Rural-based broadband funding plan amended, advanced
A bill meant to give rural customers more input on their broadband carriers was advanced from select file April 14.
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Veteran license plate registry passed
Lawmakers approved a bill April 12 that imposes new requirements on individuals seeking certain armed services license plates.
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New timeline requirements for abandoned vehicles advanced
Nebraska law enforcement would be required to make timely abandoned vehicle reports under a bill advanced from general file April 12.
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Rural-based broadband funding plan clears first round
Lawmakers advanced a bill March 31 meant to give rural customers more input on their broadband carriers.
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Veteran license plate registry advanced
Lawmakers gave first-round approval March 29 to a bill that would impose new requirements on individuals seeking certain armed services license plates.
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Wireless fee increase fails to advance
A bill that would increase landline and wireless fees in certain counties failed to advance from general file March 23.
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Limit on train length proposed
The Transportation and Telecommunications Committee heard testimony March 1 on a proposal that would restrict the length of certain trains in Nebraska.
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Specialty license plates proposed
Members of the Transportation and Telecommunications Committee heard testimony Feb. 23 on two bills that would create new specialty license plates.
Read moreBill would authorize municipal broadband, internet services
The Transportation and Telecommunications Committee heard testimony Feb. 9 on a bill that would eliminate a ban on local broadband providers.
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Grant funding proposed for broadband expansion
Members of the Transportation and Telecommunications Committee heard testimony Feb. 8 on a bill meant to encourage increased broadband availability throughout the state.
Read moreNew timeline requirements proposed for abandoned vehicles
Nebraska law enforcement would be required to make timely abandoned vehicle reports under a bill heard Feb. 2 by the Transportation and Telecommunications Committee.
Read moreVehicle tax exemption proposed for disabled veterans
Disabled veterans would be exempt from motor vehicle taxes under a bill heard by the Transportation and Telecommunications Committee Feb. 2.
Read moreHelmet law repeal considered
Members of the Transportation and Telecommunications Committee heard testimony Feb. 2 on a proposal to repeal the state’s motorcycle helmet requirement.
Read moreLimited local control proposed for speed limits
Certain cities and villages could lower maximum speed limits under a proposal heard by the Transportation and Telecommunications Committee Feb. 1.
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Transportation and Telecommunications
Measures expanding broadband access, easing motor vehicle restrictions and addressing emerging technologies were considered by the Transportation and Telecommunications Committee this session.
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