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 removes the previous primary priority of preserving the existing state highway system assets and the specific factors that the department was required to consider when establishing secondary priorities. Instead, it emphasizes the need for a comprehensive plan that addresses the needs of all facets of the state while maintaining a focus on project prioritization and revenue allocation. The original section 39-1365.01 is repealed as part of this legislative update.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 39-1365.01