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NE Code § 39-2211 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 39 - Highways and Bridges|39-2211 - Commission; bonds; issuance; agreements; contents; powers.

39-2211.  Commission; bonds; issuance; agreements; contents; powers.In addition to the powers conferred upon the commission to secure the bonds in the Nebraska Highway Bond Act, the commission shall have power in connection with the issuance of bonds to enter into such agreements, consistent with the act and not in derogation or limitation of the act, as it may deem necessary, convenient, or desirable concerning the use or disposition of the money in the fund or bond fund including the pledging or creation of any security interest in such money and the doing of or refraining from doing any act which the commission would have the right to do to secure the bonds in the absence of such agreements. The commission shall have the power to enter into amendments of any such agreements, consistent with the Nebraska Highway Bond Act and not in derogation or limitation of the act, within the powers granted to the commission by the act and to perform such agreements. The provisions of any such agreements may be made a part of the contract with the holders of the bonds.Source   Laws 1969, c. 309, § 11, p. 1110;   Laws 1988, LB 632, § 5.
NE Code § 39-2212 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 39 - Highways and Bridges|39-2212 - Pledge or security agreement; lien on funds.

39-2212.  Pledge or security agreement; lien on funds.Any pledge or security instrument made by the commission shall be valid and binding from the time when the pledge or security instrument is made. The money in the fund or bond fund so pledged and entrusted shall immediately be subject to the lien of such pledge or security instrument upon the deposit thereof in the fund without any physical delivery thereof or further act. The lien of any such pledge or security instrument shall be valid and binding as against all parties having subsequently arising claims of any kind in tort, contract, or otherwise, irrespective of whether such parties have notice thereof. Neither the resolution nor any security instrument or other instrument by which a pledge or other security is created need be recorded or filed and the commission shall not be required to comply with any of the provisions of the Uniform Commercial Code.Source   Laws 1969, c. 309, § 12, p. 1111;   Laws 1988, LB 632, § 6.
NE Code § 39-2213 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 39 - Highways and Bridges|39-2213 - Bonds; special obligations of state; payment.

39-2213.  Bonds; special obligations of state; payment.The bonds shall be special obligations of the state payable solely and only from the fund or bond fund, as the case may be, and neither the members of the commission nor any person executing the bonds shall be liable thereon. Such bonds shall not be a general obligation debt of this state and they shall contain on the face thereof a statement to such effect.Source   Laws 1969, c. 309, § 13, p. 1111;   Laws 1988, LB 632, § 7.
NE Code § 39-2214 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 39 - Highways and Bridges|39-2214 - State; pledge with holders of bonds.

39-2214.  State; pledge with holders of bonds.The state pledges and agrees with the holders of any bonds issued under the Nebraska Highway Bond Act that it will not limit or alter or in any way impair the rights and remedies of such holders until such bonds, together with the interest thereon, the interest on any unpaid installments of interest, and all costs and expenses for which the commission is liable in connection with any action or proceeding by or on behalf of such holders, are fully met and discharged.Source   Laws 1969, c. 309, § 14, p. 1111;   Laws 1988, LB 632, § 8.
NE Code § 39-2215.01 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 39 - Highways and Bridges|39-2215.01 - Highway Restoration and Improvement Bond Fund; created; use; investment.

39-2215.01.  Highway Restoration and Improvement Bond Fund; created; use; investment.(1) There is hereby created in the state treasury a fund to be known as the Highway Restoration and Improvement Bond Fund.(2) If bonds are issued pursuant to subsection (2) of section 39-2223, all motor vehicle fuel taxes, diesel fuel taxes, compressed fuel taxes, and alternative fuel fees related to highway use, motor vehicle registration fees, and other highway-user taxes which are retained by the state and allocated to the bond fund from the Highway Trust Fund shall be hereby irrevocably pledged for the terms of the bonds issued after July 1, 1988, to the payment of the principal, interest, and redemption premium, if any, of such bonds as they mature and become due at maturity or prior redemption and for any reserves therefor and shall, as received by the State Treasurer, be deposited directly in the bond fund for such purpose. Of the money in the bond fund not required for such purpose, such remaining money may be used for the purchase for retirement of the bonds in the open market or for any other lawful purpose related to the issuance of bonds, and the balance, if any, shall be transferred monthly to the Highway Cash Fund for such use as may be provided by law.(3) The State Treasurer shall disburse the money in the bond fund as directed by resolution of the commission. All disbursements from the bond fund shall be made upon warrants drawn by the Director of Administrative Services. Any money in the bond fund available for investment shall be invested by the state investment officer pursuant to the Nebraska Capital Expansion Act and the Nebraska State Funds Investment Act.Source   Laws 1988, LB 632, § 10;   Laws 1990, LB 602, § 2;   Laws 1994, LB 1066, § 26;   Laws 1994, LB 1160, § 50;   Laws 1995, LB 182, § 23;  Laws 2011, LB289, § 4. Cross References   Nebraska Capital Expansion Act, see section 72-1269.  Nebraska State Funds Investment Act, see section 72-1260.
NE Code § 39-2216 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 39 - Highways and Bridges|39-2216 - Legislature; holders of bonds; pledges not to repeal, diminish, or apply funds for other uses.

39-2216.  Legislature; holders of bonds; pledges not to repeal, diminish, or apply funds for other uses.The Legislature hereby irrevocably pledges and agrees with the holders of the bonds issued under the Nebraska Highway Bond Act that so long as such bonds remain outstanding and unpaid it shall not repeal, diminish, or apply to any other purposes the motor vehicle fuel taxes, diesel fuel taxes, compressed fuel taxes, and alternative fuel fees related to highway use, motor vehicle registration fees, and such other highway-user taxes which may be imposed by state law and allocated to the fund or bond fund, as the case may be, if to do so would result in fifty percent of the amount deposited in the fund or bond fund in each year being less than the amount equal to the maximum annual principal and interest requirements of such bonds.Source   Laws 1969, c. 309, § 16, p. 1112;   Laws 1988, LB 632, § 11;   Laws 1994, LB 1160, § 51;   Laws 1995, LB 182, § 24;  Laws 2011, LB289, § 5.
NE Code § 39-2217 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 39 - Highways and Bridges|39-2217 - Bondholders; rights protected; suit at law or in equity.

39-2217.  Bondholders; rights protected; suit at law or in equity.Any holder of bonds issued under the Nebraska Highway Bond Act or any of the coupons appertaining thereto, except to the extent the rights given by such act may be restricted by resolution of the commission, may, either at law or in equity, by suit, action, mandamus, or other proceeding, protect and enforce any and all rights under the laws of this state or as granted under the act or under the resolution authorizing the issuance of the bonds and may enforce and compel the performance of all duties required by such laws, by such act, or by such resolution to be performed by the commission or by any employee thereof.Source   Laws 1969, c. 309, § 17, p. 1112;   Laws 1988, LB 632, § 12.
NE Code § 39-2218 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 39 - Highways and Bridges|39-2218 - Bonds; legal obligations; investment.

39-2218.  Bonds; legal obligations; investment.The bonds are hereby made securities in which all public officers, boards, agencies, and bodies of the state, its counties, political subdivisions, public corporations, and municipalities and the officers, boards, agencies or bodies of any of them, all insurance companies and associations and other persons carrying on an insurance business, all banks, trust companies, savings associations, including savings and loan associations, building and loan associations, investment companies and other persons carrying on a banking business, all administrators, guardians, executors, trustees, and other fiduciaries, and all other persons who are now or who may hereafter be authorized to invest in notes, bonds, or other obligations of the state, may properly and legally invest funds including capital in their control or belonging to them. Notwithstanding any other provision of law, the bonds are also hereby made securities which may be deposited with and shall be received by all public officers, boards, agencies, and bodies of this state, its counties, political subdivisions, public corporations and municipalities, and the officers, boards, agencies or bodies of any of them for any purpose for which the deposit of notes, bonds, or other obligations of the state is now or may be hereafter authorized.Source  Laws 1969, c. 309, § 18, p. 1113.
NE Code § 39-2219 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 39 - Highways and Bridges|39-2219 - Bonds; interest; exempt from taxation.

39-2219.  Bonds; interest; exempt from taxation.It is hereby found, determined, and declared that there exists a need for the construction of highways in this state requiring the issuance of bonds by the commission acting for and on behalf of the state, all as more fully provided in the Nebraska Highway Bond Act, that the creation of the commission and the carrying out of its purpose are in all respects for the benefit of the people of this state and for the improvement of their health, welfare, and prosperity and constitute a public purpose, and that such bonds, the interest thereon, and the income therefrom shall at all times be exempt from taxation by this state or any political subdivision of this state.Source   Laws 1969, c. 309, § 19, p. 1113;   Laws 1988, LB 632, § 13.
NE Code § 39-2221 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 39 - Highways and Bridges|39-2221 - Act, how construed.

39-2221.  Act, how construed.The Nebraska Highway Bond Act is supplemental to existing statutes and shall not be construed as repealing or amending existing statutes but shall be construed harmoniously and implemented compatibly with them.Source   Laws 1969, c. 309, § 21, p. 1113;   Laws 1988, LB 632, § 14.
NE Code § 39-2222 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 39 - Highways and Bridges|39-2222 - Act, how cited.

39-2222.  Act, how cited.Sections 39-2201 to 39-2226 shall be known and may be cited as the Nebraska Highway Bond Act.Source   Laws 1969, c. 309, § 22, p. 1113;   Laws 1988, LB 632, § 15.
NE Code § 39-2223 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 39 - Highways and Bridges|39-2223 - Bonds; issuance; amount.

39-2223.  Bonds; issuance; amount.(1) Under the authority granted by Article XIII, section 1, of the Constitution of Nebraska, the Legislature hereby authorizes the issuance of bonds in the principal amount of twenty million dollars in 1969 and in the principal amount of twenty million dollars on or before June 30, 1977, with the proceeds thereof to be used for the construction of highways in this state, the Legislature expressly finding that the need for such construction requires such action. Such bonds shall in all respects comply with the provisions of Article XIII, section 1, of the Constitution of Nebraska.(2) Under the authority granted by Article XIII, section 1, of the Constitution of Nebraska, the Legislature hereby authorizes after July 1, 1988, the issuance of bonds in a principal amount to be determined by the commission, not to exceed fifty million dollars. The outstanding principal amount of such bonds may exceed such limit if and to the extent that the commission determines that the issuance of advance refunding bonds under section 39-2226 in a principal amount greater than the bonds to be refunded would reduce the aggregate bond principal and interest requirements payable from the bond fund. The proceeds of such issues shall be used exclusively (a) for the construction, resurfacing, reconstruction, rehabilitation, and restoration of highways in this state, the Legislature expressly finding that the need for such construction and reconstruction work and the vital importance of the highway system to the welfare and safety of all Nebraskans requires such action, or (b) to eliminate or alleviate cash-flow problems resulting from the receipt of federal funds. Such bonds shall in all respects comply with the provisions of Article XIII, section 1, of the Constitution of Nebraska.Source   Laws 1969, c. 314, § 1, p. 1132;   Laws 1975, LB 401, § 1;   Laws 1988, LB 632, § 16.
NE Code § 39-2224 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 39 - Highways and Bridges|39-2224 - Bonds; sale; proceeds; appropriated to Highway Cash Fund.

39-2224.  Bonds; sale; proceeds; appropriated to Highway Cash Fund.(1) The proceeds of the sale of bonds authorized by subsection (1) of section 39-2223 are hereby appropriated to the Highway Cash Fund of the Department of Transportation, for the biennium ending June 30, 1977, for expenditure for the construction of highways.(2) The proceeds of the sale of bonds authorized by subsection (2) of section 39-2223 are hereby appropriated to the Highway Cash Fund of the Department of Transportation for expenditure for highway construction, resurfacing, reconstruction, rehabilitation, and restoration and for the elimination or alleviation of cash-flow problems resulting from the receipt of federal funds.Source   Laws 1969, c. 314, § 2, p. 1132;   Laws 1975, LB 401, § 2;   Laws 1988, LB 632, § 17;  Laws 2017, LB339, § 160.
NE Code § 39-2225 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 39 - Highways and Bridges|39-2225 - Highway Cash Fund; warrants.

39-2225.  Highway Cash Fund; warrants.The Director of Administrative Services shall draw his warrants upon the Highway Cash Fund for, but never in excess of, the amount herein appropriated upon presentation of proper vouchers. The State Treasurer shall pay such warrants out of the Highway Cash Fund.Source  Laws 1969, c. 314, § 3, p. 1132.
NE Code § 39-2226 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 39 - Highways and Bridges|39-2226 - Commission; issue refunding bonds; when; procedure; proceeds; how invested; safekeeping; when considered as outstanding and unpaid.

39-2226.  Commission; issue refunding bonds; when; procedure; proceeds; how invested; safekeeping; when considered as outstanding and unpaid.For the purpose of refunding present and future bonded indebtedness issued pursuant to the Nebraska Highway Bond Act, the commission may issue, without further legislative authorization, refunding bonds with which to call and redeem all or any part of such outstanding bonds at or before the maturity or the redemption date thereof, may include various series and issues of the outstanding bonds in a single issue of refunding bonds, and may issue refunding bonds to pay any redemption premium and interest to accrue and become payable on the outstanding bonds being refunded. The refunding bonds may be issued and delivered at any time prior to the date of maturity or the redemption date of the bonds to be refunded that the commission determines to be in the best interests of the state. The refunding bonds shall, except as specifically provided in this section, be issued in accordance with such act. The proceeds derived from the sale of refunding bonds issued pursuant to this section may be invested in obligations of or guaranteed by the United States Government pending the time the proceeds are required for the purposes for which refunding bonds are issued, and to further secure the refunding bonds, the commission may enter into a contract with any bank or trust company, within or without the state, with respect to the safekeeping and application of the proceeds of the refunding bonds and the safekeeping and application of the earnings on the investment. Such contract shall become a part of the contract with the holders of the refunding bonds. Bonds refunded by such refunding bonds, which have been called for redemption or with respect to which the bond trustee or paying agent has irrevocable instructions to call such bonds for redemption on a date certain in accordance with the terms thereof, and which have sufficient funds or obligations of, or guaranteed by, the United States Government set aside in safekeeping to be applied for the complete payment of such bonds, interest thereon, and redemption premium, if any on the redemption date, shall not be considered as outstanding and unpaid bonds with respect to the limitations set forth in section 39-2205.Source   Laws 1975, LB 401, § 3;   Laws 1988, LB 632, § 18.
NE Code § 39-2301 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 39 - Highways and Bridges|39-2301 - Act, how cited; legislative findings.

39-2301.  Act, how cited; legislative findings.(1) Sections 39-2301 to 39-2311 shall be known and may be cited as the County Highway and City Street Superintendents Act.(2) The Legislature finds that in order to safeguard life, health, and property, and in order to further professional management of county road and municipal street programs, persons practicing or offering to practice street or highway superintending in this state are encouraged to become licensed as provided in the act.Source   Laws 1969, c. 144, § 1, p. 665;  Laws 2003, LB 500, § 1.
NE Code § 39-2301.01 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 39 - Highways and Bridges|39-2301.01 - Terms, defined.

39-2301.01.  Terms, defined.For purposes of the County Highway and City Street Superintendents Act, unless the context otherwise requires:(1) Board of examiners means the Board of Examiners for County Highway and City Street Superintendents;(2) City street superintendent means a person who engages in the practice of street superintending for an incorporated municipality;(3) County highway superintendent means a person who engages in the practice of highway superintending for a county; and(4) Street or highway superintending means assisting an incorporated municipality or a county in the following:(a) Developing and annually updating long-range plans or programs based on needs and coordinated with adjacent local governmental units;(b) Developing annual programs for design, construction, and maintenance;(c) Developing annual budgets based on programmed projects and activities;(d) Implementing the capital improvements and maintenance activities provided in the approved plans, programs, and budgets; and(e) Managing personnel, contractors, and equipment in support of such planning, programming, budgeting, and implementation operations.Source  Laws 2003, LB 500, § 2;  Laws 2021, LB174, § 4.   Effective Date: August 28, 2021
NE Code § 39-2302 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 39 - Highways and Bridges|39-2302 - Incentive payments; county highway or city street superintendents; requirements.

39-2302.  Incentive payments; county highway or city street superintendents; requirements.No person shall be appointed by any county as a county highway superintendent or by any municipality as a city street superintendent to qualify for the incentive payments provided in sections 39-2501 to 39-2505 for counties and municipal counties or sections 39-2511 to 39-2515 for municipalities and municipal counties unless he or she has been licensed under the County Highway and City Street Superintendents Act or is exempt from such licensure requirement as provided in section 39-2504 or 39-2514.Source   Laws 1969, c. 144, § 2, p. 665;  Laws 2003, LB 500, § 3;  Laws 2021, LB174, § 5.   Effective Date: August 28, 2021
NE Code § 39-2305 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 39 - Highways and Bridges|39-2305 - Board of examiners; office space; equipment; meetings.

39-2305.  Board of examiners; office space; equipment; meetings.The board of examiners shall be furnished necessary office space, furniture, equipment, stationery, and clerical assistance by the Department of Transportation. The board shall organize itself by selecting from among its members a chairperson and such other officers as it may find desirable. The board shall meet at such times at the headquarters of the department in Lincoln, Nebraska, as may be necessary for the administration of the County Highway and City Street Superintendents Act.Source   Laws 1969, c. 144, § 5, p. 666;  Laws 2003, LB 500, § 5;  Laws 2017, LB339, § 161.
NE Code § 39-2306 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 39 - Highways and Bridges|39-2306 - Class B license; application; fee; exceptions.

39-2306.  Class B license; application; fee; exceptions.(1) Any person desiring to be issued a Class B license under section 39-2308 shall apply to the board of examiners upon forms prescribed and furnished by the board. Such application shall be accompanied by an application fee of twenty-five dollars.(2) Any professional engineer licensed pursuant to the Engineers and Architects Regulation Act shall be entitled to a Class B license under section 39-2308 without examination.Source   Laws 1969, c. 144, § 6, p. 667;   Laws 1997, LB 622, § 61;   Laws 1997, LB 752, § 94;  Laws 2003, LB 500, § 6;  Laws 2021, LB174, § 7.   Effective Date: August 28, 2021  Cross References  Engineers and Architects Regulation Act, see section 81-3401.
NE Code § 39-2307 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 39 - Highways and Bridges|39-2307 - Board of examiners; examinations; conduct; test qualifications of applicants for Class B licenses.

39-2307.  Board of examiners; examinations; conduct; test qualifications of applicants for Class B licenses.The board of examiners shall, twice each year, conduct examinations of applicants for Class B licenses under section 39-2308. Such examinations shall be designed to test the qualifications of applicants for the position of county highway superintendent or city street superintendent and shall cover the ability to assist in:(1) Developing and annually updating long-range plans or programs based on needs and coordinated with adjacent local governmental units;(2) Developing annual programs for design, construction, and maintenance;(3) Developing annual budgets based on programmed projects and activities; and(4) Implementing the capital improvements and maintenance activities provided in the approved plans, programs, and budgets.Source   Laws 1969, c. 144, § 7, p. 667;  Laws 2003, LB 500, § 7;  Laws 2021, LB174, § 8.   Effective Date: August 28, 2021
NE Code § 39-2308 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 39 - Highways and Bridges|39-2308 - Class B license; term; renewal; fee.

39-2308.  Class B license; term; renewal; fee.Any person satisfactorily completing the examination required by section 39-2307 or exempt from such examination under subsection (2) of section 39-2306 shall be issued a Class B license as a county highway and city street superintendent. Such license shall be valid for a period of three years and shall be renewable upon the payment of a fee of thirty dollars.Source   Laws 1969, c. 144, § 8, p. 668;  Laws 2003, LB 500, § 8;  Laws 2018, LB733, § 1;  Laws 2021, LB174, § 9.   Effective Date: August 28, 2021