LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) — A bill that would let Nebraska adults suffering from a terminal illness legally end their own lives has stalled in committee, but its sponsor says he’s confident the Legislature will still debate it this year.

The Legislature’s Judiciary Committee voted 4-4 Tuesday on the bill by Sen. Ernie Chambers of Omaha.

Chambers says he will talk to committee members individually to try to secure another voter on the bill.

If committee members hold their positions, Chambers says there are other ways to get the issue debated on the floor, such as amending it to another bill or making a motion to pull it from committee.

Chambers has designated the measure his priority.