The Nebraska Legislature convened for the 2013 session on Wednesday, January 9.     Since this year ends in an odd number, the legislature will meet for 90 working days.

Committee chairs and a new speaker were elected.

* (re-elected)

Speaker: Greg Adams of York

Chairman of the Executive Board: John Wightman of Lexington*

Agriculture Committee: Ken Schilz of Ogallala

Banking, Commerce and Insurance: Mike Gloor of Grand Island

Health and Human Services: Kathy Campbell of Lincoln*

Natural Resources: Tom Carlson of Holdrege

Revenue: Galen Hadley of Kearney

Appropriations: Heath Mello of Omaha

Business and Labor: Steve Lathrop of Omaha*

Education: Kate Sullivan of Cedar Rapids

General Affairs: Russ Karpisek of Wilber*

Government, Military and Veterans Affairs: Bill Avery of Lincoln*

Nebraska Retirement Systems: Jeremy Nordquist of Omaha*

Transportation and Telecommunications: Annette Dubas of Fullerton

Urban Affairs: Amanda McGill of Lincoln*

Judiciary: Brad Ashford of Omaha*