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Search Results for: Anna Wishart

Judiciary 

Legalization of medical cannabis stalls

May 12, 2021May 13, 2021 admin Sen. Anna Wishart, LB474

A bill that would approve certain forms of cannabis for medical use did not advance from general file May 12 after a motion to end debate and force a vote on the proposal failed.

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Judiciary 

Legalization of medical cannabis proposed

March 10, 2021March 12, 2021 admin Sen. Anna Wishart, LB474

A bill that would approve certain forms of cannabis for medical use was heard by members of the Judiciary Committee March 10.

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Judiciary 

Legalization of medical cannabis stalls

May 16, 2019 admin Sen. Anna Wishart, LB110

A bill that would approve certain forms of cannabis for medical use stalled on general file May 15.

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Judiciary 

Legalization of medical cannabis considered

January 25, 2019January 26, 2019 admin Sen. Anna Wishart, LB110

The Judiciary Committee heard testimony Jan. 25 on a bill that would approve certain forms of cannabis for medical use.

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Judiciary 

Constitutional amendment would legalize medical cannabis

February 9, 2018 admin Sen. Anna Wishart, LR293CA

The legalization of medical cannabis would be placed on the ballot for voters’ consideration under a measure presented to the Judiciary Committee Feb. 8.

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Sen. Anna Wishart
Judiciary 

Legalization of medical cannabis stalls

April 20, 2017 admin Sen. Anna Wishart, LB622

A bill that would approve certain forms of cannabis for medical use stalled on general file April 19. Cannabis is a plant that produces tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), a chemical compound known to have a variety of psychological and physiological effects on the human body.

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Sen. Anna Wishart
Judiciary 

Legalization of medical cannabis proposed

March 16, 2017 admin Sen. Anna Wishart, LB622

Certain forms of cannabis would be approved for medical use under a bill considered by the Judiciary Committee March 15.

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Sen. Wishart
Senator features 

Lightning bolt moment sparks career in public service

January 20, 2017March 7, 2017 admin

Sen. Anna Wishart can tell you the exact moment that she was first inspired to run for elective office.

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Sen. Anna Wishart
Banking Commerce and Insurance 

Funds sought for possible Lincoln convention center

February 1, 2023 admin Sen. Anna Wishart, LB709

A proposal considered by the Banking, Commerce and Insurance Committee Jan. 31 could provide a partial funding source for a future convention center in Lincoln.

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Ceremonies 

Day nine bill introduction

January 17, 2023January 19, 2023 admin Sen. Jane Raybould, LB481 LB505 LB516 LB535 LB575 LB583 LB584 LB588 LB616 LB626

Senators reconvened Jan. 17 to continue introduction of new bills.

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Ceremonies 

Day five bill introduction

January 10, 2023 admin Sen. Eliot Bostar, LB209 LB219 LB230 LB236 LB244 LB248 LB259 LB270 LB274 LB276

Senators reconvened Jan. 10 to continue introduction of new bills.

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Sen. John Stinner
Appropriations Session Review 2022 

Session Review: Appropriations

May 12, 2022 admin Sen. Tom Brandt, LB1014 LB755 LB867 LB1025 LB1066 LB1087 LB1089 LB1100 LB1172 LB1201 LB1203 LB1255 LB1183 LB1267 LB1011 LB703 LB762 LB893 LB989 LB1023 LB1164 LB1012 LB759 LB766 LB911 LB1074 LB1114 LB1013 LB1015 LB788 LB1233 LB1071 LB792 LB721 LB977

Lawmakers allocated more than a billion dollars in federal pandemic relief this session and made adjustments to the state’s two-year budget.

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Sen. Matt Williams
Banking Commerce and Insurance Session Review 2022 

Session Review: Banking, Commerce and Insurance

May 12, 2022 admin Sen. Mark Kolterman, LB767 LB863 LB728 LB737 LB739 LB955 LB957 LB1042 LB943 LB1127 LB1190

Pharmacy benefit managers, clinician-administered medication and expanded Medicare eligibility topped the list of issues heard by the Banking, Commerce and Insurance Committee and addressed by the Legislature this session.

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Sen. Ben Hansen
Business and Labor Session Review 2022 

Session Review: Business and Labor

May 12, 2022 admin Sen. Terrell McKinney, LB450 LB1215 LB598 LB1163 LB1116 LB717 LB1069 LB1083 LB1084 LB815

Senators passed several measures this session to expand business opportunities and increased compensation provided to the families of first responders who die in the line of duty.

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Executive Board 

Legislative investigation of Groene complaint completed

April 13, 2022April 13, 2022 admin

A panel appointed by the Executive Board to investigate the Legislature’s handling of the workplace harassment complaint that led to the resignation of former North Platte Sen. Mike Groene has completed its work.

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