The Nebraska Legislature convened January 9, 2008, for a 60-day session.
Legislative bills of interest will be listed here with the association’s official position on the legislation. If there is a bill you would like us to add to this tracking list, please e-mail nharris@nebtrucking.com or give her a call at 402-476-8504 in Lincoln.

The legislature’s web site is http://nebraskalegislature.gov/web/public/home. On the site, you can access complete copies of proposed bills, view committee assignments, get contact information for your state senator, and see the session calendar.

LB 42
Change distribution of cigarette tax

LB 162
Provide for an electronic lien system for certificates of title

LB 262
Change automobile insurance requirements

LB 741
To change distribution of motor vehicle tax proceeds

LB 758
Increase motor fuel taxes and allocate and reallocate revenue

LB 771
Provide funding for expressways and transfer money from the cash reserve fund.

LB 811
To state intent to appropriate $5 million to the public transportation assistance program

LB 813
To authorize urban growth districts and provide bond authority

LB 845
Create a penalty for motor carrier out-of-service violations and authorize administrative fees

LB 846
Change motor fuel taxes

LB 881
Impose an excise tax on production of ethanol.

LB 911
Provide for REAL ID operator's licenses and state identification cards

LB 917
Provide an exception to vehicle weight limits for idle reduction technology