LB 403 Prohibits Public Benefits to Illegal Aliens

LB 403 was passed and signed into law by Gov. Heineman April 8, 2009

How They Voted:
Voting in the negative, 0.
Present and not voting, 3:  Cook, Haar, Louden
Excused and not voting, 2:  Council, Nantkes
Voting in the affirmative, 44: All Other State Senators Not Noted Above
Signed into law by Governor Heineman April 8, 2009

Introduced by Sen. Russ Karpisek of Wilber, Nebraska - District 32

Synopsis:
LB 403  prohibits illegal aliens from obtaining public benefits.  The bill requires all state agencies and political subdivisions to verify the lawful status of individuals who apply for public benefits.  All citizens applying for benefits must sign an affidavit stating whether he or she is a US citizen or an alien.  If the applicant is an alien, the agency or political subdivision must verify the alien's status through the US Department of Homeland Security.  

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