Bill would repeal helmet law for certain motorcyclists
The Transportation and Telecommunications Committee heard testimony Jan. 24 on a bill that would alter Nebraska’s motorcycle helmet mandate.
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Transportation and Telecommunications
Czech heritage license plate proposed
A new specialty license plate celebrating Czech heritage would be available under a bill considered by the Transportation and Telecommunications Committee Jan. 23.
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Session Review: Transportation and Telecommunications
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.
Read moreBroadband grant program expanded
Senators made several changes to the state’s existing broadband grant program under a bill passed April 13.
Read morePublic-private transportation partnerships approved
Senators passed a bill April 12 to allow for certain public-private partnerships for transportation projects in Nebraska.
Read moreDMV omnibus bill passed
Senators passed a bill April 12 that makes a number of changes to laws regarding the state Department of Motor Vehicles.
Read moreBill to change broadband grant program advanced
A bill intended to make several changes to the state’s program to spur broadband growth was advanced from general file March 28.
Read morePublic-private transportation partnership bill advanced
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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One-call system complaint procedure advanced
A new process to review complaints that allege violations of the state’s One-Call Notification System Act would be established under a bill given first-round approval March 11.
Read moreDMV clean-up bill amended, advanced
A bill that would make a number of changes to laws regarding the state Department of Motor Vehicles was amended to become an omnibus committee bill and advanced from general file March 11.
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Increased fees considered for alternative fuel vehicles
A bill that would increase annual registration fees incrementally for vehicles powered by alternative fuels was heard by the Transportation and Telecommunications Committee Feb. 22.
Read moreProposal seeks to accelerate precision agriculture
The Transportation and Telecommunications Committee heard testimony Feb. 15 on a bill intended to advance precision agriculture in Nebraska through enhanced internet access.
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Proposal for expedited rail crossing permits discussed
A bill heard by the Transportation and Telecommunications Committee Feb. 15 would allow the Public Service Commission to issue an expedited rail crossing permit for telecommunications carriers in certain cases.
Read moreBroadband access map, data repository proposed
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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License plate fees, issuance cycle discussed
A bill heard by the Transportation and Telecommunications Committee Feb. 1 would increase the cap on license plate fees and extend the length of license plate issuance cycles in Nebraska.
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