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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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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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 MoreLawmakers 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 MoreLawmakers gave final approval April 11 to a bill harmonizing broadband internet standards and creating new requirements related to Nebraska’s 911 service system.
Read MoreA 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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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 MoreThe 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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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 MoreA 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.
Read MoreAn omnibus telecommunications measure passed the final round of debate May 23.
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Lawmakers chose Columbus Sen. Mike Moser in a three-way race to replace former Sen. Suzanne Geist as chairperson of the Legislature’s Transportation and Telecommunications Committee April 20.
Read MoreA bill that would establish a state broadband office in Nebraska was amended to become an omnibus telecommunications measure and advanced from select file April 5.
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A bill that would establish a state broadband office in Nebraska advanced from general file March 31 after a successful cloture motion.
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The Transportation and Telecommunications Committee heard testimony March 7 on a bill that would expand a state transportation program to include certain infrastructure improvements.
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