Dave Heineman

Governor of Nebraska

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Post Office Box 94848
Lincoln, NE 68509-4848

Website : http://www.governor.nebraska.gov/

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Name: Dave Heineman

Office Title: Governor of Nebraska

First Elected: 01/20/2005 (Appointed)

Last Elected: 11/02/2010

Office Address:

Gender: Male

Family: Wife: Sally Ganem; 1 Child: Sam

Date of Birth: 05/12/1948

Place of Birth: Falls City, NE

Home City: Freemont, NE

Religion: Methodist


Voting Record

Executive Actions

Date Bill No. Bill Title Outcome Vote
May 25, 2013 LB 195 2013-2014 Biennium Budget Vetoed – Executive Veto
May 21, 2013 LB 194 2013-2014 Supplemental Appropriations Vetoed – Executive Line Item Veto
May 13, 2013 LB 553 Increases state contribution to teacher retirement plans from 1% to 2% Vetoed – Executive Veto
April 17, 2012 LB 1161 Authorizes Land Study in Nebraska for Keystone XL Pipeline Route Signed – Executive Sign
April 13, 2012 LB 599 Prenatal Care for Undocumented Immigrants Vetoed – Executive Veto
April 11, 2012 LB 1020A Relating to Appropriations Vetoed – Executive Veto
April 11, 2012 LB 1020 Relating to Education Vetoed – Executive Veto
April 11, 2012 LB 357 Relating to the Local Option Sales Tax Vetoed – Executive Veto
April 11, 2012 LB 862A Relating to Appropriations Vetoed – Executive Line Item Veto
April 9, 2012 LB 806 Relating to the State Racing Commission Vetoed – Executive Veto
April 9, 2012 LB 806A Relating to Appropriations for the State Racing Commission Vetoed – Executive Veto
April 2, 2012 LB 1072 Relating to Claims Against the State Vetoed – Executive Line Item Veto
Feb. 13, 2012 LB 415 Relating to Contraband in a Detention Facility Vetoed – Executive Veto
May 26, 2011 LB 704 Congressional Redistricting Signed – Executive Sign
May 26, 2011 LB 703 Legislative Redistricting Signed – Executive Sign
May 26, 2011 LB 521 Requires Physician Presence During Abortions Signed – Executive Sign
May 24, 2011 LB 256 Relating to Horseracing Vetoed – Executive Veto
May 24, 2011 LB 200 Relating to Low-Income Access to Healthy Foods Vetoed – Executive Veto
May 18, 2011 LB 22 Prohibits Insurance Coverage of Abortion Signed – Executive Sign
May 11, 2011 LB 421 Park Entry Permit Fees Vetoed – Executive Veto
April 26, 2011 LB 204 Requires Blood-Lead Testing Prior to School Enrollment Vetoed – Executive Veto
April 26, 2011 LB 600 Adopt the Nursing Facility Quality Assurance Assessment Act Vetoed – Executive Veto
April 14, 2010 LB 999 Temporary Prohibition on New Hospital Licenses Signed – Executive Sign
April 14, 2010 LB 780 PTSD Workers’ Compensation Benefits for First Responders Signed – Executive Sign
April 14, 2010 LB 861 Alcohol Law Amendments Signed – Executive Sign
April 13, 2010 LB 1103 Prohibiting Abortions After 20 Weeks of Pregnancy Signed – Executive Sign
April 13, 2010 LB 842 Repealing Special Prosecutor Requirement for In-Custody Deaths Signed – Executive Sign
April 13, 2010 LB 594 Abortion Screening Requirements Signed – Executive Sign
April 12, 2010 LB 1048A Regarding Appropriations Vetoed – Executive Line Item Veto
April 12, 2010 LB 420 Sales Tax Exemption Vetoed – Executive Veto
March 3, 2010 LB 867 Alcohol Shipping Fee Increase Vetoed – Executive Veto
May 29, 2009 LB 675 Requiring Ultrasounds before Abortion Signed – Executive Sign
May 26, 2009 LB 626 Public Employee Prohibited Activities Amendments Vetoed – Executive Veto
April 22, 2009 LB 355 Exempting Cigar Bars from the Smoking Ban Signed – Executive Sign
April 9, 2009 LB 260 Wrongful Conviction Compensation Signed – Executive Sign
March 5, 2009 LB 5 Trapping In Rights-of-Way Signed – Executive Sign
Feb. 26, 2009 LB 85 Bond Revenue to Fund Streets and Bridges Signed – Executive Sign
Nov. 21, 2008 LB 1 Establishing an Age Limit on Safe Haven Law Signed – Executive Sign
April 24, 2008 LB 986 Adopt the Electronics Recycling Act Vetoed – Executive Veto
April 21, 2008 LB 819 Change provisions of the Employment Security Law and the Nebraska Workers’ Compensation Act Vetoed – Executive Veto
April 21, 2008 LB 986A Appropriations to enable the adoption of the Electronics Recycling Act Vetoed – Executive Veto
April 21, 2008 LB 1147A Appropriations to enable the changing of provisions relating to retirement and the Nebraska Investment Council Vetoed – Executive Line Item Veto
April 10, 2008 LB 1157 Uniform School Testing Signed – Executive Sign
April 2, 2008 LB 959 2007-2009 Budget Amendments Signed – Executive Veto
Feb. 26, 2008 LB 395 Statewide Smoking Ban Signed – Executive Sign
May 31, 2007 LB 551 Sports Arena and Convention Center Funding Signed – Executive Sign
May 31, 2007 LB 658 Change provisions relating to Class I and Class VI school districts Vetoed – Executive Veto
May 31, 2007 LB 653 Standard Academic Testing Signed – Executive Sign
May 29, 2007 LB 641 School Property Tax and Learning Communities Bill Signed – Executive Sign
May 21, 2007 LB 321 Appropriate funds for state government expenses Vetoed – Executive Veto
May 21, 2007 LB 198 Change requirements for campaign messages Vetoed – Executive Veto
May 18, 2007 LB 367 Tax Credits and Reductions Signed – Executive Sign
April 25, 2007 LB 415A Appropriations bill Vetoed – Executive Veto
April 25, 2007 LB 415 Change provisions relating to provisional operator’s permits and other operator’s licenses and permits Vetoed – Executive Veto
April 5, 2007 LB 106 Change the tax on certain tobacco products Vetoed – Executive Veto
Education and Experience

Profession: Office Manager

Education:
BS, United States Military Academy, West Point, 1970

Political Experience:
Governor, State of Nebraska, 2005-present
Appointed, State of Nebraska Governor, January 2005
Lieutenant Governor, State of Nebraska, 2002-2005
Treasurer, State of Nebraska, 1994-2001
Member, Fremont City Council, 1990-1994

Professional Experience:
Fremont Area Office Manager, Nebraska Congressman Doug Bereuter
Chief of Staff, Nebraska Congressman Hal Daub
Captain, United States Army
Proctor and Gamble

Non Legislative Committees:
Chair, Governors' Ethanol Coalition, 2007
Member, Homeland Security Advisory Council, 2004
Member, Governors' Biotechnology Partnership
Member, Nebraska Investment Council
Member, Quality Jobs Board
Member, State Canvassing Board
Former Member, National Homeland Security Advisory Council
Former Chair, Nebraska Information Technology Commission

Current Legislative Committees:

Organization, Awards and Publications

Organization:
Vice-chair, National Governors Association, present
Chair, National Governors Association, 2011-2012
President, National Association of State Treasurers, 1999-2000
Member, Achieve Board of Directors
Member, American Legion Post 21
Member, Fremont Area Chamber of Commerce
Member, Fremont Noon Optimist Club
Member, National Electronic Commerce Coordinating Council Board

Awards and Publications:

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