Omnibus transportation bill amended, advanced
Lawmakers amended and advanced a bill from select file March 6 containing several transportation measures.
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Transportation load limit exception advanced
Farmers would have expanded transportation options under a bill advanced from general file March 3.
Read moreData collection program to improve broadband availability advanced
Lawmakers gave first-round approval Feb. 18 to a bill that would help Nebraska obtain federal funding for increased broadband availability.
Read moreLower cable TV taxes considered
The Transportation and Telecommunications Committee heard testimony Feb. 11 that seeks to lower the taxes paid by cable television subscribers.
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Omnibus transportation bill advanced
Lawmakers gave first-round approval Feb. 11 to a bill containing several transportation measures.
Read moreFee cap for cell tower applications proposed
The Transportation and Telecommunications Committee heard testimony Feb. 3 on a bill that would cap the amount that cities could charge to review certain cell tower projects.
Read moreProtection of consumer data discussed
Consumers would have more control over how their data is used and distributed under a bill heard by the Transportation and Telecommunications Committee Feb. 4.
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Data collection program proposed to improve broadband availability
The Transportation and Telecommunications Committee heard testimony on a bill Feb. 3 that would help Nebraska obtain federal funding for increased broadband availability.
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Regulation of peer-to-peer car sharing discussed
Members of the Transportation and Telecommunications Committee heard testimony Jan. 28 on a bill that would create a regulatory framework for an emerging industry.
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Increased enforcement of school bus safety law proposed
Drivers who fail to stop for school buses would be subject to increased enforcement under a bill heard by the Transportation and Telecommunications Committee Jan. 28.
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Increased fee proposed to fund first responder training
The Transportation and Telecommunications Committee heard testimony Jan. 27 on a bill that would provide funding for rural first responder training.
Read moreMotor vehicle tax exemption proposed for military members
Members of the Transportation and Telecommunications Committee heard testimony Jan. 27 on a bill that would expand an existing motor vehicle tax exemption.
Read moreSession Review: Transportation and Telecommunications
Senators expanded license plate options and addressed call spoofing and a number of infrastructure concerns this year.
Read moreChanges to one-call system approved
A bill that makes changes to the One-Call Notification System Act was passed May 24.
Read moreGrant funds approved for 211 service
Lawmakers approved a bill May 23 that provides grant funding to a statewide health and human services referral program.
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