Session Review: General Affairs
Lawmakers considered several liquor and gaming law changes this session and revisited the issue of cigar bars. Among the measures
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Sen. Tyson Larson
Omnibus alcohol bill passed
A bill that makes numerous changes to the state Liquor Control Act passed May 21. LB330, sponsored by O’Neill Sen.
Read MoreProposed penalties for powdered alcohol lowered
A bill that would make numerous changes to the state Liquor Control Act was amended and advanced from select file
Read MoreOmnibus liquor law bill amended, advanced
A bill that would make numerous changes to the state Liquor Control Act advanced from general file April 21. O’Neill
Read MoreLower public office age requirement advanced
A measure that would allow an 18 year old to hold any public office in Nebraska was advanced to general
Read MoreCigar shop bill passed
Senators approved a bill Feb. 20 that exempts cigar and tobacco shops from the Nebraska Clean Indoor Air Act. The
Read MoreVoter ID bill bracketed
Lawmakers voted Feb. 18 to bracket a bill that would require voter identification in Nebraska, effectively ending debate on the
Read MoreVoter ID debate begins
Lawmakers began debate Feb. 17 on a bill that would require voter identification in Nebraska. LB111, as introduced by O’Neill
Read MoreCigar shop bill amended, advanced
Cigar and tobacco shops would be exempt from the Nebraska Clean Indoor Air Act under a bill advanced from select
Read MoreCigar shop clarification advanced
A bill was brought this session in response to a 2014 Nebraska Supreme Court decision that declared unconstitutional the Legislature’s
Read MoreSpecial poker license proposed
The Nebraska Liquor Control Commission could issue special liquor licenses for poker games under a bill heard by the General
Read MoreCigar bar clarification proposed
Cigar shops could obtain liquor licenses under legislation heard by the General Affairs Committee Jan. 26. Introducer O’Neill Sen. Tyson
Read MoreBill would eliminate time limit between Keno games
The General Affairs Committee heard testimony Jan. 26 on a bill that would remove the time limit required between Keno
Read MorePresidential election by national popular vote considered
Popular votes, rather than electoral votes, would determine the outcome of the next presidential election under a bill heard by
Read MoreVoter ID bills discussed
The Government, Military and Veterans Affairs Committee heard joint testimony Jan. 23 on two bills that would require voter ID
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