Transportation omnibus bill approved
A bill to align Nebraska’s transportation statutes with federal regulations received final approval from lawmakers May 28.
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Transportation omnibus bill amended, returned to final reading
A bill on final reading that would align Nebraska’s transportation statutes with federal regulations was returned to select file May 14 and amended to include a sunset date for a proposed driver record fee increase.
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Telecommunications, common carrier regulations updated
Senators approved a bill May 14 that updates state law regulating telecommunications companies and common carriers.
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Telecommunications regulation updates advance
Senators gave first-round approval April 29 to a Transportation and Telecommunications Committee omnibus bill that would update state law regulating telecommunications companies and common carriers.
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Transportation omnibus bill clears first round
A bill to align Nebraska’s transportation statutes with federal regulations advanced to select file April 9 after lawmakers amended it to include several other transportation-related measures.
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Proposal to deregulate landline telephone service considered
Certain telecommunications companies could seek relief from landline telephone service regulations under a bill heard Feb. 11 by the Transportation and Telecommunications Committee.
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Print-on-demand license plate system considered
The Transportation and Telecommunications Committee heard testimony Feb. 3 on a bill to make Nebraska’s motor vehicle licensing and registration process more efficient.
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Session Review: Transportation and Telecommunications
The Transportation and Telecommunications Committee advanced measures this session to harmonize broadband internet standards, create new requirements related to Nebraska’s 911 service system and help recruit and retain emergency care providers.
Read MoreTransportation and telecommunications omnibus bill approved
Lawmakers gave final approval April 11 to a bill containing technical changes requested by the state Department of Motor Vehicles as well as several other proposals related to transportation and telecommunications.
Read MoreUpdated broadband standards, 911 requirements approved
Lawmakers gave final approval April 11 to a bill harmonizing broadband internet standards and creating new requirements related to Nebraska’s 911 service system.
Read MoreUpdated broadband standards, 911 requirements advanced
A bill to harmonize broadband internet standards advanced to the second round of debate March 18 after lawmakers amended it to include provisions of several other bills related to telecommunications.
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Transportation and telecommunications omnibus bill advanced
A bill containing technical changes requested by the state Department of Motor Vehicles advanced from general file March 4 after lawmakers amended it to include several other proposals heard by the Transportation and Telecommunications Committee this session.
Read MoreBroadband infrastructure permitting rules discussed
The Transportation and Telecommunications Committee heard testimony Feb. 12 on a proposal that would cap fees and set deadlines for permitting the installation of broadband internet infrastructure on certain utility poles and towers.
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Session Review: Transportation and Telecommunications
Lawmakers approved two omnibus transportation and telecommunications packages this session that, among other provisions, create a broadband office in Nebraska and repeal the state’s motorcycle helmet requirement for riders age 21 and older.
Read MoreTransportation bill amended to include repeal of state’s motorcycle helmet law
A Transportation and Telecommunications Committee clean-up bill on final reading was amended to repeal the state’s helmet law for riders age 21 and older after lawmakers voted to return it to select file May 24.
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