Session Review: Transportation and Telecommunications
Senators expanded license plate options and addressed call spoofing and a number of infrastructure concerns this year.
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Changes 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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Changes to one-call system amended, advanced
A bill that would make changes to the One-Call Notification System Act was amended and advanced from general file May 16.
Read moreStatewide regulations for small wireless facilities approved
Wireless companies have the right to place small cell wireless facilities in public rights of way under a bill passed by the Legislature May 13.
Read moreCall spoofing bill passed
A bill that authorizes investigations of telemarketers who knowingly manipulate caller ID information was passed by the Legislature May 2.
Read moreSpecial financing approved for highway construction
A bill that expedites highway construction projects in Nebraska was given final approval by the Legislature May 2.
Read moreOmnibus license plate bill passed
The state is authorized to create several new specialty license plates under a bill passed May 2.
Read moreSupport the troops license plates approved
Senators passed a bill May 2 that creates several new specialty license plates.
Read moreCommercial cargo transportation requirements strengthened
Commercial vehicle operators are required to store cargo more securely under a bill passed by the Legislature April 29.
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Statewide regulations for small wireless facilities advanced
Lawmakers gave first-round approval April 23 to a bill that would give wireless companies the right to place small cell wireless facilities in public rights of way.
Read moreExpanded high-speed broadband availability approved
Lawmakers passed a bill April 18 that makes it easier for customers to switch to a new telecommunications company.
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Bill to require voter approval for wireless taxes stalls
After debate spanning two days, a bill that would require municipalities to seek voter approval before levying additional taxes on wireless services stalled on general file April 17.
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Call spoofing bill advanced
A bill that would authorize investigations of telemarketers who knowingly manipulate caller ID information was advanced from general file April 16.
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Support the troops license plates advanced
Senators advanced a bill from general file April 15 that would create several new specialty license plates.
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