All Roll Calls
Yes: 260 • No: 43
NebraskaLB889109th Legislature 1st and 2nd SessionslegislatureWALLET
Change a penalty and provisions regulating licensure and registration under the State Electrical Act
Sponsored By: Stan Clouse
Signed by Governor
Judiciary Committee
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Bill Overview
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Cost-based exam and license fees
The State Electrical Board sets exam, issuance, and renewal fees by unanimous vote to cover program costs and avoid surpluses. The exam fee is $60 for electrical contractor, journeyman, residential journeyman, fire alarm installer, and special electrician licenses. You pay a per-year fee for each year of the two-year period for new licenses and renewals, including apprentice registrations and certain pre‑1993 license classes that renew now.
New license deadlines and late fees
All licenses and registrations under the Nebraska State Electrical Act now expire on December 31 of even-numbered years. Renew between October 1 and November 30 of even-numbered years. Late renewal is allowed December 1–December 31 with an extra 10% of the renewal fee for each month or part of a month late. If your license is more than three months expired, you must apply for a new license or registration.
SSN required on license applications
Every application for a license or registration under the Nebraska State Electrical Act must include your Social Security number. Submit it with your application or renewal.
Stronger criminal penalties for violations
Knowingly making false statements, doing electrical work without the right license while claiming you have one, refusing inspections, or ignoring board rules is a crime. Penalties now range from a Class I misdemeanor up to a Class IV felony.
Sponsors & Cosponsors
Sponsor
Stan Clouse
legislature
Cosponsors
There are no cosponsors for this bill.
Roll Call Votes
legislature vote • 4/24/2026
Vote
Yes: 27 • No: 7 • Other: 15
legislature vote • 4/24/2026
Vote
Yes: 40 • No: 0 • Other: 9
legislature vote • 4/24/2026
Vote
Yes: 29 • No: 7 • Other: 13
legislature vote • 4/10/2026
Final Reading
Yes: 41 • No: 8
legislature vote • 4/7/2026
Vote
Yes: 40 • No: 0 • Other: 9
legislature vote • 3/17/2026
Vote
Yes: 29 • No: 7 • Other: 13
legislature vote • 3/17/2026
Vote
Yes: 27 • No: 7 • Other: 15
legislature vote • 3/17/2026
Vote
Yes: 27 • No: 7 • Other: 15
Actions Timeline
Presented to Governor on April 10, 2026
4/17/2026legislatureApproved by Governor on April 14, 2026
4/17/2026legislaturePassed on Final Reading 41-8*-0
4/10/2026legislaturePresident/Speaker signed
4/10/2026legislaturePlaced on Final Reading with ST94
4/8/2026legislatureEnrollment and Review ST94 filed
4/8/2026legislatureEnrollment and Review ST94 recorded
4/8/2026legislatureKauth FA529 withdrawn
4/7/2026legislatureQuick AM3058 adopted
4/7/2026legislatureAdvanced to Enrollment and Review for Engrossment
4/7/2026legislaturePassed over
4/1/2026legislatureQuick AM3058 filed
4/1/2026legislaturePlaced on Select File
3/25/2026legislatureClouse AM2550 adopted
3/17/2026legislatureJudiciary AM2168 adopted
3/17/2026legislatureAdvanced to Enrollment and Review Initial
3/17/2026legislatureClouse AM2550 to AM2168 filed
3/10/2026legislaturePlaced on General File with AM2168
2/24/2026legislatureJudiciary AM2168 filed
2/24/2026legislatureClouse priority bill
2/19/2026legislatureNotice of hearing for January 28, 2026
1/21/2026legislatureReferred to Judiciary Committee
1/12/2026legislatureKauth FA529 filed
1/9/2026legislatureDate of introduction
1/8/2026legislature
Bill Text
Introduced
4/17/2026
Enrolled / Slip Law
Final / Enacted