Omnibus liquor law bill amended, advanced
After debate spanning two days, lawmakers amended a bill that would make a number of changes to Nebraska’s liquor laws before advancing it from select file April 6.
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Emergency YRTC placements advanced
Juveniles housed in the state’s youth rehabilitation and treatment centers could be moved more quickly during an emergency situation under a bill advanced from general file March 29.
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Bill broadened to include to-go alcohol sales, advanced
Lawmakers amended a bill to create a package of changes to Nebraska’s liquor laws before advancing it from general file March 9.
Read moreBill 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 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.
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Certain alcohol vendors would be able to temporarily expand their operations under a bill considered Feb. 3 by the General Affairs Committee.
Read moreBill calls for review of regulations
New state rules and regulations would be reviewed periodically under a bill considered Jan. 31 by the Government, Military and Veterans Affairs Committee.
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Tax credit for firearm safety course proposed
Nebraskans who successfully complete an approved firearm safety course would be eligible for a nonrefundable income tax credit of up to $100 under a bill heard March 20 by the Revenue Committee.
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Clarification of firearm transportation considered
The Judiciary Committee heard testimony Feb. 28 on a bill intended to allow people to safely transport firearms throughout the state.
Read moreExemption debated for farm building electrical work
Lawmakers debated a bill March 20 that would create an exception in state electrical licensing law for workers engaged in the construction of farm buildings.
Read moreTransport of firearms on campus for sport shooters approved
Lawmakers passed a bill March 15 that allows college students competing in shooting sports to lawfully transport their firearms on campus.
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Bill advanced to allow transport of firearms on campus for sport shooters
Lawmakers advanced a bill Jan. 19 that would allow college students competing in shooting sports to lawfully transport their firearms on campus.
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College students competing in additional shooting sports could lawfully transport their firearms on campus under a bill discussed by lawmakers Jan. 9 and 10.
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Motorcycle helmet repeal stalls
Lawmakers rejected a cloture motion Jan. 10 during first-round debate on a bill that would repeal the state’s motorcycle helmet requirement. A cloture motion is an attempt to cease debate and immediately vote on a bill.
Read moreMotor vehicle sales license requirement repealed
Lawmakers voted May 3 to repeal a requirement for motor vehicle salespersons to obtain a special license.
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