LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) – A bill that would prohibit minors working with police from lying about their age during alcohol sale compliance checks in Nebraska has been put on ice until April.
Lawmakers, led by bill sponsor Bob Krist of Omaha, have delayed action on the measure until the end of the legislative session.
The move takes the issue off the table, but leaves wiggle room for lawmakers to bring it back.
Krist says he accomplished what he wanted: To draw public attention to the way police mishandle compliance checks and treat business owners unfairly.
He says the state Liquor Commission has agreed to create a summer training program for law enforcement so police will follow the rules when checking to see whether businesses illegally sell booze to minors.