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TRUST
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February 17, 2005
Toward Responsible Use of Substances Today
(TRUST) Coalition Minutes
February 17, 2005
Present: Lin Brummels, and Kathy Mohlfeld.
LB 107-Introduced by Omaha Senator Mike Friend, it would
change the “look back” period from 4 to 10 years.
The change would allow the Liquor Control Commission (LCC)
to look at the past 10 years of a license holder’s
record of violations when imposing penalties. Project Extra
Mile (PEM) requested this bill.
LB 108-Senator Friend also sponsored this bill which
would close a loophole in the minor in possession (MIP)
statute. If passed, minors who are outside of their
home and are found to have alcohol in their systems
(either by observation or testing); will be considered
to be in violation of the MIP law. PEM requested this
bill.
LB 178- Senators Lowen Kruse and Ray Aguilar, along with
several other senators, are sponsoring this measure which
often is referred to as a Use and Lose bill. It provides
for the loss of driving privileges for minors who possess
or consume alcohol. This bill has 12 co-sponsors.
LB 530-introduced by the General Affairs Committee
to change the Liquor Control Act to allow the LCC more
discretion when allowing or denying a license. The bill
would also give more weight to the impact of the new
license on communities. It would change the standard
for granting a liquor license by the LCC by stating
the Commission may grant a license instead of shall
grant a license. This bill doesn’t look like it
will advance.
LB 592-this the Dram Shop and Social Host Liability proposal
introduced by Senator Kruse and 13 other senators. The bill
would provide for civil liability for retailers and other
adults who would provide alcohol to a minor or visibly intoxicated
person who later causes harm to a third party. Nebraska
is one of 18 states that do not have some form of social
host liability.
LB 594-Twenty senators are co-sponsoring this bill
which would increase penalties for repeat drunk driving
offenders. This penalty would increase to a felony.
LB 598-introduced by Senator Jensen to provide funding
for substance abuse programs, especially treatment, through
an increase in the alcohol tax. He is seeking around a 40%
increase that would generate $10 million/year (as little
as $ 0.07 per 6 pack). This bill has been indefinetly postponed.
Representative Tom Osborne began the new session of
Congress pushing the Sober Truth on Preventing (STOP)
Underage Drinking Act. It would establish federal coordination
and reporting among agencies involved; authorizes a
national media campaign against underage drinking; provides
additional resources to prevent underage drinking; and
expands research and collects new data on underage drinking.
Committee/Workgroup Updates:
Education and Information: Contact Keith Willis
at 375-7210 for more information.
- Myth vs. Reality quizzes were given last night
at the cafeteria.
Neighborhood Relations: Contact Kathy Mohlfeld
at 375-7321 for more
information.
Policy and Enforcement: Next meeting is 2/24/2005
at 4:00 p.m. in the SC 103.
- Wildcat Wheels started last Thursday evening. Lacey
Schwochow and Anne Willis were the dispatchers; Checker
Cab of Norfolk provided transportation.
- See attached for the write up in “The Wayne
Stater”.
- 22 riders the first night
- See attached brochure.
- Information
and picture on the website
Social Environment: Contact Lin Brummels for
more information at 375-7321.
**Next meeting is Thursday, March 17, 2005 at 3:30
p.m. in the Goldenrod Room of the Student Center.
**Contact the Counseling Center at 402-375-7321 or wsctrust@hotmail.com
if you have any suggestions or concerns for the TRUST Coalition.
“Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful,
committed citizens can change the world."
----Margaret Mead
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Ron Vick, MA, LPC
Counselor / Academic Advisor
Int'l Student Advisor
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