The 2010 Legislative Session has officially begun.

Less than two months after senators met for a special session dealing with the state's budget shortfall, senators were back in their Wednesday morning, gearing up for another 60 days of debating what is best for Nebraskans.

In 2010, senators say they are not wasting any time getting down to business, focusing on some of the most important issues facing Nebraskans.

The first is the budget.

"It's the big question as we go into the session, how is the economy doing overall, and are the budget adjustments we made going to be appropriate to carry us forward for the next year or two?" said Sen. Mike Gloor, Grand Island.

Another concern is creating and keeping jobs.

"The real debate from my point of view, is going to be protecting the funding that puts Nebraskans to work, and attracts good jobs, and making sure that we protect that, so we come out of this recession as fast and as strong as possible," said Sen. Tom White, Omaha.

Not only will this year's shorter 60-day session push senators to work faster, but because of last year's budget shortfall, some of this year's possible bills may not even make it to the legislative floor.

"I have yet to hear one who has said I'm excited about a bill that has a big price tag. We've gotten where we're at because of past conservative legislatures when it comes to spending, and we need to maintain that," said Gloor.

"A lot of senators just won't introduce bills that have large fiscal notes on them, because they know there's no choice on those right now," said White.

In the meantime, senators will continue studying economic numbers, hoping to change the pace of the budget debate.

"Hopefully, as we come out of this downturning economy, we'll be able to address some other topics, some very worthwhile topics," said Sen. Beau McCoy, Omaha.

Although the session is scheduled for 60 days, some senators say with the lack of money to spend, and each day costing taxpayers $10,00. There is the possibility the session could be cut short.