Gov. Pillen Vetoes Bill Allowing Convicted Drug Offenders Access to SNAP
NEBRASKA, May 15 - CONTACT:
Laura Strimple, (402) 580-9495
Gov. Pillen Vetoes Bill Allowing Convicted Drug Offenders Access to SNAP
LINCOLN, NE – Today, Governor Jim Pillen issued an immediate veto of LB319, which would expand access to taxpayer-funded food stamps for felon drug dealers. The bill was approved by the Legislature today.
In his veto letter, Gov. Pillen expressed his strong objection to providing taxpayer-funded benefits like SNAP to repeat felons, especially given that the bill would permit those convicted of multiple drug offenses the opportunity to avoid undergoing substance abuse treatment.
The Governor’s veto letter is included with this email.
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