. The bill’s sponsor, Sen. Kathleen Kauth, made the decision to pass over the bill after it appeared there would not be the votes necessary to overcome a filibuster attempt. Read More
Air Date: 05/30/2025
A proposal banning certain forms of hemp and so-called synthetic cannabis was passed over Friday before a vote could be taken. The bill’s sponsor, Sen. Kathleen Kauth, made the decision after it appeared there would not be the votes necessary to overcome a filibuster attempt. Progressives filed motions to stop an amendment clarifying that the bill wouldn’t supersede the medical marijuana initiatives Nebraskans passed in November from being added to the bill. Sen. Ben Hansen, who voted for the bill on the first two rounds, said without the amendment, he couldn’t support it moving forward.
. The bill’s sponsor, Sen. Kathleen Kauth, made the decision to pass over the bill after it appeared there would not be the votes necessary to overcome a filibuster attempt. Read More