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NebraskaLB434109th Legislature 1st and 2nd SessionslegislatureWALLET

Change fees for fireworks display permits, fireworks sales licenses, fire alarm inspector certification, late submittal of remodel or construction plans, fire safety inspections, fire protection system contractor certificates, heating oil tank registration, and underground storage tank installation permits and registration

Sponsored By: Dave Wordekemper

Signed by Governor

Government, Military and Veterans Affairs Committee

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Bill Overview

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Higher fire code plan and inspection fees

Beginning September 1, 2025, plan review fees are capped at $5,000. An extra accessibility review fee is 50% of the plan review fee, up to $5,000. The old fee schedule stays in place through August 31, 2025. If you submit plans after work starts, you pay a late fee of $100 plus half the plan review fee, on top of the plan review fee. Licensees or applicants pay $50 to $300 for each fire safety inspection, including repeat inspections within 12 months.

New fees for fuel storage tanks

Owners of farm or residential heating oil tanks must register once for $10. The registration lasts until you report permanent closure. New underground storage tanks need a $75 installation permit. Operating tanks must be registered each year for up to $60 per tank, and registrations expire December 31. There is no fee for permits to maintain or permanently close existing tanks.

Higher fees for fire safety certifications

The State Fire Marshal can charge up to $200 for the fire alarm inspector exam and certification. Water-based fire protection contractors pay up to $200 to get and to renew a certificate. Certificates must list a responsible managing employee and include proof of insurance. Certificates expire September 30 after issuance, and renewals are due at least 10 days before expiration with the fee and affidavit.

Higher fees for fireworks sellers and shows

Fireworks businesses must pay higher license fees. Distributor licenses cost $1,000, jobber $400, and retailer $100. Retailer applications must arrive at least ten business days before the sales period and are valid only for that period. A public fireworks display permit costs $100 and must be paid with the application.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsor

  • Dave Wordekemper

    Senate

Cosponsors

There are no cosponsors for this bill.

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 272 • No: 14

legislature vote • 5/28/2025

Final Reading

Yes: 47 • No: 2

legislature vote • 5/9/2025

Vote

Yes: 25 • No: 6 • Other: 18

legislature vote • 5/9/2025

Vote

Yes: 33 • No: 0 • Other: 16

legislature vote • 4/23/2025

Vote

Yes: 35 • No: 0 • Other: 14

legislature vote • 4/23/2025

Vote

Yes: 37 • No: 0 • Other: 12

legislature vote • Unknown

Vote

Yes: 33 • No: 0 • Other: 16

legislature vote • Unknown

Vote

Yes: 25 • No: 6 • Other: 18

legislature vote • Unknown

Vote

Yes: 37 • No: 0 • Other: 12

Actions Timeline

  1. Approved by Governor on May 30, 2025

    5/30/2025legislature

  2. Presented to Governor on May 28, 2025

    5/28/2025legislature

  3. President/Speaker signed

    5/28/2025legislature

  4. Passed on Final Reading with Emergency Clause 47-2*-0

    5/28/2025legislature

  5. Dispensing of reading at large approved

    5/28/2025legislature

  6. Enrollment and Review ST34 recorded

    5/14/2025legislature

  7. Enrollment and Review ST34 filed

    5/14/2025legislature

  8. Placed on Final Reading with ST34

    5/14/2025legislature

  9. Advanced to Enrollment and Review for Engrossment

    5/9/2025legislature

  10. Jacobson FA201 adopted

    5/9/2025legislature

  11. Jacobson FA201 filed

    5/9/2025legislature

  12. Wordekemper AM1334 adopted

    5/9/2025legislature

  13. Enrollment and Review ER56 adopted

    5/9/2025legislature

  14. Wordekemper AM1334 filed

    5/7/2025legislature

  15. Enrollment and Review ER56 filed

    4/29/2025legislature

  16. Placed on Select File with ER56

    4/29/2025legislature

  17. Advanced to Enrollment and Review Initial

    4/23/2025legislature

  18. Wordekemper AM494 withdrawn

    4/23/2025legislature

  19. Government, Military and Veterans Affairs AM750 adopted

    4/23/2025legislature

  20. Government, Military and Veterans Affairs AM750 filed

    4/15/2025legislature

  21. Placed on General File with AM750

    4/15/2025legislature

  22. Armendariz priority bill

    3/14/2025legislature

  23. Wordekemper AM494 filed

    3/6/2025legislature

  24. Notice of hearing for March 06, 2025

    2/24/2025legislature

  25. Referred to Government, Military and Veterans Affairs Committee

    1/23/2025legislature

Bill Text

  • Introduced

    1/21/2025

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  • Enrolled / Slip Law

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  • Final / Enacted

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