LB 1151 Legislature · 109th Legislature (2025-2026)

Provide for a regional craft brewery license under the Nebraska Liquor Control Act

LB 1151 creates a new "regional craft brewery license" for Nebraska breweries producing 20,000 to 200,000 barrels of beer annually. This license allows these breweries to operate up to eight physical locations, sell beer to wholesalers for distribution, and obtain retail licenses at their sites - replacing the need for separate manufacturing and retail licenses. The bill also adds provisions for off-site storage of tax-paid beer with commission approval and updates licensing rules to include this new category. It directly affects mid-sized craft breweries seeking expanded operations under Nebraska's Liquor Control Act.
Bill status died 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2026
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Introduced Jan 20, 2026 Last action Apr 17, 2026
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Apr 17, 2026
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Indefinitely postponed
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Jan 22, 2026
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Referred to General Affairs Committee
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Jan 20, 2026
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