Transportation and Telecommunications
Measures expanding broadband access, easing motor vehicle restrictions and addressing emerging technologies were considered by the Transportation and Telecommunications Committee this session.
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Sen. Curt Friesen
Rural broadband provisions approved
Lawmakers passed a bill Aug. 11 intended to encourage expansion of broadband internet service in underserved and unserved areas.
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Rural broadband task force recommendations advanced
Lawmakers gave first-round approval July 27 to a bill intended to encourage expansion of broadband internet service in underserved and unserved areas of the state.
Read moreRestrictions sought for city funds
Use of certain money collected by municipalities would be restricted under a bill considered Feb. 11 by the Urban Affairs Committee.
Read moreLower cable TV taxes considered
The Transportation and Telecommunications Committee heard testimony Feb. 11 that seeks to lower the taxes paid by cable television subscribers.
Read moreFee cap for cell tower applications proposed
The Transportation and Telecommunications Committee heard testimony Feb. 3 on a bill that would cap the amount that cities could charge to review certain cell tower projects.
Read moreAirport maintenance fund proposed
State sales and use tax imposed on the sale or lease of aircraft would be used to maintain Nebraska’s airports under a bill heard Jan. 31 by the Revenue Committee.
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Regulation of peer-to-peer car sharing discussed
Members of the Transportation and Telecommunications Committee heard testimony Jan. 28 on a bill that would create a regulatory framework for an emerging industry.
Read moreSession Review: Transportation and Telecommunications
Senators expanded license plate options and addressed call spoofing and a number of infrastructure concerns this year.
Read moreChanges to one-call system approved
A bill that makes changes to the One-Call Notification System Act was passed May 24.
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Changes to one-call system amended, advanced
A bill that would make changes to the One-Call Notification System Act was amended and advanced from general file May 16.
Read moreStatewide regulations for small wireless facilities approved
Wireless companies have the right to place small cell wireless facilities in public rights of way under a bill passed by the Legislature May 13.
Read moreInfrastructure grant program for ethanol-gasoline blends approved
Senators passed a bill May 2 that creates a state grant program intended to make ethanol-gasoline blends available at more Nebraska gas stations.
Read moreUnemployment benefit requirement eased
The Legislature passed a bill April 29 that exempts certain seasonal construction employees from a specific unemployment benefit requirement.
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Statewide regulations for small wireless facilities advanced
Lawmakers gave first-round approval April 23 to a bill that would give wireless companies the right to place small cell wireless facilities in public rights of way.
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