The Transportation and Telecommunications Committee is responsible for processing legislation involving the following subject areas:

• Motor Vehicles
  • driver licensing
  • motor vehicle registration and titles
  • rules of the road; driving under the influence; ignition interlock; texting or use of cell phones while driving
  • size and weight; equipment
  • Department of Motor Vehicles
  • handicapped parking permits
• Highways
  • highways and bridges
  • roads
  • Department of Roads
  • State Highway Commission
  • motor carriers
  • bicycles
• Railroads
  • grade crossings
  • transportation safety districts
  • railroad equipment
• Common Carriers
  • pipelines
  • commercial vehicles
  • telephones; telecommunications; information technology; enhanced wireless 911
  • Public Service Commission
• Aeronautics

During session, the Transportation and Telecommunications Committee meets on Mondays and Tuesdays in Room 1113 on the 1st Floor of the Capitol.

Nebraska’s unique Unicameral Legislature relies heavily on the “second house” – the citizens of the State of Nebraska. Ensuring that members of the public have the opportunity to have their voices heard is vital to the legislative process. The link below explains the ways for citizens to share their views on a bill with the Legislature.

Public Input Options.