This bill amends section 39-1365.01 of the Revised Statutes Cumulative Supplement, 2024, concerning the state highway system in Nebraska. It establishes that the Department of Transportation is responsible for developing a specific and long-range state highway system plan, which must be presented to the Legislature annually by December 1. The bill introduces new requirements for the state highway system plan, including the designation of expressways and the allocation of highway revenue, ensuring that at least seventy percent of revenue raised in each district is allocated to projects within that district.

Additionally, the bill modifies the priorities for project considerations by removing the previous emphasis on preserving the existing state highway system as the primary priority. Instead, it allows for a broader range of factors to be considered when establishing project priorities, such as traffic volume, safety, economic development, demographic trends, and quality of life enhancements for Nebraska citizens. The original section of the statute is repealed, reflecting these changes in the legislative framework for the state highway system.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 39-1365.01