Transportation

This bill allocates funding to the Nebraska Department of Revenue to support the implementation of Legislative Bill 815. It provides $137,300 for the 2026-27 fiscal year and $136,300 for the 2027-28 fiscal year from the Motor Fuel Tax Enforcement and Collection Cash Fund. The funds are designated for program 111 and include limits on salary and per diem expenditures of $99,500 and $102,500 respectively for the two fiscal years. This appropriation ensures the department has the necessary resources to carry out the provisions established in the related legislative bill.

LB 1126 creates Nebraska's Infrastructure Development Investment Program to provide loans and financial assistance for transportation infrastructure projects. It directly affects eligible entities like cities, counties, and private partners in public-private partnerships seeking funding for projects such as roads, bridges, transit systems, or bike facilities. The program, administered by the Department of Transportation with final authority held by the State Highway Commission, defines "eligible projects" as those enhancing mobility, safety, economic development, or quality of life. Key mechanisms include establishing a dedicated fund for financing, setting eligibility criteria for costs, and streamlining project approval processes under new financial assistance rules.

LB 398 updates Nebraska's motor vehicle laws to align with federal standards and introduces new license plate options. It creates permanent Arbor Day license plates for vehicles, updates fees for organizational, military honor, prisoner-of-war, disabled veteran, and Purple Heart plates, and establishes a dedicated fund to support Arbor Day plate grants. The bill also modifies commercial driver's license requirements, changes fees for DMV record requests, and updates trailer plate rules for commercial fertilizer transport. These changes directly affect drivers, commercial vehicle operators, and the Nebraska Department of Motor Vehicles.