# Executive Board Focused on Expulsion Case, Capitol Security  
**Published:** 2026-05-15T14:26:24.000Z  
**Source:** [Unicameral Update (NE Legislature)](https://update.legislature.ne.gov/?p=41139)  
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The Nebraska Legislature's Executive Board addressed two major issues during the 2026 session: [the potential expulsion of a member and enhanced security considerations](https://update.legislature.ne.gov/?p=41139).

Following a two-hour public hearing, the Nebraska Unicameral's Executive Board voted unanimously to send the resolution pushing for the expulsion of Amherst Sen. Dan McKeon to the floor. Instead of possibly becoming the first sitting senator expelled from the Nebraska Legislature, State Sen. Dan McKeon resigned before the full Legislature voted on the matter.

The resolution proposes McKeon be expelled over a reported "pattern of conduct deemed unbecoming of a member of the Nebraska Legislature" with findings from a formal investigation into violations of the Nebraska Legislature's Workplace Harassment Policy. McKeon said he recognized his "words and actions were careless, regardless of intent" and expressed a commitment to grow from his mistakes in his resignation speech.

Beyond the McKeon case, the Executive Board pursued significant Capitol security measures. The Nebraska Legislature bolstered security for public officials this session by passing laws that create security checkpoints at the entrances to the capitol building in Lincoln and allow elected officials to use campaign funds on personal security.

LB1237 calls for metal detectors at the entrances to the capitol building and directs Nebraska State Patrol officers to stop anyone without a permit from bringing a gun into the Capitol. It would also allow Nebraskans with an active concealed carry permit, including the associated training, to still carry firearms in the Capitol after going through new metal detectors.

Threats against public officials in all political parties across the country are trending up, according to experts cited in coverage of the security measures. Hansen said the move was prompted by "recent acts of political violence in nearby states and across the country". The bill passed on final reading with a 45-4 vote.

## Sources

- [Unicameral Update (NE Legislature)](https://update.legislature.ne.gov/?p=41139)
- [Nebraska Public Media - Legislature bolsters public official security as threats on the rise across the country](https://nebraskapublicmedia.org/en/news/news-articles/legislature-bolsters-public-official-security-as-threats-on-the-rise-across-the-country/)
- [WOWT - Legislators advance resolution to expel Nebraska Sen. Dan McKeon](https://www.wowt.com/2026/01/12/legislators-advance-resolution-expel-nebraska-sen-dan-mckeon/)
- [Nebraska Examiner - State Sen. Dan McKeon resigns from Nebraska Legislature minutes before expulsion debate](https://nebraskaexaminer.com/2026/01/13/state-sen-dan-mckeon-resigns-from-nebraska-legislature-minutes-before-start-of-expulsion-debate/)
- [KOLN - Domestic violence, childcare, Capitol security bills see final passage](https://www.1011now.com/2026/04/10/domestic-violence-childcare-capitol-security-bills-see-final-passage-nebraska-legislature/)

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This article was generated by AI (claude-haiku-4-5-20251001) based on source material from Unicameral Update (NE Legislature), enriched with 3 web searches. The original source is available at https://update.legislature.ne.gov/?p=41139.