LB1098

Adopt the State Rail Plan Act

Introduced·1/16/26
Introduced Text

Establishes the State Rail Plan Act to create and maintain a state rail plan for Nebraska.

The State Rail Plan Act designates the Department of Transportation as the rail transportation authority for preparing, maintaining, coordinating, and administering a state rail plan. The Governor, or their designee, is designated as the approval authority for the state rail plan. The department must annually study passenger rail service and produce a report by November 1. The state rail plan must include minimum requirements, descriptions of passenger rail service, and proposals for increasing rail capacity.

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Where it stands

Current
Transportation and Telecommunications Committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Calendar

Feb 2

1:30 PM

Transportation and Telecommunications Hearing

History

Jan 26

Legislature

Notice of hearing for February 02, 2026

Jan 21

Legislature

Referred to Transportation and Telecommunications Committee

Jan 20

Legislature

Kauth FA757 filed