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NE LB1Eliminate an incorrect reference in provisions of the medical cannabis initiative petition language adopted by the voters
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Introduced
01/09/2025
01/09/2025
In Committee
Crossed Over
01/29/2025
01/29/2025
Passed
02/21/2025
02/21/2025
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
02/26/2025
02/26/2025
Introduced Session
109th Legislature
Bill Summary
A BILL FOR AN ACT relating to medical cannabis; to amend section 2, Initiative Law 2024, No. 437, and section 2, Initiative Law 2024, No. 438; to eliminate an incorrect subdivision reference in provisions adopted by the voters at the statewide general election; to repeal the original sections; and to declare an emergency.
AI Summary
This bill corrects a minor technical error in two recently passed medical cannabis initiative laws by updating a statutory reference. Specifically, the bill modifies how hemp is defined by replacing a reference to "Section 2-503(13) of the Nebraska Hemp Farming Act" with a simpler reference to "section 2-503". This change appears in both the Nebraska Medical Cannabis Patient Protection Act and the Nebraska Medical Cannabis Regulation Act. The modification is purely technical and does not alter the substantive provisions of the medical cannabis laws. By declaring an emergency, the bill would take effect immediately upon passage, ensuring that the correct statutory reference is in place without delay. The bill aims to eliminate an incorrect subdivision reference that was inadvertently included in the voter-approved initiative laws, maintaining the integrity and clarity of the recently enacted medical cannabis legislation.
Sponsors (0)
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Other Sponsors (1)
Executive Board (Unicameral)
Last Action
Approved by Governor on February 25, 2025 (on 02/26/2025)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://nebraskalegislature.gov/bills/view_bill.php?DocumentID=58014 |
| BillText | https://nebraskalegislature.gov/FloorDocs/109/PDF/Slip/LB1.pdf |
| BillText | https://nebraskalegislature.gov/FloorDocs/109/PDF/Final/LB1.pdf |
| BillText | https://nebraskalegislature.gov/FloorDocs/109/PDF/Engrossed/LB1.pdf |
| Fiscal Note for LB1 | https://nebraskalegislature.gov/FloorDocs/109/PDF/FN/LB1_20250109-140408.pdf |
| BillText | https://nebraskalegislature.gov/FloorDocs/109/PDF/Intro/LB1.pdf |
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