Redistricting commission proposal stalls
After extended debate on select file April 8, an attempt to force a vote on a measure that would create
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Sen. Russ Karpisek
Ignition interlock, upskirting, human trafficking changes passed
Senators passed a bill April 3 that reduces penalties for violating ignition interlock device restrictions. It was amended to also
Read MoreRedistricting commission proposal advanced
Redistricting in Nebraska would be the responsibility of an independent commission under a bill advanced from general file April 2.
Read MoreAlcohol, e-cigarette changes approved
Lawmakers passed a bill April 3 that makes various laws regarding the sale of liquor and e-cigarettes. LB863, introduced by
Read MoreIgnition interlock bill amended, advanced
Senators amended and advanced a bill from select file March 31 that would reduce penalties for violating ignition interlock device
Read MoreRelaxed penalties for interlock violations advanced
Some penalties for violating ignition interlock device restrictions would be relaxed under a bill advanced from general file March 20.
Read MoreHard cider, bottling endorsement stripped from bill
Lawmakers advanced a bill from general file March 11 that would eliminate an antiquated requirement in state law regarding hard
Read MoreCemetery transfers amended into General Affairs bill
General file debate began March 10 on a bill that would eliminate an antiquated requirement in state law regarding hard
Read MoreBill would reinstate aid to municipalities, counties
State aid to municipalities, counties and natural resources districts (NRDs) would be reinstated under a bill heard by the Revenue
Read MoreLegalization of casino gambling proposed
The General Affairs Committee heard testimony Feb. 10 on a measure that would authorize local-option casino gaming in Nebraska. LR416CA,
Read MoreBill would create redistricting commission
Redistricting in Nebraska would be the responsibility of an independent commission under a bill heard Feb. 7 by the Executive
Read MoreRestrictions on electronic cigarettes discussed
Minors would be prohibited from purchasing electronic cigarettes in Nebraska under legislation heard by the General Affairs Committee Jan. 27.
Read MoreSix new state patrol positions approved
Senators passed a bill May 29 that creates six new State Patrol positions to improve enforcement of liquor laws. LB579,
Read MoreProposal for six new state patrol positions advanced
Senators gave first-round approval April 17 to a bill that would create six new State Patrol positions to improve enforcement
Read MoreLiquor shipping license changes passed
Senators passed a bill April 18 that changes provisions for obtaining alcoholic liquor shipping licenses. LB230, introduced by Wilber Sen.
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