LINCOLN — A legislative proposal that would ban most consumable hemp and other THC products in Nebraska advanced Tuesday without amendments as opponents blocked changes.

Throughout a four-hour debate on Legislative Bill 316, from State Sen. Kathleen Kauth of the Millard area, only a handful of senators spoke. That’s because of pointed opposition from State Sen. John Cavanaugh of Omaha, who filed nearly 30 motions or amendments throughout the bill’s life, largely to push senators toward considering regulations instead of a ban.

LB 316 advanced 32-15 with 32 of the 33 Republicans voting for it and all 15 Democrats voting against. The Legislature’s one nonpartisan progressive was not in attendance.

State Sen. Dan McKeon of Amherst, who was “present, not voting” on advancing the bill, said

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