AGC of America is recognized as the most influential construction trade association in America, with the ability to affect change at the federal, state and local levels of government. We have a proven track record of successfully addressing issues and building alliances to serve the construction industry.

AGC Nebraska Chapter is the voice of the construction industry in Nebraska, leading the efforts to protect and promote the Highway Trust Fund.

2020

AGC successfully opposed LB 1218 which would have required political subdivisions to set goals to meet in awarding a certain percentage of work to Historically Underutilized Businesses.  AGC also helped secure $50M in new funding to cover the state’s share of county infrastructure damage that is being reimbursed by the federal government.

2019

AGC worked with the Department of Labor and state lawmakers to ensure that changes to unemployment job search requirements did not negatively impact the industry’s workforce during the construction off-season.

2018

AGC successfully opposed LB 1031 which would have imposed burdensome requirements and fees for excavators under the One Call Notification System Act.

2017

AGC testified in support of LB271 which allows the NDOT to assume responsibility for environmental review under NEPA, which first and foremost should reduce project delivery time, and reduce annual costs to the state. We also testified in person or by written letter to several other bills before the various committees of legislature.

2016

AGC testified in opposition to a bill which would have repealed the Build Nebraska Act. We also testified on behalf of the Transportation Innovation Act (LB960). Not only does the Act authorize the use of the Design Build method for contracting, it also provides for additional funding for county bridges and funds state infrastructure bank.

2015

AGC testified in support of LB610 which will increase the state gas tax 6 cents over a 4 year period. The funds will give cities, counties, and the state the ability to fix more deteriorating roads and bridges.

2013

AGC testified in opposition to a bill to overturn the Build Nebraska Act. We also testified in person or by written letter to several other bills before the various committees of legislature.

2012

AGC was instrumental in withstanding the attempt to rid the statuses of Nebraska's unique variable gas tax.

2011

AGC worked closely with Senator Deb Fischer and a statewide coalition of local officials, business interests and transportation industry members to successfully pass LB 84, the Build Nebraska Act. Effective July 2013, this act allocates a quarter of state sales tax to be used for state and local transportation needs.