Ricketts vetoes bill allowing driver's licenses for young immigrants, setting up new clash with ...

[Omaha Steve]

Source: Omaha World Herald

By Martha Stoddard

LINCOLN — Gov. Pete Ricketts set up another clash with state lawmakers by vetoing a bill Wednesday that would have allowed driver’s licenses for young immigrants brought to the country illegally.

In his veto message, the governor raised concerns that Legislative Bill 623 would provide licenses to a broader group of illegal immigrants than those targeted by supporters.

"The bill is wrong on principle, and the bill is overly broad," Ricketts said.

State Sen. Jeremy Nordquist of Omaha, who proposed the measure, already has plans to seek an override vote.

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[rpannier]

1. That'd be fun

Rickett's gets overridden twice in such a short time
I'd laugh... a lot

[Tempest]

2. It passed with a veto proof majority

LB 623 passed 34-9, which is four more votes than needed to override the governor’s veto.

Rickett's going down again.

[Tempest]

3. Legislature overrode his veto

34 votes to override. Same number that passed law. No defections.

[Judi Lynn]

4. Poor Gov. Ricketts. He's been invited to put his veto where it's not at all sunny. n/t