It shall be the duty of the presiding officer of the Legislature to preside over the Legislature, to keep and maintain order during the session thereof, and to do and perform the duties devolving on him by general parliamentary usage, and the rules adopted by the Legislature.

Source

  • Laws 1867, § 4, p. 85;
  • R.S.1913, § 3755;
  • C.S.1922, § 3148;
  • C.S.1929, § 50-114;
  • Laws 1941, c. 101, § 1, p. 418;
  • C.S.Supp.,1941, § 50-114;
  • R.S.1943, § 50-113.

Terms Used In Nebraska Statutes 50-113

  • Presiding officer: A majority-party Senator who presides over the Senate and is charged with maintaining order and decorum, recognizing Members to speak, and interpreting the Senate's rules, practices and precedents.