By: Chad Franzen Posted at: 02/01/2010 03:10 PM
LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) - State Sen. Ken Haar of Lincoln is convinced a helmet saved his life 25 years ago when a car barreled through an intersection and ran into his Honda motorcycle.
State Sen. Charlie Janssen of Fremont, meanwhile, is convinced Nebraska is losing tax revenue to motorcyclists who bypass the state and that they have a right to let the wind blow through their hair.
Arguments on both sides of the helmet issue were made on Monday in the Nebraska Legislature. Lawmakers began debating a bill (LB200) from Janssen that would repeal the state's helmet law.
They did not vote on the bill, which would allow people 21 years old and older to ride without helmets.
Nebraska is one of about 20 states that requires helmets to be worn.
