Workplace safety committee rules modified
Lawmakers approved a measure Feb. 20 that eliminates an unfunded state program related to workplace safety for private employers.
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Sen. Mike Moser
Workplace safety committee bill amended, advanced to final round
A bill that would eliminate an unfunded state program requiring workplace safety committees was amended and advanced to final reading Feb. 9.
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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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Workplace safety committee elimination advanced
Lawmakers gave first-round approval Jan. 27 to a bill that seeks to eliminate an unfunded state program requiring workplace safety committees.
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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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Online notice for road, bridge project bids approved
Senators passed a measure May 14 intended to give the state Department of Transportation greater flexibility when soliciting bids and constructing buildings.
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Transportation omnibus bill clears first round
A bill to align Nebraska’s transportation statutes with federal regulations advanced to select file April 9 after lawmakers amended it to include several other transportation-related measures.
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Online notice for road, bridge project bids advances
Lawmakers gave first-round approval April 2 to a measure intended to give the state Department of Transportation greater flexibility when soliciting bids and constructing buildings.
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Increased driver, motor vehicle records fees proposed
The Transportation and Telecommunications Committee heard testimony Feb. 3 on a proposal to raise fees for certain driver and motor vehicle records maintained by the state Department of Motor Vehicles.
Read MoreConservation exemption for road projects approved
A bill intended to better balance the conservation of Nebraska’s threatened and endangered species with highway maintenance received final approval from lawmakers April 11.
Read MoreTransportation and telecommunications omnibus bill approved
Lawmakers gave final approval April 11 to a bill containing technical changes requested by the state Department of Motor Vehicles as well as several other proposals related to transportation and telecommunications.
Read MoreConservation exemption for road projects amended, advanced
Lawmakers gave first-round approval March 20 to a bill intended to better balance the conservation of Nebraska’s threatened and endangered species with highway maintenance.
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Transportation and telecommunications omnibus bill advanced
A bill containing technical changes requested by the state Department of Motor Vehicles advanced from general file March 4 after lawmakers amended it to include several other proposals heard by the Transportation and Telecommunications Committee this session.
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