General Affairs
Senators raised the state’s smoking age and changed the regulation of party busses and special designated licenses this session.
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General Affairs
Bill to reduce special designated licenses passed
Certain alcohol vendors may expand their operations temporarily without obtaining a special designated license under a bill passed Aug. 11.
Read moreSmoking age raised
Lawmakers raised Nebraska’s smoking age Aug. 11.
Read moreBill to reduce special designated licenses amended, advanced
Certain alcohol vendors would be able to expand their operations temporarily under a bill that advanced from general file July 22.
Read morePrescription drug access measure advanced
Medicaid recipients could not be denied certain prescription medication coverage under a bill advanced from general file July 22.
Read moreBill to raise smoking age advanced
A bill to raise Nebraska’s smoking age advanced from general file July 21.
Read moreParty bus bill approved
Lawmakers passed a bill Feb. 13 that requires licenses for charter buses that allow consumption of alcohol under the state’s Liquor Control Act.
Read moreGaming constitutional amendment proposed
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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Bill would legalize sports betting
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.
Read moreAmended party bus bill advances
Lawmakers advanced a bill from select file Feb. 6 that would license charter buses that allow consumption of alcohol under the state’s Liquor Control Act.
Read moreBill would reduce special designated licenses
Certain alcohol vendors would be able to temporarily expand their operations under a bill considered Feb. 3 by the General Affairs Committee.
Read moreSmoking, vaping restrictions sought
The General Affairs Committee considered three bills Feb. 3 designed to reduce smoking and vaping by teenagers and young adults.
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Plan sought for creative districts
The General Affairs Committee heard testimony Jan. 27 on a potential change to the Nebraska Art Council’s duties.
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New regulation sought for party buses
Lawmakers advanced a bill from general file Jan. 21 that would license charter busses that allow consumption of alcohol under the state’s Liquor Control Act.
Read moreSession Review: General Affairs
Lawmakers made changes to the regulation of mechanical amusement devices, the Nebraska Lottery and vapor and tobacco products this session.
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