LB889 - Change a Penalty in the State Electrical Act
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Summary
Nebraska Legislative Bill LB889 passed both chambers and was enrolled on April 7, 2026, after receiving final passage votes. The bill modifies penalties under the State Electrical Act, specifically addressing violations for electrical work performed without proper licensure. The legislation advances to the Governor for signature or veto.
What changed
LB889 proposes to amend penalty provisions in the State Electrical Act. The bill passed the Nebraska Senate and House with substantial majorities, including a final 40-0 vote on Quick AM3058 on April 7, 2026. Several amendments were adopted during committee and floor consideration, including Judiciary AM2168, Clouse AM2550, and Quick AM3058.
For licensed electrical contractors and electricians in Nebraska, the amended penalties could alter enforcement exposure for unlicensed electrical work. Compliance departments should review current practices and prepare for potential changes to fine structures or other consequences once the bill is signed into law. Legal counsel should monitor the final enrolled text to assess the specific penalty modifications.
What to do next
- Monitor for Governor action on LB889
- Review current State Electrical Act compliance practices
- Prepare for potential penalty changes affecting electrical work performed without proper licensure
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ChangeBridge / Nebraska / LB889 Enrolled LB889 LB Enrolled 2026-04-07
Change a penalty in the State Electrical Act
Bill Details
State Nebraska
Session 109th Legislature
Chamber House
Official Source nebraskalegislature.gov/bills/view_bill.ph...
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Sponsors
Stanley Clouse (Sen - N)
Action History
2026-04-07 L Advanced to Enrollment and Review for Engrossment 2026-04-07 L Quick AM3058 adopted 2026-04-07 L Kauth FA529 withdrawn 2026-04-01 L Quick AM3058 filed 2026-04-01 L Passed over 2026-03-25 L Placed on Select File 2026-03-17 L Advanced to Enrollment and Review Initial 2026-03-17 L Judiciary AM2168 adopted 2026-03-17 L Clouse AM2550 adopted 2026-03-10 L Clouse AM2550 to AM2168 filed 2026-02-24 L Judiciary AM2168 filed 2026-02-24 L Placed on General File with AM2168 2026-02-19 L Clouse priority bill 2026-01-21 L Notice of hearing for January 28, 2026 2026-01-12 L Referred to Judiciary Committee 2026-01-09 L Kauth FA529 filed 2026-01-08 L Date of introduction
Votes
2026-03-17 Clouse AM2550 adopted Yea: 29 Nay: 7 2026-03-17 Judiciary AM2168 adopted Yea: 27 Nay: 7 2026-03-17 Advanced to Enrollment and Review Initial Yea: 27 Nay: 7 2026-04-07 Quick AM3058 adopted Yea: 40 Nay: 0
Committee Referrals
2026-01-12 L Judiciary
Amendments
2026-01-09 Kauth FA529 2026-02-24 Judiciary AM2168 2026-03-10 Clouse AM2550 2026-04-01 Quick AM3058
Bill Text Versions
2026-01-08 Introduced Legislative data powered by LegiScan (CC BY 4.0)
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