LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) — Nebraska lawmakers have concluded a 2015 session marked by high-profile votes on taxes, immigration, state spending and the death penalty.

Senators and Gov. Pete Ricketts focused on their policy agreements Friday and played down the veto override votes on this year’s most contentious issues.

Ricketts set aside his recent defeats and congratulated lawmakers on their efforts to lower property taxes and slow state spending. Ricketts says officials need to pursue additional tax relief next year.

His comments came after lawmakers overrode his veto of a death penalty repeal bill and legislation to give driver’s licenses to certain young immigrants who were brought to the country illegally. Senators also increased the gas tax over his objections.

Speaker of the Legislature Galen Hadley praised senators for their willingness to tackle tough issues.