Nebraska Cattlemen Applauds Passage of Bill Protecting Feed Trucks

LB 490 Passes Unanimously on Final Reading

LINCOLN, NE (May 28, 2025) – Nebraska Cattlemen applauds the unanimous passage of LB 490 on Final Reading. This commonsense legislation aims to protect feed trucks and agriculture machinery and equipment from being classified as a motor vehicle.

Specifically, Senator Dan McKeon’s LB 490 would clarify current statues and allow producers to receive titles for their equipment without a obtaining a wrongful motor vehicle classification and requiring producers to unnecessarily pay for licensing and registration. LB 490 also aims to increase efficiency for feed truck dealers and consumers alike, by eliminating the need to continually keep previous bills of sale on a feed truck and by streamlining the buying process.

Executive Vice President Laura Field stated, “Cattle outnumber people more than three to one in Nebraska and it’s no secret that feed trucks are one of the most important pieces of equipment beef cattle producers need to keep their animals healthy. We thank Senator McKeon for his hard work to prevent feed trucks from being wrongfully classified as motor vehicles and we look forward to seeing this bill move across the finish line. Today’s unanimous passage of LB 490 underscores the Legislature’s commitment to advancing the interests of Nebraska’s cattle industry. We also thank the stakeholders who contributed to the development of this important legislation.”

LB 490 will head to Governor Jim Pillen’s desk for further consideration.