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NE LB337

NE LB337
Change provisions relating to the regulation and operation of all-terrain vehicles and utility-type vehicles


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Introduced
01/16/2025
In Committee
01/21/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead

Introduced Session

109th Legislature

Bill Summary

A BILL FOR AN ACT relating to motor vehicles; to amend sections 23-187, 60-103, 60-123, 60-135.01, 60-153, 60-305, 60-339, 60-358.01, 60-3,143, 60-3,187, 60-3,190, 60-471, 60-4,114, 60-4,123, 60-4,123.01, 60-6,252, 60-6,266, 60-6,270, 60-6,355, and 60-6,356, Reissue Revised Statutes of Nebraska, and sections 60-3,100, 60-3,104, 60-3,135.01, 60-3,221, 60-462, 60-463, 60-4,124, 60-501, 60-601, 60-605, 60-6,279, and 77-27,132, Revised Statutes Cumulative Supplement, 2024; to authorize county boards to regulate the operation of certain all-terrain vehicles and utility-type vehicles; to define and redefine terms; to change provisions of the Motor Vehicle Certificate of Title Act relating to all-terrain vehicles and utility-type vehicles; to provide for registration, fees, and taxes for certain all-terrain vehicles and utility-type vehicles under the Motor Vehicle Registration Act; to change provisions of the Motor Vehicle Operator's License Act; to change certain safety provisions and to authorize the operation of certain all-terrain vehicles and utility-type vehicles on certain highways as prescribed under the Nebraska Rules of the Road; to harmonize provisions; to provide an operative date; and to repeal the original sections.

AI Summary

This bill proposes comprehensive changes to the regulation and operation of all-terrain vehicles (ATVs) and utility-type vehicles (UTVs) in Nebraska, addressing their definitions, registration, licensing, and operational requirements. The bill modifies existing statutes to allow registered ATVs and UTVs to be operated on certain highways, remove previous weight restrictions on these vehicles, and establish new registration fees and tax provisions. Key changes include allowing county boards to regulate ATV and UTV operation outside city limits, defining these vehicles more broadly as motor vehicles when registered and operated on highways, and creating specific safety and operational guidelines. The bill also updates related provisions in vehicle registration, licensing, and taxation laws to accommodate these changes, with an implementation date of January 1, 2026. The modifications aim to provide more flexible and standardized regulations for off-road vehicles while maintaining safety standards and local governmental control over their use.

Committee Categories

Transportation and Infrastructure

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

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

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