Welcome

Hello, I'm Nebraska Senator Bill Avery.

Welcome to the online headquarters for the 28th District of the Nebraska Legislature. It has been my honor to serve as your Senator since January 2007.

We have just completed the 102nd Session, Second Session! This year, we celebrated the 75th Anniversary of the Nebraska Unicameral. It has been an honor to be a part of a unique and successful one-house institution, which was the vision of former Senator George W. Norris.

During the 2012 session, I introduced several meaningful legislative bills aimed at bringing transparency to government, protecting schoolchildren children and Nebraska's farmers and ensuring more affordable and reliable public transportation for our citizens. Please visit my 2012 End of Session Update to learn about our major accomplishments this session.

Finally, please don't hesitate to contact me and let me know what's on your mind. You can contact me by phone: (402) 471.2633; by mail: 1114 Nebraska State Capitol, Lincoln, Nebraska 68509; by email: bavery@leg.ne.gov; or on Facebook or Twitter. I look forward to hearing from you!

Best Wishes,

Bill Avery

“Sen. Bill Avery … a thoughtful student of the Legislature, routinely works with lawmakers on his political left or right, building concensus through a focus on practical discussion …” -Omaha World Herald, Editorial, Nov. 28, 2008

Lastest News

MAY 2012: END OF SESSION REPORT

The 102nd Legislature, Second Session has come to an end. From childrens' welfare to taxing authority, the Legislature addressed a wide array of topics and brought resolution to many issues, making 2012 a productive and successful year.

LJS 04/30/12: Avery Joins Lawmakers in Support of Fairness Ordinance

"We believe a just society is a society that creates an environment of fairness and tolerance for all its citizens, not just some of its citizens, " Lincoln Sen. Bill Avery said at the fourth pro-amendment news conference in a week and a half

OWH 05/01/12: Avery Supports Racing Industry's Effort to Build Track

State Sen. Bill Avery of Lincoln, a leading opponent of the historic horse racing bill, said he was glad the racing industry was trying to help itself instead of asking the state to expand legalized gambling, which he opposes.

LJS 04/14/12: Avery Applauds Saturday's Husker Decision

Avery applauded the decision to cancel the game Saturday. "They made the right decision because the forecast is for more bad weather this afternoon," he said. "Tornadoes are not something you want to mess with."

LJS 04/02/12: Senator Avery's Centennial Mall Appropriation Approved

The $7.1 billion budget includes $80 million in capital construction, primarily for university and state college projects, about $800,000 to help restore Nebraska Centennial Mall near the Capitol, money to help fix the state's child welfare system and a partial restoration of child welfare provider rate cuts.