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NE LB71
NE LB71Adopt the Nebraska Cannabis Legalization and Revenue Allocation Act and the Cannabis Conviction Relief Act
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Introduced
07/29/2024
07/29/2024
In Committee
07/30/2024
07/30/2024
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
08/21/2024
08/21/2024
Introduced Session
Potential new amendment
108th Legislature 1st Special Session
Bill Summary
A BILL FOR AN ACT relating to cannabis; to amend sections 28-439, 43-292, 60-6,211.08, 77-2701.48, 77-2704.09, 77-4301, 77-4302, 77-4303, 77-4304, 77-4305, 77-4306, 77-4309, 77-4310.01, and 77-4310.03, Reissue Revised Statutes of Nebraska, sections 28-1701 and 71-5727, Revised Statutes Cumulative Supplement, 2022, sections 28-405, 28-416, and 28-1354, Revised Statutes Supplement, 2023; section 28-401, Revised Statutes Cumulative Supplement, 2022, as amended by Laws 2024, , section 21; section 28-476, Revised Statutes Cumulative Supplement, 2022, as amended by Laws 2024, , section 22; section 81-2,263, Revised Statutes Cumulative Supplement, 2022, as amended by Laws 2024, , section 37; section 77-2701.02, Revised Statutes Supplement, 2023, as amended by Laws 2024, , section 81; section 77-27,132, Revised Statutes Supplement, 2023, as amended by Laws 2024, , section 3; and section 81-2,239, Revised Statutes Supplement, 2023, as amended by Laws 2024, , section 28; to adopt the Nebraska Cannabis Legalization and Revenue Allocation Act; to remove cannabis as a controlled substance under the Uniform Controlled Substances Act; to change provisions relating to penalties for possession of a synthetic cannabinoid and drug paraphernalia; to define, redefine, and eliminate terms; to change provisions relating to termination of parental rights, visitation, custody, and other parenting matters; to prohibit possession of an open container of cannabis in a motor vehicle; to provide for the applicability of the Nebraska Clean Indoor Air Act and the Nebraska Pure Food Act; to impose a higher sales and use tax rate on sales of cannabis; to provide for the distribution of tax revenue; to remove cannabis from the cannabis and controlled substances tax; to rename a fund; to adopt the Cannabis Conviction Relief Act; to eliminate obsolete provisions; to harmonize provisions; to provide severability; to repeal the original sections; and to outright repeal sections 28-463, 28-464, 28-465, 28-466, 28-467, 28-468, and 28-469, Reissue Revised Statutes of Nebraska.
AI Summary
This bill, titled the "Nebraska Cannabis Legalization and Revenue Allocation Act and the Cannabis Conviction Relief Act," proposes the following key provisions:
The bill legalizes the possession, use, and cultivation of cannabis for adults 21 and over, with certain possession limits and restrictions. It creates the Nebraska Cannabis Control Commission to regulate the cannabis industry, including licensing cultivators, products manufacturers, cannabis stores, and testing facilities. The bill imposes an excise tax of 16% on the first sale or transfer of unprocessed cannabis, with the tax revenue distributed to various state funds, including the Property Tax Credit Cash Fund, Education Future Fund, and funds for programs in disproportionately impacted areas.
The bill also creates the Cannabis Conviction Relief Act, which requires the Board of Parole to provide pardon hearings for those convicted of minor cannabis offenses, and allows the Board to grant pardons and resentencing for those still serving sentences for minor or other cannabis offenses.
The bill amends various provisions of Nebraska law, including removing cannabis from the definition of a controlled substance, changing penalties for possession, and subjecting edible cannabis products to the Nebraska Pure Food Act. Overall, the bill aims to legalize, regulate, and tax the cannabis industry in Nebraska, while providing relief for those previously convicted of certain cannabis-related offenses.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Indefinitely Postponed pursuant to Rule 9, Sec. 8 (on 08/20/2024)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://nebraskalegislature.gov/bills/view_bill.php?DocumentID=58065 |
| Conrad MO101 | https://nebraskalegislature.gov/FloorDocs/108/PDF/AM/MO101_S1.pdf |
| Analysis - Statement of Intent | https://nebraskalegislature.gov/FloorDocs/108/PDF/SI/LB71_S1.pdf |
| Fiscal Note for LB71 | https://nebraskalegislature.gov/FloorDocs/108/PDF/FN/LB71_S1_20240730-164502.pdf |
| BillText | https://nebraskalegislature.gov/FloorDocs/108/PDF/Intro/LB71_S1.pdf |
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