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Last Updated on Monday, 10 March 2008 10:50 Written by rslcpol Monday, 10 March 2008 10:50
The bill’s fate in the full Legislature is uncertain. It has not been given priority status. With lawmakers scheduled to adjourn April 17, Howard said she doubts they will have enough time to debate it.
However, she said, the committee’s vote says, “Yes, we recognize we have a problem — and it needs to be shared by all concerned, including employers.”
Of four immigration-related bills introduced this year, Howard’s is the only one voted out by a committee.
In addition to killing Heineman’s benefits proposal, LB 963, the Judiciary Committee killed a bill by Sen. Tony Fulton of Lincoln calling for agreements to allow local law officers to help enforce federal immigration laws.