Pillen vetoes bill eliminating Nebraska's SNAP ban for released drug offenders
- Governor Jim Pillen vetoed Legislative Bill 319 on May 14, 2025, in Nebraska, which would have allowed certain drug-convicted residents to access SNAP benefits.
- The bill aimed to lift a state ban from 2009 that prevents people with drug distribution felonies or multiple drug possession felonies from receiving federal food assistance.
- Senator Victor Rountree introduced LB319, which required individuals who have been convicted of multiple felonies to complete or participate in a drug treatment program, and the bill passed with bipartisan support by a 32-17 margin.
- Rountree emphasized that forgiveness is fundamental to their values, while Pillen criticized the bill for being too permissive, insisting that those involved in the trafficking or sale of illegal drugs should not qualify for benefits funded by taxpayers.
- The Legislature will consider Pillen's veto on May 19, requiring 30 votes to override, reflecting ongoing debate over food access for formerly incarcerated Nebraskans with drug convictions.
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Nebraska governor vetoes SNAP expansion, considers bans on lab-grown meat, cellphones in schools
A bill to expand access to federal food assistance for certain Nebraskans convicted of drug crimes advanced to the governor and received a veto within just a few hours.
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Read Full ArticleNebraska governor vetoes SNAP expansion; considers bans on lab-grown meat, cell phones in schools
LINCOLN — A bill that would let certain Nebraskans convicted of drug crimes access federal food assistance was among numerous bills that advanced through their final approval this week as the Legislature prepares to wind the session down.
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