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The Association of Students of the University of Nebraska proposed eight bills at their first meeting of the 2021 Spring Semester, passing five and discussing three.
Government Bill 19 was discussed and passed by the senate. This means that ASUN has accepted the electoral rules for the upcoming ASUN spring election.Â
Government Bill 20 passed, meaning ASUN will support Nebraska Legislative Bill 88, which would provide protections for freedom of the press and speech for student journalists.Â
Government Bill 21 also passed. This bill passing means that ASUN will support Nebraska Legislative Bill 89 which would allow those 18 years or older in the state of Nebraska to make their own healthcare decisions. However, the age of majority in Nebraska would remain at 19.Â
The Association of Students of the University of Nebraska will meet for the first time in the Spring 2021 semester on Wednesday to vote on multiple pieces of legislation.