Party 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.
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Gaming 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.
Read moreFarm winery definition changed
Farm wineries were redefined under a bill that passed final reading May 24.
Read moreVaping, smoking ages raised
A bill intended to reduce the use of vaping products by minors passed May 24.
Read moreMechanical amusement regulations approved
The Nebraska Department of Revenue will determine in advance of distribution whether certain mechanical amusement devices are games of skill or chance under a bill passed May 23.
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Bill amended to change farm winery definition
The definition of a farm winery would change under a bill advanced to select file May 15.
Read moreMechanical amusement regulation bill amended, advanced
The Nebraska Department of Revenue would determine in advance of distribution whether certain mechanical amusement devices are games of skill or chance under a bill advanced from select file May 13.
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Bill to raise vaping, smoking ages advanced
A bill intended to reduce the use of vaping products by minors advanced to select file April 30.
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