Post by Logan on Feb 6, 2016 1:54:51 GMT -6
LINCOLN — Nebraska’s days appear to be numbered as the last state banning meatpackers from owning hogs.
State lawmakers passed Legislative Bill 176 on Friday after ending opponents’ last filibuster, both with 34-14 votes.
The measure now heads to Gov. Pete Ricketts, who is expected to sign the bill into law.
State Sen. Ken Schilz of Ogallala, who introduced LB 176, said he was happy to get the bill passed.
Read more: www.omaha.com/news/legislature/lawmakers-pass-bill-to-end-ban-on-nebraska-meatpackers-owning/article_ce6a8f2f-3743-58d7-934f-730462643f4b.html
State lawmakers passed Legislative Bill 176 on Friday after ending opponents’ last filibuster, both with 34-14 votes.
The measure now heads to Gov. Pete Ricketts, who is expected to sign the bill into law.
State Sen. Ken Schilz of Ogallala, who introduced LB 176, said he was happy to get the bill passed.
Read more: www.omaha.com/news/legislature/lawmakers-pass-bill-to-end-ban-on-nebraska-meatpackers-owning/article_ce6a8f2f-3743-58d7-934f-730462643f4b.html