NE LB781

Updates federal law reference dates from January 1, 2025 to January 1, 2026 across 12 sections of Nebraska statutes covering motor vehicle titles, registration, operator's licenses, safety responsibility, and motor carrier regulations

Increases civil penalties for motor carrier violations: maximum single violation penalty rises from $1,002 to $1,028; penalties for drivers violating out-of-service orders increase from $3,861/$7,723 to $3,961/$7,924 for first/subsequent violations

Raises civil penalties for motor carriers knowingly authorizing operation in violation of out-of-service orders: minimum increases from $6,974 to $7,155, maximum from $38,612 to $39,615

Increases penalties against motor carriers for subdivision (2)(e) violations of section 60-4,162 from $20,017 to $20,537

Declared an emergency measure, taking effect immediately upon passage and approval