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NE LB725
Bill
AI Summary
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Redefines Class B electrical contractor and Class B journeyman electrician licenses to cover power limited systems not exceeding 100 volts and 1,000 volt-amps in commercial and industrial installations, removing previous restrictions tied to residential dwellings in municipalities under 100,000 population
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Expands scope of Class A master electrician, electrical contractor, and journeyman electrician definitions to explicitly include power limited systems
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Clarifies fire alarm installer licensing applies only to fire alarm system components from the first point of overcurrent operating at 50 volts or less
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Modifies apprentice electrician supervision requirements to specify licensee and apprentice must work at the same project location but need not be within sight of each other at all times
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Allows the State Electrical Board to charge additional inspection fees if costs incurred exceed the original inspection fee, and removes prorated payment provisions for installations requiring more than six months of construction
Legislative Description
Change provisions of the State Electrical Act
Last Action
Notice of hearing for February 23, 2026
1/26/2026