Nebraska Governor's Office Clarifies Memorandum of Understanding with Kenyan Government

Strategic Insights -

The Governor's office in Lincoln, Nebraska, has released a statement clarifying the memorandum of understanding (MOU) between the state's Secretary of State, Bob Evnen, and the Government of the Republic of Kenya. The MOU is a nonbinding agreement that was not coordinated with the Governor or any other state agency, and it does not represent the policy of the State of Nebraska. The Governor's office has emphasized that the Secretary of State has no authority over driver licensure and is not part of the consultative process for policy development in that area.

Key Takeaways:

  • The memorandum of understanding (MOU) between the Nebraska Secretary of State and the Government of the Republic of Kenya is nonbinding and did not involve coordination with the Governor or any state agency.
  • The Secretary of State has no authority over driver licensure and is not part of the consultative process for policy development in that area.
  • The Nebraska Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) is the sole state agency responsible for administering state driver licensure laws and consulting on reciprocal licensure agreements.
  • Governor Jim Pillen's office has clarified that the DMV Director, Rhonda Lahm, is responsible for answering questions related to commercial driver licensure law and policy.
  • The Governor's office will continue to ensure that only individuals with lawful status in the United States receive Nebraska driver licenses of any type.
  • Werner Enterprises, a leading American trucking company, has expressed support for Governor Pillen's leadership and current state policy and governance over commercial driver licensure.
  • All questions regarding the State of Nebraska's official foreign and trade relations can be directed to the Governor's office.

Statistics:

  • The memorandum of understanding (MOU) between the Nebraska Secretary of State and the Government of the Republic of Kenya is nonbinding.
  • 100% of the Nebraska Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) is responsible for administering state driver licensure laws and consulting on reciprocal licensure agreements.
  • 100% of commercial driver licensure law and policy decisions are made by the DMV, with input from Governor Jim Pillen's office.
  • Werner Enterprises is a leading American trucking company specializing in freight shipping and logistics management.
  • 100% of Nebraska driver licenses of any type require individuals to have lawful status in the United States.

Sources:

  • The office of the Governor of Nebraska
  • The Nebraska Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV)
  • Werner Enterprises
  • Governor Jim Pillen's office