Larson resigns from Legislature
Sen. Tyson Larson of O’Neill resigned from the Legislature Dec. 26.
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Session Review: General Affairs
Senators considered proposals related to bottle clubs, liquor laws and gaming this year, as well as a bill related to farm building construction.
Read moreBottle club licensure, liquor law bill approved
Bottle clubs are required to be licensed under a bill given final approval April 18.
Read moreLiquor law bill amended, advanced
A bill that makes changes to the state’s liquor laws was amended to specify bottle club provisions and given second-round approval April 9.
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Bottle club licensure added to omnibus liquor law bill, advanced
An omnibus liquor law bill was narrowed and amended to include provisions related to bottle clubs April 3.
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Omnibus liquor law bill considered
The General Affairs Committee heard testimony Feb. 5 on a bill that would make a number of changes to the state’s liquor laws.
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Lower age considered for public office eligibility
Younger Nebraskans could hold public office under a constitutional amendment discussed by lawmakers Jan. 17 and 18.
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Fantasy sports contests discussed
A bill intended to codify fantasy sports in Nebraska law was discussed Jan. 16 and 17.
Read moreSession Review: General Affairs
Various liquor, gaming and tobacco regulations were considered this session.
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Craft brew practices amended, omnibus liquor law changes advanced
A bill that would make numerous changes to Nebraska’s liquor laws was amended and advanced from general file May 10.
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Bill would make reservations special economic impact zones
Under LB291, introduced by Sen. Tyson Larson of O’Neill, a qualified business could exclude from its income tax liability any income derived from sources within a special economic impact zone. As introduced, the bill also would have allowed businesses to exclude from sales and use taxes the first $10 million in purchases of goods or services for use within a special economic impact zone each year.
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Charter school compacts proposed
The Education Committee heard testimony March 14 on a bill that would allow nonprofit organizations to operate independent public schools — also known as charter schools — in areas with underperforming schools.
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Proposed keno changes stall
Lawmakers voted Feb. 24 to indefinitely postpone a bill that would make several changes to keno operations in Nebraska.
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Omnibus liquor law changes proposed
A bill that would make numerous changes to Nebraska’s liquor laws was heard Feb. 13 by the General Affairs Committee.
Read moreDesignation for wind-friendly counties proposed
Nebraska counties wishing to promote themselves to wind energy developers could apply for a special designation under a bill heard by the Natural Resources Committee Feb. 9.
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