LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) — A bill that would allow young immigrants who were brought into the country illegally to receive professional licenses has advanced to a final vote in the Nebraska Legislature.
Senators gave the measure second-round approval on Thursday, despite the looming threat of a veto by Governor Pete Ricketts.
The bill by Sen. Heath Mello of Omaha would apply to youths who were allowed to stay in the United States through the federal deferred-action program. Supporters say it would allow them to serve as teachers, nurses, counselors, accountants and other professions that require a license.
Conservative opponents argue that the bill would reward lawbreaking by immigrant parents who brought their children into the country illegally.
The bill is LB947.
Copyright 2016 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.