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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Motorcycle helmet repeal stalls
Lawmakers rejected a cloture motion Jan. 10 during first-round debate on a bill that would repeal the state’s motorcycle helmet requirement. A cloture motion is an attempt to cease debate and immediately vote on a bill.
Read MoreSession 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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Attempt to repeal helmet law stalls
A cloture motion that would have forced a vote on the advancement of a bill to repeal the state’s motorcycle helmet requirement failed by one vote March 14.
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Helmet law repeal discussed
Members of the Transportation and Telecommunications Committee heard testimony Feb. 6 on a proposed repeal of the state’s motorcycle helmet requirement.
Read MoreDay eight bill introduction
Senators reconvened Jan. 13 to introduce new bills.
Among the 76 bills introduced were:
LB360, sponsored by Seward Sen. Mark Kolterman, which would adopt the Surgical Technologist Registry Act;
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