Bill to permit production of industrial hemp easily wins 1st-round approval in Nebraska Legislature

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By Martha Stoddard

LINCOLN — Thirteen years ago, industrial hemp's resemblance to marijuana sank legislation to legalize growing of hemp in Nebraska.

On Tuesday, a bill to allow production and marketing of industrial hemp sailed through first-round debate in the Nebraska Legislature.

Legislative Bill 1001, introduced by State Sen. Norm Wallman of Cortland, advanced on a 32-1 vote.

He said his proposal concerned alternative crops and a potential source of revenue for farmers.

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