Lawmakers pass bill allowing driver's licenses for young immigrants
Source: Omaha World Herald
By Paul Hammel
LINCOLN — State lawmakers gave final approval Thursday to a bill ending Nebraska’s status as the only state to deny driver’s licenses to the children of illegal immigrants.
The vote on the bill was 34-9, which would be four more votes than needed to override a veto by the governor.
While Gov. Pete Ricketts has said he opposes providing benefits to illegal immigrants, he has not said if he would veto Legislative Bill 623.
“He may choose not to veto the bill, but if he does, I’m confident we’ll be able to override a veto,” said Sen. Jeremy Nordquist of Omaha, who introduced the legislation.
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