GRAND ISLAND, Neb. (AP) — The Hall County Board of Supervisors has called an emergency meeting to discuss legislation that would abolish the death penalty in Nebraska.

On Wednesday state lawmakers approved a bill abolishing capital punishment. Gov. Pete Ricketts has said he will veto the bill but has not said when he will do so.

Several media outlets say the board meeting is scheduled for Friday afternoon. County Supervisor Pam Lancaster said she wants the board to approve a resolution that would be sent to state senators, asking them to retain the death penalty by upholding Ricketts’ promised veto.

Nebraska has not executed a prisoner since 1997.