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NE LB1134
Bill
Status
1/20/2026
Primary Sponsor
Kathleen Kauth
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AI Summary
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Updates the International Residential Code reference from 2018 to 2009 edition in the state building code, while maintaining other code components at 2018 editions
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Prohibits counties, cities, and villages from adopting or enforcing local building, construction, electrical, or energy codes more stringent than state-adopted versions until January 1, 2031
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Requires local governments to provide independent third-party evidence that any code update is necessary to protect the public from "eminently dangerous situations" or is required by state/federal law before adoption
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Downgrades the Nebraska Energy Code and state building energy requirements from the 2018 International Energy Conservation Code to the 2009 edition
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Updates the state electrical code reference from the 2008 National Electrical Code to the 2023 edition, while retaining the 2017 edition standards for specific ground-fault circuit interrupter and service disconnect sections
Legislative Description
Change and provide limitations on updates to state and local building codes, electrical codes, and energy codes
Last Action
Andersen name added
2/23/2026