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AAllen:
OK spent most of the morning chasing this issue around the Capital.   I spoke to the AG's office, who I was really just talking with since they have no control on this issue.  Then went to the Governors Office since he is in charge of the State Patrol and someone from his office is to get back with me.  Then went to the Ombudsman's Office, for the few of you who have sent in your issues this week, those are the first they have received.  I had a nice discussion of the issue with Carl Eskridge who is the investigator on this and let him know and gain an understanding of the history and the statutes (this was just given to him yesterday so he is just getting going.)  He already has a call into the State Patrol to get some information from them and when he has anything that can be publically shared he will send me a note so I can share it with you.  Believe me when I tell you he is taking this as a serious matter and will be chasing it down and trying to get the State Patrol to fix the problem.

AAllen:
Just got that call from the Governors Office, to help with this issue there has been more people hired (they lost some of the folks working in this area) and the Governor has authorized getting some temporary part time help to get things caught back up.  This extra help has just come on board so hopefully they will get caught back up soon.

There is some interest from the Governors office to work with us and the State Patrol to try to remove some of the limitations on who can get a Permit and what needs to be done before one can be issued.  So it sounds like I will be spending some time working with the Governors Office this summer trying to figure out how to make things work better and get a bill drafted for next year.

omaharj:
Good job Andy! Perhaps using the NICS system would simplify things for the NSP. I believe the background check  requirements are the same (?) and perhaps allow for a reduction in fees? Is the state criminal background restrictions for CHP the same as the Permit to Purchase?  Maybe the Sheriffs of Nebraska can give some pointers on speeding up the checks. hehheh. RJ

AAllen:
Good input RJ, Yes I think that we can streamline the background check some and that is a big part of what the Governor is thinking.  Of course we make it less expensive to do the background checks then the price of the permit should also drop.

bullit:
Andy.. thanks for the leg work.  I am surprised at the comment about the AGs office having "no control" on this issue.  Is that your opinion or were you told that?  The AG is the CHIEF Law Enforcement Authority in the state and as such is tasked with enforcing the law.  In short, it is their job.  Just curious for clarification.  Either way, thanks for the feedback.

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