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Sen. John Lowe

General Affairs 

Omnibus liquor law bill amended, advanced

April 7, 2021April 9, 2021 admin Sen. John Lowe, LB274 LB578 LB72

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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Judiciary 

Emergency YRTC placements advanced

March 29, 2021April 1, 2021 admin Sen. John Lowe, LB273

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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General Affairs 

Bill broadened to include to-go alcohol sales, advanced

March 10, 2021March 12, 2021 admin Sen. John Lowe, LB274 LB72 LB578

Lawmakers amended a bill to create a package of changes to Nebraska’s liquor laws before advancing it from general file March 9.

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General Affairs 

Bill to reduce special designated licenses passed

August 12, 2020August 14, 2020 admin Sen. John Lowe, LB1056 LB980

Certain alcohol vendors may expand their operations temporarily without obtaining a special designated license under a bill passed Aug. 11.

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General Affairs 

Bill to reduce special designated licenses amended, advanced

July 23, 2020July 24, 2020 admin Sen. John Lowe, LB1056 LB943 LB980

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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General Affairs 

Bill would reduce special designated licenses

February 4, 2020February 4, 2020 admin Sen. John Lowe, LB1056

Certain alcohol vendors would be able to temporarily expand their operations under a bill considered Feb. 3 by the General Affairs Committee.

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Government Military and Veterans Affairs 

Bill calls for review of regulations

January 31, 2020January 31, 2020 admin Sen. John Lowe, LB857

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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Sen. John Lowe
Revenue 

Tax credit for firearm safety course proposed

March 21, 2019 admin Sen. John Lowe, LB542

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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Judiciary 

Clarification of firearm transportation considered

March 1, 2019 admin Sen. John Lowe, LB54

The Judiciary Committee heard testimony Feb. 28 on a bill intended to allow people to safely transport firearms throughout the state.

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General Affairs 

Exemption debated for farm building electrical work

March 21, 2018March 21, 2018 admin Sen. John Lowe, LB921

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.

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Judiciary 

Transport of firearms on campus for sport shooters approved

March 15, 2018 admin Sen. John Lowe, LB321

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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Judiciary 

Bill advanced to allow transport of firearms on campus for sport shooters

January 19, 2018January 21, 2018 admin Sen. John Lowe, LB321

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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Judiciary 

Bill would allow transport of firearms on campus for sport shooters

January 11, 2018January 11, 2018 admin Sen. John Lowe, LB321

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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Transportation and Telecommunications 

Motorcycle helmet repeal stalls

January 10, 2018 admin Sen. John Lowe, LB368

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.

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Transportation and Telecommunications 

Motor vehicle sales license requirement repealed

May 3, 2017June 22, 2017 admin Sen. John Lowe, LB346

Lawmakers voted May 3 to repeal a requirement for motor vehicle salespersons to obtain a special license.

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