Cash amusement device, co-branded alcohol regulations approved
Senators passed a bill April 11 to regulate mechanical amusement devices and co-branded alcohol in Nebraska.
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Sen. John Lowe
Bill would restrict recording of peace officers
A measure that would expand the offense of obstructing a peace officer to include certain audio or visual recording was considered Feb. 29 by the Judiciary Committee.
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Cash amusement device regulations amended, advanced
Senators gave first-round approval Feb. 12 to a bill that would impose a revenue tax and increase fees on mechanical amusement devices in Nebraska.
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State zoning for duplexes, accessory dwelling units proposed
The Urban Affairs Committee heard testimony Jan. 30 on two measures intended to increase housing density in Nebraska cities.
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Partisan elections for certain public power districts advanced
An attempt to move public power and irrigation district elections to a partisan format was narrowed and advanced from general file Jan. 26.
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Session Review: General Affairs
Measures to expand keno play and track alcoholic products being imported into the state were among those advanced by the General Affairs Committee and packaged into two omnibus bills this session.
Read MoreOmnibus gaming bill passed
Lawmakers gave final approval April 18 to a bill that contains several updates to Nebraska gaming law.
Read MoreOmnibus liquor law changes approved
Lawmakers passed a bill April 17 that makes a number of changes to Nebraska’s liquor laws.
Read MoreOmnibus gaming bill amended, advanced
Lawmakers amended and gave second-round approval April 4 to a bill that contains several updates to Nebraska gaming law.
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Omnibus gaming bill clears first round
Lawmakers amended and advanced a bill March 16 that contains several updates to Nebraska gaming law.
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Omnibus liquor bill amended, advanced
A proposal related to liquor importation in Nebraska was amended to become an omnibus liquor bill and advanced from general file March 13.
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Bill could delay new casino licenses
The General Affairs Committee heard testimony Feb. 13 on a bill that would extend the deadline for studies evaluating horse racing and casino gaming in Nebraska.
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Bill would expand farm winery provisions
Farm wineries would be authorized to sell alcoholic beverages produced by other manufacturers under certain circumstances under a bill heard by the General Affairs Committee Jan. 30.
Read MoreRural health training facility funding approved
The state will provide funding for a new facility to train rural health care providers under a bill given final approval April 13.
Read MoreState liquor laws updated
Senators passed a bill April 12 that provides limited self-distribution rights to Nebraska craft breweries and updates a number of liquor laws in Nebraska.
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