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NE LB23

NE LB23
Provide for grants for bike-sharing programs


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Introduced
01/09/2025
In Committee
01/13/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead

Introduced Session

109th Legislature

Bill Summary

A BILL FOR AN ACT relating to public health and welfare; to provide for grants for bike-sharing programs; and to state intent regarding appropriations.

AI Summary

This bill provides for the establishment of a grant program by the Department of Economic Development to support bike-sharing programs operated by nonprofit organizations. The department will be responsible for identifying eligible nonprofit organizations, awarding grants, and implementing a reporting mechanism to ensure that the funds are used appropriately. If grant recipients do not use the funds as intended, the department will have a process to require the return of those funds. The Legislature intends to appropriate $250,000 from the General Fund to support the creation and implementation of this bike-sharing grant program, which aims to promote alternative transportation and potentially improve public health and urban mobility by making bicycles more accessible to communities through nonprofit organizations.

Committee Categories

Transportation and Infrastructure

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Title printed. Carryover bill (on 01/07/2026)

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