LB781

Adopt updates to federal law relating to motor vehicles and motor carriers and change civil penalties against certain motor carriers

Complete·4/17/26

Nebraska LB781 updates state law to align with federal motor vehicle and carrier regulations, including penalties and reporting requirements.

Nebraska LB781 amends several sections of state law to adopt updates to federal motor vehicle and carrier regulations. It aligns state definitions and procedures with federal law, including the Commercial Motor Vehicle Safety Act of 1986 and the Motor Carrier Safety Improvement Act of 1999. The bill updates civil penalties for violations by motor carriers and requires reporting of violations to federal agencies. It also repeals certain sections of state law that are superseded by federal regulations.

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Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

49 Yea

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0 Nay

Calendar

Jan 26

1:30 PM

Transportation and Telecommunications Hearing

History

Apr 17

Legislature

Presented to Governor on April 10, 2026

Apr 17

Legislature

Approved by Governor on April 14, 2026

Apr 10

Legislature

Dispensing of reading at large approved