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NebraskaLB478109th Legislature 1st and 2nd SessionslegislatureWALLET

Provide for an auction permit and a wholesalers shipping license and change other provisions of the Nebraska Liquor Control Act

Sponsored By: General Affairs Committee

Signed by Governor

General Affairs Committee

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

7 provisions identified: 0 benefits, 1 costs, 6 mixed.

Year-end tax on untaxed shipments

If taxes were not paid where alcohol was bought, the shipping‑license holder owes a Nebraska tax on shipments to people here. The rate follows state liquor tax rules. The tax is due December 31 of the purchase year. It becomes delinquent 25 days after December 31 if unpaid. The commission collects it and sends the money to the General Fund.

Direct alcohol shipments: limits and age checks

Licensed shippers can send alcohol directly to Nebraska consumers. You can receive no more than nine liters per month for personal use. Shippers may send only brands they listed, liquor they own, and products registered with the federal alcohol bureau. A commission‑approved carrier must verify age and get a signature. Packages must state: "CONTAINS ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES; SIGNATURE OF PERSON AT LEAST 21 YEARS OF AGE REQUIRED FOR DELIVERY." A carrier that delivers to a minor violates the law.

Auction permits for liquor sales

Auction houses can get a state auction permit to sell alcoholic liquor at auction. The permit covers liquor from a closed retailer or from a private in‑state collection. Permit holders must tell the commission about each auction and file an inventory of the items. They must follow any rules the commission sets.

Import report before shipping to Nebraska

Beginning July 1, 2024, makers, wholesalers, and shipping‑license holders must file a report before selling or shipping alcohol into Nebraska. The form lists your license number, brands and labels, your Nebraska wholesaler, and your primary U.S. source. The commission may charge a fee up to $30 and a similar fee for annual renewal. The primary source must reaffirm brands by July 1 each year, and new primary sources must be filed at least 30 days before shipment. Retailers with a direct‑sales shipping license do not have to file this report.

New juice fee funds Nebraska wine

Each Nebraska winery pays $20 for every 160 gallons of juice it makes or receives. The State credits the money to the Winery and Grape Producers Promotional Fund. The fund supports research, promotion, and industry growth. This adds a set per‑volume cost for wineries while funding support for the sector.

New shipping licenses and limits for sellers

Out‑of‑state wholesalers can get a Nebraska shipping license to send alcohol only to licensed Nebraska wholesalers. Manufacturers with a shipping license may also ship only to wholesalers. Fees from beer manufacturer shipping licenses go to the Nebraska Beer Industry Promotional Fund. Vintage wine dealers can get a license to send wine that is at least 10 years old and not available from a primary U.S. source and must use any manufacturer‑designated wholesaler. A Nebraska wholesaler may receive up to three gallons of wine per year from any non‑licensee.

Old liquor code sections repealed

The law repeals several older Liquor Control Act sections and replaces them with the new framework in this act. This legal cleanup makes the updated rules apply going forward.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsor

  • General Affairs Committee

    Affiliation unavailable

Cosponsors

There are no cosponsors for this bill.

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 83 • No: 0

legislature vote • 4/3/2025

Final Reading

Yes: 47 • No: 0 • Other: 2

legislature vote • 3/3/2025

Vote

Yes: 36 • No: 0 • Other: 13

Actions Timeline

  1. Approved by Governor on April 7, 2025

    4/8/2025legislature

  2. Dispensing of reading at large approved

    4/3/2025legislature

  3. Passed on Final Reading 47-0-2

    4/3/2025legislature

  4. President/Speaker signed

    4/3/2025legislature

  5. Presented to Governor on April 3, 2025

    4/3/2025legislature

  6. Placed on Final Reading

    3/26/2025legislature

  7. Advanced to Enrollment and Review for Engrossment

    3/18/2025legislature

  8. Placed on Select File

    3/10/2025legislature

  9. Advanced to Enrollment and Review Initial

    3/3/2025legislature

  10. Placed on General File

    2/12/2025legislature

  11. Notice of hearing for February 03, 2025

    1/24/2025legislature

  12. Referred to General Affairs Committee

    1/23/2025legislature

  13. Date of introduction

    1/21/2025legislature

Bill Text

  • Introduced

    4/8/2025

    PDF

  • Enrolled / Slip Law

    PDF

  • Final / Enacted

    PDF

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