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
Analyzed Economic Effects
3 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 1 costs, 1 mixed.
Felony penalties for willful electrical violations
Knowingly and willfully breaking key parts of the State Electrical Act is now a Class IV felony. This covers lying on license forms, doing electrical work for others without the right license while claiming to have one, failing to file a required inspection request, blocking or refusing entry to an inspector, or refusing to follow the Act or any lawful board rule, regulation, or order. The same penalties apply if you order or direct someone else to do these acts.
Family exemption for electrical work
You may do electrical work without a license for certain relatives. Covered relatives include a parent, stepparent, spouse, descendant, grandparent, brother, sister, cousin, uncle, or aunt. The relationship can be by blood, adoption, or marriage.
New license windows and fees for electricians
Licenses and registrations now expire on December 31 of even-numbered years. You can renew from October 1 to November 30, with a late window from December 1 to December 31. If you miss December 31, you must apply for a new license or registration. The exam costs $60 for electrical contractor, journeyman, residential journeyman, fire alarm installer, and special electrician licenses. All applications must include your Social Security number. The State Electrical Board must vote unanimously to set reasonable fees that cover costs and avoid extra surpluses.
Sponsors & Cosponsors
Sponsor
Stan Clouse
Senate
Cosponsors
There are no cosponsors for this bill.
Roll Call Votes
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: 27 • No: 7 • Other: 15
legislature vote • 3/17/2026
Vote
Yes: 27 • No: 7 • Other: 15
legislature vote • 3/17/2026
Vote
Yes: 29 • No: 7 • Other: 13
legislature vote • Unknown
Vote
Yes: 27 • No: 7 • Other: 15
legislature vote • Unknown
Vote
Yes: 40 • No: 0 • Other: 9
legislature vote • Unknown
Vote
Yes: 29 • No: 7 • Other: 13
Actions Timeline
Provisions/portions of LB725 amended into LB889 by AM3058
4/17/2026legislaturePresented to Governor on April 10, 2026
4/17/2026legislatureApproved by Governor on April 14, 2026
4/14/2026legislaturePresident/Speaker signed
4/10/2026legislaturePassed on Final Reading 41-8*-0
4/10/2026legislatureEnrollment and Review ST94 recorded
4/8/2026legislatureEnrollment and Review ST94 filed
4/8/2026legislaturePlaced on Final Reading with ST94
4/8/2026legislatureAdvanced to Enrollment and Review for Engrossment
4/7/2026legislatureQuick AM3058 adopted
4/7/2026legislatureKauth FA529 withdrawn
4/7/2026legislatureQuick AM3058 filed
4/1/2026legislaturePassed over
4/1/2026legislaturePlaced on Select File
3/25/2026legislatureAdvanced to Enrollment and Review Initial
3/17/2026legislatureJudiciary AM2168 adopted
3/17/2026legislatureClouse AM2550 adopted
3/17/2026legislatureClouse AM2550 to AM2168 filed
3/10/2026legislatureJudiciary AM2168 filed
2/24/2026legislaturePlaced on General File with AM2168
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
1/8/2026
Enrolled / Slip Law
Final / Enacted
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