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Search Results for: Transportation and Telecommunications Committee

Sen. Loren Lippincott
Transportation and Telecommunications 

Proposal would expand transportation program to add infrastructure

March 8, 2023 admin Sen. Loren Lippincott, LB600

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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Sen. Myron Dorn
Transportation and Telecommunications 

Transportation program expansion considered

March 8, 2023 admin Sen. Myron Dorn, LB564

A bill that would increase the funding cap for a state road improvement program and expand it to include livestock production and processing was heard in the Transportation and Telecommunications Committee March 7.

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Transportation and Telecommunications 

Broadband regulations considered

February 8, 2023February 8, 2023 admin Sen. Bruce Bostelman, LB722

A bill that would clarify broadband regulations in order to avoid infrastructure rebuilding was heard in the Transportation and Telecommunications Committee Feb. 7.

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Transportation and Telecommunications 

Creation of broadband services office considered

February 8, 2023February 8, 2023 admin Sen. Bruce Bostelman, LB683

The Transportation and Telecommunications Committee heard testimony Feb. 7 on a bill that would establish a state broadband office.

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Sen. Curt Friesen
Session Review 2022 Transportation and Telecommunications 

Session Review: Transportation and Telecommunications

May 12, 2022 admin Sen. Curt Friesen, LB1144 LB761 LB914 LB1214 LB1234 LB344 LB1016 LB1274 LB750 LB714 LB913 LB1022 LB1145 LB1259 LB1266

Lawmakers approved measures this session to expand broadband access throughout the state, provide for public-private partnerships and change laws regarding the state Department of Motor Vehicles.

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Transportation and Telecommunications 

Bill to change broadband grant program advanced

March 30, 2022April 1, 2022 admin Sen. Curt Friesen, LB1144 LB761 LB914 LB1214 LB1234

A bill intended to make several changes to the state’s program to spur broadband growth was advanced from general file March 28. 

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Transportation and Telecommunications 

Public-private transportation partnership bill advanced

March 29, 2022 admin Sen. Lynne Walz, LB1016

Senators advanced a bill from general file March 28 that would allow certain public-private partnerships for transportation projects in Nebraska.

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Transportation and Telecommunications 

Broadband access map, data repository proposed

February 9, 2022 admin Sen. Bruce Bostelman, LB914

The Public Service Commission would be required to create and maintain an official Nebraska location fabric broadband access map and data repository under a bill heard by the Transportation and Telecommunications Committee Feb. 8. 

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Transportation and Telecommunications 

Public-private transportation partnerships discussed

February 1, 2022February 4, 2022 admin Sen. Lynne Walz, LB1016

The Transportation and Telecommunications Committee heard testimony Jan. 31 on a proposal to allow certain public-private partnerships for transportation projects in Nebraska. 

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Sen. Curt Friesen
Session Review 2021 Transportation and Telecommunications 

Session Review: Transportation and Telecommunications

June 22, 2021 admin Sen. Curt Friesen, LB388 LB338 LB78 LB317 LB166 LB215 LB508 LB616 LB581

Of the transportation and telecommunications issues considered this session, senators prioritized rural broadband development, lower administrative fees and expanded license plate options.

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Transportation and Telecommunications 

Expansion of broadband grant funding advanced

April 28, 2021 admin Sen. Curt Friesen, LB388 LB656

Lawmakers advanced a bill from general file April 27 meant to encourage increased broadband availability throughout the state.

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Transportation and Telecommunications 

New timeline requirements for abandoned vehicles advanced

April 12, 2021 admin Sen. Dan Hughes, LB616

Nebraska law enforcement would be required to make timely abandoned vehicle reports under a bill advanced from general file April 12.

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Transportation and Telecommunications 

Bill would authorize municipal broadband, internet services

February 9, 2021 admin Sen. Justin Wayne, LB656

The Transportation and Telecommunications Committee heard testimony Feb. 9 on a bill that would eliminate a ban on local broadband providers.

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Transportation and Telecommunications 

Grant funding proposed for broadband expansion

February 8, 2021February 12, 2021 admin Sen. Curt Friesen, LB388

Members of the Transportation and Telecommunications Committee heard testimony Feb. 8 on a bill meant to encourage increased broadband availability throughout the state.

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Transportation and Telecommunications 

New timeline requirements proposed for abandoned vehicles

February 2, 2021 admin Sen. Dan Hughes, LB616

Nebraska law enforcement would be required to make timely abandoned vehicle reports under a bill heard Feb. 2 by the Transportation and Telecommunications Committee.

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