2006 Legislative Update: 99th Legislature, Second Session

Nebraska Unicameral

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LB
Description
Committee Recommendation
Status
430
LICENSES: Extends hours of retail from ending at 1:00 a.m. to 3:00 a.m. AMENDED: Create new class of licenses (CC) with a $2500.00 fee
Passive Opposition

Indefinately postp[oned

457
DUI: Increases fines for Class W misdemeanors from 500 to 1000 dollars.
ACTIVE SUPPORT
Indefinately Postponed
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
Indefinately Postponed
536
MIP: Authorizes a licensee to detain a minor attempting to purchase.
Neutral
Indefinately Postponed
562
Adds vaporized alcohol ("gaseous liquor") into the Liquor Control Act.
Passive Support
PASSED 4/2/06, Signed by Governor
845
LICENSES: amends 853-132 by changing the word “shall” to “may” so that the Commission may grant a license if certain conditions are met, rather than being directed to issue a license.  Criteria added which direct the Commission to consider impact on law enforcement resources in a community.
ACTIVE SUPPORT

PASSED 4/18/06, Signed by Governor

925
DUI: Enhance the criminal penalties for repeat offenders and those with an "exceptionally dangerous B.A.C." Strengthen and clarify certain portions of existing DUI and DUI-related laws
ACTIVE SUPPORT
PASSED 4/13/06, Signed by Governor
1160
Require the Nebraska Liquor Control Commission to implement a beverage server training and certification program paid for by an increase in license fees.
ACTIVE SUPPORT
Amended in LB 845 and passed as part of that bill.