2005 Legislative Update: 99th Legislature, Regular General Session
Nebraska Unicameral
Unicameral Web Site: Review Bills, Check Status
LB |
Description
|
Coalition Position |
Status |
107 |
LICENSES: Extends length of review for 2nd/3rd offenses to 10 years
|
No Position |
Amended to SIX years; placed on general file |
108 |
MIP: Clarifies that MIP applies to any consumption found outside of the permanent residence or place of worship
|
Neutral |
Indefinately postponed |
177 |
ALCOHOL COUNSELORS: Removes specialized training as a requirement for certification.
|
Neutral |
Hearing held 1/19; placed on General File with amendment |
178 |
MIP: Includes suspension of a driver's license for all offenses, beginning at six weeks to six months for a first offense. |
Neutral |
Pedersen name added |
430 |
LICENSES: Extends hours of retail from ending at 1:00 a.m. to 3:00 a.m. |
Passive Opposition |
Amended 1/25: Hearing 2/28 |
457 |
DUI: Increases fines for Class W misdemeanors from 500 to 1000 dollars. |
ACTIVE SUPPORT |
Hearing 2/4 |
464 |
PROTECTIVE CUSTODY: Changes language to include substance/illegal drug use; adds a provision to hold those placed 3+ times in six months for up to 72 hours. |
ACTIVE SUPPORT |
Hearing 2/23, 1:30 p.m. |
530 |
LICENSES: Adds a consideration for license refusal: "the impact of an additional license on the services provided in the neighborhood or community and whether the existence of an additional license could cause an increase in violations of the Nebraska Liquor Control Act in the neighborhood or community." |
ACTIVE SUPPORT |
Indefinately postponed |
536 |
MIP: Authorizes a licensee to detain a minor attempting to purchase. |
Neutral |
|
562 |
Adds vaporized alcohol ("gaseous liquor") into the Liquor Control Act. |
Passive Support |
Hearing 2/7; Advanced to General File |
563 |
Classifies flavored malt beverages as Beer. |
Neutral |
Hearing 2/7 Advanced to General File; priority bill status; advanced for review |
592 |
ALCOHOLIC LIQUOR LIABILITY ACT: Social host and retailer liability for damages in provision leading to injury or death or service to a minor. |
No Position |
Hearing 2/23 |
594 |
DUI: Increases jail time to six months for second offense. |
ACTIVE SUPPORT |
Kruse Priority Bill |
598 |
TAX: Increases alcohol taxes to fund the "Dependency Care Trust Fund." |
Neutral |
Hearing 2/4/05; Indefinately postponed |