Industrial hemp research bill passed
Senators passed a bill March 27 permitting industrial hemp to be grown for research in Nebraska. Introduced by Cortland Sen.
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Sen. Norm Wallman
Industrial hemp narrowed to research, advanced
Industrial hemp could be grown only for research in Nebraska under a bill amended on select file March 19. As
Read MoreSenators advance hemp bill
Industrial hemp could be grown in Nebraska under a bill advanced from general file March 4. LB1001, introduced by Cortland
Read MoreIndustrial hemp considered
Industrial hemp could be grown in Nebraska under a bill discussed in a Judiciary Committee hearing Feb. 12. LB1001, introduced
Read MoreFracturing water measurement proposed
The Natural Resources Committee heard testimony Feb. 7 on a bill that would require water usage measurement for hydraulic fracturing
Read MoreDisclosure requirements for fracking requested
The Natural Resources Committee heard testimony Feb. 28 on a bill that would authorize the Oil and Gas Conservation Commission
Read MoreCost-of-living increase for disability income to injured workers discussed
The Business and Labor Committee heard testimony Feb. 25 on a bill that would calculate the maximum workers’ compensation benefit
Read MoreChanges proposed to rule and regulation adoption process
Rule and regulation changes proposed by the Nebraska Department of Environmental Quality (NDEQ) would be subject to increased reporting requirements
Read MoreSummer food grants for students approved
Lawmakers gave final approval April 5 to a bill that will provide grants in support of a federal summer food
Read MoreSummer food grants for students advance
Lawmakers gave first-round approval March 6 to a bill that would provide grants in support of a federal summer food
Read MorePenalty for contraband in detention facilities vetoed
On Feb. 13, the governor vetoed a bill passed by the Legislature that would create an offense for bringing prohibited
Read MoreContraband in detention facilities bill passes
Senators passed a bill Feb. 7 that creates an offense for bringing prohibited items into a detention facility. LB415, introduced
Read MorePenalty for contraband in detention facilities advances
A bill that would create an offense for bringing prohibited items into a detention facility was advanced from general file
Read MoreBill would prohibit tools for escape
Bringing prohibited items into a detention facility would become an offense under a bill heard by the Judiciary Committee Feb.
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