Maddy summaryThis resolution directs Nebraska's Transportation and Telecommunications Committee to study issues arising during the legislative interim within its jurisdiction. The committee must report its findings and recommendations to the Legislative Council or Legislature upon completing the study. It does not create new laws or directly affect residents or organizations; it simply establishes a formal process for the committee to examine pending issues. This is a procedural step to inform future legislative decisions.
Sponsored bills
Maddy summaryThis bill changes how Nebraska's Department of Transportation (DOT) solicits bids for road and building projects. For projects over $250,000 (adjusted annually for inflation), the DOT must publish notices in local newspapers for three weeks *and* on its website for 20 days before bids open. Smaller projects ($250,000 or less) can use simplified bidding with at least three contractors. The bill also maintains a $100,000 cost limit for building construction without legislative approval.
Maddy summaryLB 593 updates Nebraska's fuel standards by adopting the latest ASTM International specification (D4814-24b) for automotive spark-ignition engine fuel, replacing the outdated reference to D4814-89. It requires all gasoline and its oxygenate blends (like ethanol) sold in Nebraska to meet this new standard starting January 1, 1992. Fuel sellers who fail to comply face a Class I misdemeanor for the first violation and a Class IV felony for subsequent violations. The bill directly affects gas stations, fuel distributors, and manufacturers selling automotive fuel within the state.
Maddy summaryThis bill redefines "all-terrain vehicle" (ATV) and "utility-type vehicle" (UTV) in Nebraska law to clarify size, weight, and design requirements for registration. ATVs must be ≤50 inches wide, ≤1,200 lbs, use 3+ nonhighway tires, and carry only the operator or operator + one passenger. UTVs must be ≤74 inches wide, ≤180 inches long (including bumper), ≤2,000 lbs, and use 4+ nonhighway tires, while explicitly excluding ATVs, golf cars, and low-speed vehicles. The bill also prohibits registration of modified vehicles (with aftermarket parts beyond original specifications) under these categories. It directly affects ATV and UTV owners, particularly those who modify their vehicles, by restricting registration eligibility.
Maddy summaryThis bill updates Nebraska laws regarding vehicle titles, registration, and driver licenses to clarify which government offices handle specific paperwork. It primarily affects vehicle owners, dealers, and county treasurers by shifting the responsibility for issuing most vehicle certificates of title from the state department to local county treasurers. The legislation also mandates that title applications include specific identification details for owners, such as legal names and license numbers, to improve record accuracy. Additionally, it outlines rules for when applications must be filed, including deadlines and special procedures for nonresidents and fleet vehicles.