Nebraska Revised Statutes Chapter 81. State Administrative Departments § 81-1018. State-owned vehicles that are passenger cars; intermediate or compact class or smaller; legislative intent

(1) The Legislature hereby declares that the purpose and intent of this section are to take positive steps to reduce the consumption of gasoline in this state and to make the most efficient and economical use of the nation's resources and the state's funds.

(2) After August 24, 1975, all state-owned vehicles that are passenger cars purchased, leased, rented, or approved for purchase, lease, or rent by the bureau shall be of the intermediate, compact, or subcompact class. Not less than fifty percent of such state-owned vehicles shall be of the compact or subcompact class unless the costs to operate and maintain such vehicles are not to the advantage of the state or such requirement fails to meet the intent of sections 81-1008 to 81-1025. For purposes of this section, classes shall be as defined by motor vehicle manufacturers.