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Proposed sale of fireworks for New Year’s Eve advanced

Unicameral Update
March 12, 2010

Senators advanced a measure March 12 that would allow the sale of fireworks from Dec. 28 to Jan. 1. Currently, fireworks may be sold only from June 24 until July 5.

Under LB880, sponsored by Tekamah Sen. Kent Rogert, the Nebraska fire marshal no longer would be required to test fireworks that have been nationally tested and approved. Calling the testing process redundant and time-consuming, Rogert said eliminating it would allow for a wider variety of fireworks to be sold in the state.

Animal carcass disposal measure advances

Unicameral Update
March 4, 2010

Additional options for ranchers needing to dispose of livestock would be available under a bill receiving general file approval March 4.

Current law requires that livestock owners bury or incinerate animals within 36 hours after learning of their death. Statute also permits the incorporation of carcasses up to 600 pounds into compositing facilities located on the premises where the animal died. Only licensed rendering companies are authorized to move animal carcasses from the property where they died.

Unicameral Update
January 29, 2010

The criminal statute of limitations for submitting false Medicaid claims would increase from three to five years under a bill heard by the Judiciary Committee Jan. 29.

Sen. Kent Rogert of Tekamah, sponsor of LB809, said investigating complex Medicaid fraud schemes requires significant time and resources, resulting in many criminals avoiding prosecution under the current three-year statute of limitations.

Rogert to seek another four years

Midwest Messenger
October 13, 2009

State Senator Kent Rogert announced Monday he has refiled for another term representing District 16 in Nebraska's Unicameral.

Rogert is the first to file for the position, but new candidates have until March 1 to file.

Rogert will be officially kicking off his campaign with an event Oct. 22 at 7 p.m. at Oakland Golf Club. The public is welcome to attend.

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