This legislative bill amends various sections of the Nebraska Revised Statutes to modernize motor vehicle laws, including the adoption of updates to federal law and the introduction of permanent trailer license plates for commercial fertilizer trailers. It modifies provisions related to license plates, such as the issuance of organizational license plates and changes to fees for these plates. The bill also outlines new responsibilities for the Department of Motor Vehicles, increases fees for records requests, and alters the distribution of certain revenues. Significant changes include the repeal of outdated sections related to license plates and the establishment of new funds, such as the Home of Arbor Day Plate Cash Fund, aimed at supporting environmental initiatives.

Additionally, the bill introduces new definitions and procedural requirements, including the establishment of a new definition for "commercial fertilizer trailer" and the adoption of federal regulations. It clarifies the registration process for motor vehicles and trailers, updates the legal language to reflect the current year, and specifies that certain provisions will take effect on January 1, 2025. The bill also enhances the recognition of military service through expanded Military Honor Plates and streamlines the process for veterans to obtain special license plates. Overall, the legislation aims to improve the efficiency and clarity of Nebraska's motor vehicle laws while ensuring compliance with federal standards.

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