Transportation omnibus measure amended, advanced
Lawmakers gave first-round approval March 17 to a bill that would allow Nebraska cities and counties to apply for state loans to build transportation infrastructure projects.
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Transportation and Telecommunications
Rideshare dynamic pricing measure approved
Senators passed a measure March 6 prohibiting rideshare companies from using dynamic pricing during a state of emergency that affects transportation.
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DMV cleanup measure amended, advanced
Lawmakers gave first-round approval March 5 to a state Department of Motor Vehicles cleanup bill after amending it to include several other transportation-related proposals.
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Rideshare dynamic pricing measure narrowed, returned to final round
A bill on final reading that would prohibit rideshare companies from using dynamic pricing during a state of emergency was returned to select file Feb. 27 and amended to apply only when the emergency affects transportation.
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Rideshare dynamic pricing measure amended, advanced
Lawmakers gave first-round approval Feb. 11 to a bill intended to give the governor more discretion over where rideshare companies are permitted to use dynamic pricing during a state of emergency.
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Regulatory framework proposed for recreational vehicles
The Transportation and Telecommunications Committee heard testimony Feb. 9 on a measure intended to ensure certain RV dealers in Nebraska are treated fairly by manufacturers.
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Heavy commercial electric vehicle fee increased
A bill tripling the registration fee paid by owners of heavy commercial EVs received final approval from lawmakers Feb. 5.
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Transportation infrastructure bank proposed
Nebraska cities and counties could apply for state loans to build transportation infrastructure projects under a bill heard Feb. 3 by the Transportation and Telecommunications Committee.
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Alternative license plate proposals considered
New alternative license plates would honor women veterans and support University of Nebraska museums under bills heard Jan. 20 by the Transportation and Telecommunications Committee.
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Heavy commercial electric vehicle fee increase clears first round
A bill that would triple the registration fee paid by owners of heavy commercial EVs advanced from general file Jan. 14.
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Session Review: Transportation and Telecommunications
Measures that increase driver record fees, modify the common carrier licensing process and allow the issuance of one license plate for each registered motor vehicle rather than two were among those considered by the Transportation and Telecommunications Committee this session.
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Transportation omnibus bill approved
A bill to align Nebraska’s transportation statutes with federal regulations received final approval from lawmakers May 28.
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Transportation omnibus bill amended, returned to final reading
A bill on final reading that would align Nebraska’s transportation statutes with federal regulations was returned to select file May 14 and amended to include a sunset date for a proposed driver record fee increase.
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Telecommunications, common carrier regulations updated
Senators approved a bill May 14 that updates state law regulating telecommunications companies and common carriers.
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Car warranty compensation rules updated
Lawmakers approved a bill May 14 intended to ensure that motor vehicle manufacturers fairly compensate Nebraska new car and truck dealers for warranty service.
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