Session Review: Transportation and Telecommunications
Lawmakers approved several measures this session that embrace emerging technology, increase driver safety and expand broadband access throughout the state.
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Session Review: Transportation and Telecommunications
Updating procedures for drivers, expediting new road construction and merging two state agencies were among the transportation bills considered by the Legislature this session.
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Lawmakers considered several measures this session to make roads safer for cyclists and motorists, ease restrictions on certain farm vehicles and encourage organ donation.
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Senators addressed young immigrant drivers and transportation network companies, among other issues this session. Licensing and administration Introduced by Omaha
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Senators considered legislation regarding motorcycle helmets, specialty license plates and texting while driving, among other topics this session. Rules of
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Among other measures, lawmakers passed bills this session to require longer ignition interlock installation for DUI offenders and to identify
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Senators considered and passed legislation addressing a wide range of issues this session, including pedestrian and motor vehicle safety, hauling
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The most prominent transportation-related bill passed this session commits 0.25 cents of the state’s 5.5-cent sales tax to roads projects,
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Legislation considered by the Transportation and Telecommunications Committee this session effects changes to the rules of the road, law enforcement,
Read moreStudy of rural broadband availability due in 2019
A proposal to study expanding high-speed internet access to rural areas of the state was passed by the Legislature April 11.
Read moreStudy of rural broadband availability advanced
A proposal to study expanding high-speed internet access to rural areas of the state was advanced from general file March 27.
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Transportation omnibus bill advanced
A bill that would make numerous changes to existing motor vehicle titling and registration laws was advanced from general file March 22.
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Bill would ease regulations for certain broadband partnerships
Members of the Transportation and Telecommunications Committee heard testimony Feb. 20 on a bill that could expedite the expansion of broadband internet service in rural Nebraska.
Read moreStudy of rural broadband availability proposed
Expanding high-speed internet access to rural areas of the state was the focus of a hearing of the Transportation and Telecommunications Committee Feb. 5.
Read moreProposal to remove abandoned vehicles advanced
A bill expediting the removal of abandoned vehicles was advanced by lawmakers Jan. 22.
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