling “Shame” and is escorted from the chamber.

Another woman just yelled “We’ll remember you guys” and the said she’d see herself out.

Lt. Gov. Joe Kelly just ordered the balcony cleared.

Brewer said with Sens. Justin Wayne and Terrell McKinney excused today, he had some concern that he would have the votes, but was able to ultimately prevail.

The person removed from the chamber was Melody Vaccaro of Nebraskans Against Gun Violence.

I've heard that Vaccaro was taken to the security office and given a letter informing her she's been banned from the Capitol unless she makes an appointment and then escorted out of the building.

"You have been Banned and Barred from the Nebraska State Capitol and the Nebraska State Capitol grounds. You are not to enter the Nebraska State Capitol or the Nebraska State Capitol grounds except for scheduled appointments to conduct business."

This is a Nebraska State Patrol policy and not a policy of the #neleg, I've been told.

I'm not a lawyer, but wondering how this doesn't infringe upon someone's First Amendment rights.

Here's what The Rules say about the presiding officer's duties to keep order in the chamber. It doesn't say anything about banning someone from the grounds for life. Still waiting to hear back from NSP.