This legislative bill amends various sections of the Nebraska Revised Statutes to modernize motor vehicle laws, including the adoption of updates to federal regulations and the introduction of permanent trailer license plates for commercial fertilizer trailers. It modifies provisions related to license plates, such as the issuance of Arbor Day Plates and changes to fees for organizational license plates. The bill also addresses military honor plates, prisoner-of-war plates, disabled veteran plates, and Purple Heart plates, while increasing fees for records requests and altering revenue distribution. Key changes include the establishment of new funds, such as the Home of Arbor Day Plate Cash Fund, and the repeal of several obsolete provisions related to license plates.

Additionally, the bill introduces new legal language regarding the adoption by reference of federal laws and regulations, updates definitions for low-speed vehicles, and clarifies the registration process for motor vehicles and trailers. It aims to streamline the registration process and ensure compliance with updated federal standards. The bill also includes provisions for the issuance of special license plates for veterans, particularly those classified as disabled, and establishes new requirements for commercial driver's licenses, including medical certification and reciprocity agreements with foreign countries. Overall, the bill seeks to enhance the efficiency and safety of Nebraska's motor vehicle regulations while promoting community engagement through specialized license plates.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 18-1737, 60-107, 60-119.01, 60-169, 60-302.01, 60-336.01, 60-386, 60-462.01, 60-479.01, 60-501, 60-628.01, 60-2705, 60-2909.01, 75-363, 75-364, 75-366, 75-369.03, 75-392, 75-393
Final Reading: 18-1737, 37-112, 37-327.03, 37-327.04, 37-811, 60-107, 60-119.01, 60-169, 60-301, 60-302, 60-302.01, 60-336.01, 60-386, 60-393, 60-395, 60-396, 60-462.01, 60-479.01, 60-483, 60-495, 60-501, 60-628.01, 60-1506, 60-1509, 60-2705, 60-2909.01, 74-1335, 75-363, 75-364, 75-365, 75-366, 75-369.03, 75-392, 75-393, 80-415, 80-416, 80-417, 81-2517, 82-139, 82-334
Slip Law: 18-1737, 37-112, 37-327.03, 37-327.04, 37-811, 60-107, 60-119.01, 60-169, 60-301, 60-302, 60-302.01, 60-336.01, 60-386, 60-393, 60-395, 60-396, 60-462.01, 60-479.01, 60-483, 60-495, 60-501, 60-628.01, 60-1506, 60-1509, 60-2705, 60-2909.01, 74-1335, 75-363, 75-364, 75-365, 75-366, 75-369.03, 75-392, 75-393, 80-415, 80-416, 80-417, 81-2517, 82-139, 82-334