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The Transportation and Telecommunications Committee heard testimony Feb. 3 on a bill to make Nebraska\u2019s motor vehicle licensing and registration process more efficient.<\/p>\n

\"Sen.
Sen. Robert Dover<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Under LB543, sponsored by Norfolk Sen. Robert Dover, owners could register a motor vehicle or trailer for a period of two or three years, in addition to the current annual registration period, beginning in January 2029. Those who choose a multiyear registration would pay all fees and taxes for the entire period up front.<\/p>\n

The bill also would allow the state Department of Motor Vehicles to deliver license plates or registration certificates to the applicant or to the applicable county treasurer by U.S. mail or another shipping service.<\/p>\n

Dover said the print-on-demand system could save an estimated $500,000 at the end of every license plate issuance cycle by reducing the number of unused plates.<\/p>\n

\u201cLB543 enhances the efficiency of Nebraska\u2019s vehicle license plate and registration system by providing increased flexibility and convenience for residents while reducing waste,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n

DMV director Rhonda Lahm testified in support of the bill. Among other changes, she said, the proposal would give owners who show proof of registration a 30-day grace period to operate their vehicles while waiting for their license plates to be mailed. It also would allow the department to charge a fee to recover its postage and handling costs, Lahm said.<\/p>\n

\u201cThese updates reflect best practices in motor vehicle administration and will position Nebraska for continued modernization in years ahead,\u201d she said.<\/p>\n

No one testified in opposition to LB543 and the committee took no immediate action on it.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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