Session Review: General Affairs
Casino gaming regulations and the distribution rights of craft breweries topped the list of issues considered by the General Affairs Committee this session.
Read MoreCasino gaming regulations and the distribution rights of craft breweries topped the list of issues considered by the General Affairs Committee this session.
Read MoreSenators passed a bill April 12 that provides limited self-distribution rights to Nebraska craft breweries and updates a number of liquor laws in Nebraska.
Read MoreA bill intended to allow Nebraska craft breweries to have limited self-distribution rights was amended to become an omnibus liquor bill and advanced from general file Feb. 28.
Read MoreThe General Affairs Committee heard testimony Jan. 31 on a bill that would allow Nebraska microdistilleries — entities that make their own whiskey, gin and other spirits — to operate up to five tasting rooms. Current law limits holders of a microdistillery license to one tasting room.
Read MoreSenators reconvened Jan. 7 to continue introduction of new bills.
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