Gaming updates amended to add progressive jackpots, advanced
Lawmakers amended a measure on select file March 5 to include a proposal to authorize progressive jackpot games before advancing the bill to the final round of debate.
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General Affairs
Medical cannabis changes clear first round
A measure that would create registries for medical cannabis patients and caregivers was amended to instead provide structure for the implementation of medical cannabis regulations and given first-round approval March 4.
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Bill to allow progressive jackpot games heard, advanced from committee
Members of the General Affairs Committee heard testimony Feb. 23 on a bill that seeks to provide an additional source of gaming for authorized organizations in the state.
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Gaming updates clear first round
Lawmakers amended and advanced a bill from general file Feb. 9 that would make a series of changes to the state’s racetrack gaming industry.
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Vending machine lottery ticket sales approved
Nebraskans will be able to purchase lottery tickets through vending machines under a bill given final approval Feb. 5.
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Election of medical cannabis commissioners proposed
Members of the General Affairs Committee considered a proposal Feb. 2 that would make the Nebraska Medical Cannabis Commission an elected board.
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Bill would authorize music bingo
Nonprofit organizations would be authorized to conduct “music bingo” under a bill considered by the General Affairs Committee Jan. 26.
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Vending machine lottery ticket sales advance
Nebraskans could purchase lottery tickets through vending machines under a bill given first-round approval Jan. 14.
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Session Review: General Affairs
The General Affairs Committee advanced proposals this session relating to the regulation of alternative nicotine products, medical cannabis, microdistilleries and mobile sports betting.
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Cloture attempt on medical cannabis regulation fails
A proposal seeking to regulate and tax medical cannabis in Nebraska after approval of two ballot initiatives last November stalled on the first round of debate May 20 following a failed cloture motion.
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Nicotine alternative regulations updated
A measure that updates regulation of alternative nicotine products was given final approval April 25.
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Mobile sports betting measure passed over
A proposal that would allow Nebraskans to place bets on sports with their mobile devices was passed over during second-round debate April 23 at the request of the introducer.
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Mobile sports betting proposal clears first round
Lawmakers advanced a measure from general file April 14 that would allow Nebraskans to place bets on sports with their mobile devices.
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Microdistillery, craft brewery expansion bill approved
Nebraska microdistilleries and craft breweries will have greater flexibility to grow their businesses under a bill given final approval April 10.
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Microdistillery, craft brewery expansion bill amended, advanced
A measure intended to provide greater flexibility to the state’s microdistilleries and craft breweries to grow their businesses was amended and given second-round approval March 31.
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