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NE LB1162
NE LB1162Change powers and duties of the Public Service Commission relating to railroad safety
summary
Introduced
01/20/2026
01/20/2026
In Committee
01/22/2026
01/22/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
Potential new amendment
109th Legislature
Bill Summary
A BILL FOR AN ACT relating to the Public Service Commission; to amend section 75-401, Reissue Revised Statutes of Nebraska; to change powers and duties of the Public Service Commission relating to railroad safety; and to repeal the original section.
AI Summary
This bill amends existing Nebraska law to change the powers and duties of the Public Service Commission (PSC) regarding railroad safety. Specifically, it allows the PSC to adopt federal railroad safety standards, as they existed on January 1, 2026, from specific chapters of the U.S. Code (49 U.S.C. chapters 201 to 213) and Code of Federal Regulations (49 C.F.R. parts 200 to 299). This adoption is for the limited purpose of conducting safety inspections and participating in federal railroad safety programs, enabling the PSC to perform inspections and surveillance authorized under the Federal Railroad Administration's State Safety Participation Program and report potential violations to the federal agency for enforcement. The bill also repeals the original section of law that outlined the PSC's previous, more specific enforcement of certain federal regulations.
Committee Categories
Transportation and Infrastructure
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Transportation and Telecommunications AM1979 filed (on 02/23/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://nebraskalegislature.gov/bills/view_bill.php?DocumentID=63559 |
| Transportation and Telecommunications AM1979 | https://nebraskalegislature.gov/FloorDocs/109/PDF/AM/AM1979.pdf |
| Analysis - Committee Statement | https://nebraskalegislature.gov/FloorDocs/109/PDF/CS/LB1162.pdf |
| Fiscal Note for LB1162 | https://nebraskalegislature.gov/FloorDocs/109/PDF/FN/LB1162_20260213-132942.pdf |
| Analysis - Statement of Intent | https://nebraskalegislature.gov/FloorDocs/109/PDF/SI/LB1162.pdf |
| Kauth FA822 | https://nebraskalegislature.gov/FloorDocs/109/PDF/AM/FA822.pdf |
| BillText | https://nebraskalegislature.gov/FloorDocs/109/PDF/Intro/LB1162.pdf |
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