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Expansion of to-go alcohol sales considered

February 10, 2021February 10, 2021 admin Sen. Suzanne Geist, LB72

The General Affairs Committee heard testimony Feb. 8 on a bill intended to expand off-premises alcohol sales in Nebraska.

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Bill would reduce tax on certain alcoholic beverages

February 10, 2021 admin Sen. Tony Vargas, LB578

Taxes on ready-to-drink cocktails would be significantly lowered under a bill considered Feb. 8 by the General Affairs Committee.

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Constitutional amendment would tax, regulate sports betting

February 2, 2021February 3, 2021 admin Sen. Brett Lindstrom, LR26CA

The Legislature would be authorized to regulate and tax sports wagering in Nebraska under a constitutional amendment considered Feb. 1 by the General Affairs Committee.

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Racetrack casino bills considered

February 2, 2021February 2, 2021 admin Sen. Tom Briese, LB561 LB560 LB73

A bill to establish the regulatory oversight necessary to carry out a constitutional amendment passed in 2020 was considered Feb. 1 by the General Affairs Committee. Nebraska voters legalized casino gaming at licensed racetracks through an initiative petition drive.

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Bill would allow gaming near some fairgrounds

February 1, 2021February 1, 2021 admin Sen. Ray Aguilar, LB371

Casinos could be established at or near the site of fairs hosted by licensed racetracks under a bill considered Feb. 1 by the General Affairs Committee.

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Sen. Justin Wayne
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Regulation sought for kickboxing, bare-knuckle boxing

January 25, 2021 admin Sen. Justin Wayne, LB70

Fight fans in Nebraska would have more entertainment options under a bill considered Jan. 25 by the General Affairs Committee.

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Sen. Tom Briese
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General Affairs

September 4, 2020October 14, 2020 admin Sen. Tom Briese, LB1064 LB734 LB1056 LR295CA LB971

Senators raised the state’s smoking age and changed the regulation of party busses and special designated licenses this session.

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Bill to reduce special designated licenses passed

August 12, 2020August 14, 2020 admin Sen. John Lowe, LB1056 LB980

Certain alcohol vendors may expand their operations temporarily without obtaining a special designated license under a bill passed Aug. 11.

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Smoking age raised

August 12, 2020August 12, 2020 admin Sen. Tom Briese, LB1064 LB322

Lawmakers raised Nebraska’s smoking age Aug. 11.

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Bill to reduce special designated licenses amended, advanced

July 23, 2020July 24, 2020 admin Sen. John Lowe, LB1056 LB943 LB980

Certain alcohol vendors would be able to expand their operations temporarily under a bill that advanced from general file July 22.

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Prescription drug access measure advanced

July 23, 2020July 24, 2020 admin Sen. Anna Wishart, LB1052 LB847 LB887

Medicaid recipients could not be denied certain prescription medication coverage under a bill advanced from general file July 22.

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Bill to raise smoking age advanced

July 22, 2020 admin Sen. Tom Briese, LB1064

A bill to raise Nebraska’s smoking age advanced from general file July 21.

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Party bus bill approved

February 13, 2020 admin Sen. Megan Hunt, LB734

Lawmakers passed a bill Feb. 13 that requires licenses for charter buses that allow consumption of alcohol under the state’s Liquor Control Act.

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Gaming constitutional amendment proposed

February 11, 2020 admin Sen. Justin Wayne, LR295CA

The General Affairs Committee heard testimony Feb. 10 on a proposed constitutional amendment that would legalize games of chance in Nebraska.

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Sen. Justin Wayne
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Bill would legalize sports betting

February 11, 2020February 13, 2020 admin Sen. Justin Wayne, LB971

Sports wagering would be legalized under a bill considered Feb. 10 by the General Affairs Committee. LB971, introduced by Sen. Justin Wayne of Omaha, would redefine the state’s definition of a lottery to include wagers on sports contest, excluding high school and youth games.

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