Restrictions approved for property seizure
Lawmakers passed a bill April 13 that places restrictions on the state’s civil forfeiture law, which allows law enforcement to
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Sen. Tommy Garrett
Legalization of medical marijuana stalls
After four hours of debate, an attempt to force a vote on a bill that would legalize medical marijuana in
Read MoreBill advanced that would restrict property seizure
Lawmakers gave first-round approval to a bill April 4 that would place restrictions on the state’s civil forfeiture law, which
Read MoreBill would allow concealed guns in more locations
Public and private entities could allow for the concealed carry of handguns, regardless of local ordinance, under a bill heard
Read MoreIncreased title fee considered for out-of-state vehicles
The cost of titles for out-of-state vehicles would increase under a bill heard by the Transportation and Telecommunications Committee Jan.
Read MoreMedical marijuana legalization stalled
A bill was bracketed May 27 that would legalize medical marijuana in Nebraska. Introduced by Bellevue Sen. Tommy Garrett, LB643
Read MoreMedical marijuana legalization advanced
Medical marijuana would be available in Nebraska under a bill amended and advanced from general file May 12. Introduced by
Read MoreRights for disabled pedestrians passed
Senators passed a bill April 23 concerning the rights of disabled pedestrians. Introduced by Bellevue Sen. Tommy Garrett, LB641 permits
Read MoreRights for disabled pedestrians amended, advanced
Senators amended and advanced a bill from general file March 24 concerning the rights of disabled pedestrians. Introduced by Bellevue
Read MoreRemoving parental rights of sex offenders considered
Parental rights of convicted sex offenders could be terminated by a bill heard by the Judiciary Committee March 18. LB358,
Read MoreReduced fee proposed for hunting permits
Members of the Natural Resources Committee heard testimony March 12 on three bills that would provide reduced-fee hunting permits to
Read MoreMedical marijuana legalization requested
Marijuana would be used for medical treatment in Nebraska under two bills heard by the Judiciary Committee March 6. LB643,
Read MoreTax exemption proposed for disabled veterans
Disabled veterans would be exempt from paying motor vehicle taxes under a bill heard by the Revenue Committee Feb. 27.
Read MoreVeteran hiring incentive increase proposed
Businesses would receive additional incentives to hire and train veterans under legislation heard by the Business and Labor Committee Feb.
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Air Force colonel lands at Legislature
Born on Kessler Air Force Base in Mississippi, Sen. Tommy Garrett began life as a self-described “Air Force brat” and has been on the move ever since. It was the beginning of a nomadic life that took the retired colonel around the world before landing at the Nebraska State Capitol as the newest member of the Unicameral.
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