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LB 1126

Adopt the Infrastructure Development Investment Program Act and change and eliminate provisions relating to the Rural Road Improvement District Act, the Political Subdivisions Construction Alternatives Act, the Transportation Innovation Act, the Motor Vehicle Safety Responsibility Act, the Nebraska Rules of the Road, intrastate medicaid nonemergency medical transportation services, and wireless service surcharges

109th Legislature (2025-2026) Introduced by Mike Moser

Nebraska establishes Infrastructure Development Investment Program and updates road construction, vehicle safety, and traffic rule standards statewide.

Presented to Governor on April 10, 2026
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Bill Summary · LB 1126

Legislative bill overview

LB 1126 establishes the Infrastructure Development Investment Program Act in Nebraska and modifies existing laws governing road construction/repair, vehicle safety requirements, and traffic regulations. The bill consolidates multiple transportation-related statutory changes under one comprehensive framework to modernize Nebraska's infrastructure and transportation policy.

Why is this important

Infrastructure investment directly affects road safety, economic development, and property values across Nebraska communities. Changes to motor vehicle safety standards and traffic rules impact public safety and law enforcement practices statewide, while the new program framework determines how transportation funds are allocated and prioritized.

Potential points of contention

  • Funding mechanisms: Unclear how the new program will be funded—through existing budgets, new fees, bonds, or tax increases—which affects taxpayers and municipalities differently
  • Local vs. state authority: Changes to road construction provisions may shift responsibility or funding between state and local governments, creating fiscal concerns for counties and cities
  • Safety standard modifications: Alterations to Motor Vehicle Safety Responsibility Act could affect insurance requirements, driver liability, or licensing procedures in ways some stakeholders view as too strict or insufficiently protective

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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