History made: Nebraska Legislature passes first medical cannabis law after decade delay

By: Zach Wendling

Outlets: Nebraska Examiner

Published: April 1, 2026

Words: 616

Last Updated: 4 months ago

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LINCOLN — The Nebraska Legislature approved its first-ever bill related to a state medical cannabis program Wednesday, which regulators say is key to getting the medicine to Nebraskans.

Lawmakers voted 46-2 to pass Legislative Bill 1235, led by the General Affairs Committee. The bill would give the voter-created regulatory commission the ability to set fees and raise revenue. With other funding in LB 1071’s state budget adjustments, approved 35-13 Wednesday …

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