Tom Briese | |
|---|---|
| 43rd Treasurer of Nebraska | |
| In office November 1, 2023 – November 6, 2025 | |
| Governor | Jim Pillen |
| Preceded by | John Murante |
| Succeeded by | Joey Spellerberg |
| Chair of the Executive Board of the Nebraska Legislature | |
| In office January 4, 2023 – October 31, 2023 | |
| Preceded by | Dan Hughes |
| Succeeded by | Ray Aguilar |
| Member of the Nebraska Legislature from the 41st district | |
| In office January 4, 2017 – October 31, 2023 | |
| Preceded by | Kate Sullivan |
| Succeeded by | Fred Meyer |
| Personal details | |
| Born | (1959-04-12) April 12, 1959 Albion, Nebraska, U.S. |
| Party | Republican |
| Education | University of Nebraska, Lincoln (BS, JD) |
Tom Briese (born April 12, 1959) is an American politician who served as Nebraska State Treasurer from 2023 to 2025. He previously served in the Nebraska Legislature, representing the 41st district from 2017 to 2023.[1][2]
Political career
Tom Briese was elected as state senator for Nebraska's Legislative District 41 in 2016 and was re-elected in 2020.[3] In 2022, Briese proposed a constitutional amendment to allow for the recall election of governors and state senators, which gained traction in 2023 after fellow state senator Merv Riepe[4] voted against the Nebraska Heartbeat Act, which would have banned most abortions after six-weeks.[5] Ultimately, the proposed amendment was postponed indefinitely.[6]
In September 2023 Briese was appointed by Governor Jim Pillen to succeed John Murante as Nebraska State Treasurer; he assumed office on November 1, 2023.[7] On November 3, 2025, Governor Pillen announced that Briese would resign as Treasurer just two years after he was appointed.[8]
References
- ^ Hammel, Paul (June 24, 2015). "Albion farmer Tom Briese to seek District 41 legislative seat". Omaha.com. Retrieved February 26, 2019.
- ^ Mike Buhler (December 12, 2016). "Briese ready to represent 41st". Norfolkdailynews.com. Retrieved February 26, 2019.
- ^ "Nebraska Legislature". nebraskalegislature.gov. Retrieved May 5, 2023.
- ^ "Nebraska Republicans want to recall lawmakers after abortion bill failure". KLKN-TV. May 5, 2023. Retrieved May 5, 2023.
- ^ Duster, Chandelis (April 28, 2023). "Anti-abortion bills fail in GOP-controlled Nebraska and South Carolina | CNN Politics". CNN. Retrieved May 5, 2023.
- ^ "Nebraska Legislature". nebraskalegislature.gov. Retrieved May 15, 2025.
- ^ "Governor appoints central Nebraska lawmaker to fill vacant state treasurer post". The Associated Press. September 14, 2023. Retrieved September 20, 2023.
- ^ Anderson, Jake (November 3, 2025). "Nebraska state treasurer resigns, Fremont mayor appointed to replace him, Pillen says". KETV. Retrieved November 3, 2025.
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