0:01 → 3:31(3m 30s)
Chair Senator Rick Holcroft opened the hearing, explained public‑testimony procedures (3‑minute light system), how to submit exhibits and written comments, and rules about pages, exhibits and decorum; invited testifiers to fill out green sheets and yellow position cards for the record.
The Nebraska Legislature General Affairs Committee heard two major items: LB 9‑34, proposed by Sen. John Kavanaugh to make the Medical Cannabis Commission an elected board, and LB 12‑35, a committee bill to provide statutory authority and infrastructure (fees, registry, seed‑to‑sale tracking, privacy rules) to the Nebraska medical cannabis program. Testimony included many patients and industry representatives who urged faster access and protections; opponents warned LB 12‑35 would expand commission authority and weaken patient protections from ballot initiative 4‑37/4‑38.
