Occupational Board Reform Act

Agriculture

  • Report: Grain Dealers

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    General Information
    • Committee of Jurisdiction:
      Agriculture
    • Occupation Regulated:
      Bulk Milk Hauler/Sampler
    • Occupational Board:
      No Board - it is FSCP at NDA
    • Contact:
      Teresa Curry, Dan Kahler, and Randy Chloupek
    • Purpose:
      To regulate the collection (hauling and sampling) of bulk raw milk for processing in the state of Nebraska.
    • Regulated Professionals:
      103
    • Year Created:
      §81-263.115, Laws 1969, chapter 5, §29, p. 86
    • Year Active:
      1970
    • Sunset Date:
      none
    Authorization
    • Statutory Authorization:
      currently, Neb. Rev. Stat. §2-3971
    • Parent Agency:
      Nebraska Department of Agriculture
    Memberships
    • Number of Members:
    • Who Appoints:
    • Legislative Approval:
    • Qualifications of Members:
    • Per Diem:
    • Expense Reimbursement:
    • Term Length:
    • Terms Rotate or Expire at Once:
    Meetings
    • Required FY 2020-2019:
      0
    • Held FY 2020-2019:
      0
    • Required FY 2019-2018:
      0
    • Held FY 2019-2018:
      0
    • Required FY 2018-2017:
      0
    • Held FY 2018-2017:
      0
    • Required FY 2017-2016:
      0
    • Held FY 2017-2016:
      0
    • Required FY 2016-2015:
      0
    • Held FY 2016-2015:
      0
    Operations
    • Support Staff:
      One
    • Shared or Separate:
      Shared
    • FY 2020-2019 Budget:
      13081
    • FY 2019-2018 Budget:
      11176
    • FY 2018-2017 Budget:
      10403
    • FY 2017-2016 Budget:
      10712
    • FY 2016-2015 Budget:
      10506
    • Other Funding Sources:
      0
    • Spending Authority:
      NDA, Program 57, $13,000
    Other
    • Government Certificates Issued:
      118
    • Issued Certificate Descriptions:
      *Number represent NEWLY issued licenses, not renewed licenses FY 19/20 - 19 FY 18/19 - 25 FY 17/18 - 37 FY 16/17 - 14 FY 15/16 - 23
    • Government Certificates Revoked:
      0
    • Revoked Certificate Descriptions:
      N/A
    • Government Certificates Denied:
      0
    • Denied Certificate Descriptions:
      N/A
    • Government Certificates Penalties Against:
      0
    • Penalty Certificate Descriptions:
      N/A
    • Explanation of Effectiveness:
      Explanation PDF
    • Potential Harm
      See attached PDF.
    • Regulation Comparison:
      Comparison PDF
    • Subject to Regulations of Act(LB407):
      No

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    General Information
    • Committee of Jurisdiction:
      Agriculture
    • Occupation Regulated:
      Milk Cooperative Field Representative
    • Occupational Board:
      N/A
    • Contact:
      Teresa Curry, Dan Kahler, and Randy Chloupek
    • Purpose:
      Field representative means an individual qualified and trained in the sanitary methods of production and handling of milk as set forth in the Nebraska Milk Act and who is generally employed by a processing or manufacturing milk plant or cooperative for the purpose of quality control work.
    • Regulated Professionals:
      2
    • Year Created:
      §81-263.115, Laws 1969, chapter 5, §29, p. 86
    • Year Active:
      1970
    • Sunset Date:
      none
    Authorization
    • Statutory Authorization:
      Currently, Neb. Rev. Stat. §2-3971
    • Parent Agency:
      Nebraska Department of Agriculture
    Memberships
    • Number of Members:
    • Who Appoints:
    • Legislative Approval:
    • Qualifications of Members:
    • Per Diem:
    • Expense Reimbursement:
    • Term Length:
    • Terms Rotate or Expire at Once:
    Meetings
    • Required FY 2020-2019:
      0
    • Held FY 2020-2019:
      0
    • Required FY 2019-2018:
      0
    • Held FY 2019-2018:
      0
    • Required FY 2018-2017:
      0
    • Held FY 2018-2017:
      0
    • Required FY 2017-2016:
      0
    • Held FY 2017-2016:
      0
    • Required FY 2016-2015:
      0
    • Held FY 2016-2015:
      0
    Operations
    • Support Staff:
      One
    • Shared or Separate:
      Shared
    • FY 2020-2019 Budget:
      0
    • FY 2019-2018 Budget:
      0
    • FY 2018-2017 Budget:
      0
    • FY 2017-2016 Budget:
      0
    • FY 2016-2015 Budget:
      0
    • Other Funding Sources:
      N/A
    • Spending Authority:
      NDA, Program 57
    Other
    • Government Certificates Issued:
      1
    • Issued Certificate Descriptions:
      This number represents the number of NEW licenses issued during the five year period. One new license was issued in FY 2016/17.
    • Government Certificates Revoked:
      0
    • Revoked Certificate Descriptions:
      N/A
    • Government Certificates Denied:
      0
    • Denied Certificate Descriptions:
      N/A
    • Government Certificates Penalties Against:
      0
    • Penalty Certificate Descriptions:
      N/A
    • Explanation of Effectiveness:
      Explanation PDF
    • Potential Harm
      The field representative is responsible for quality control and procurement of raw milk for processing as well as performing sampling duties when authorized by NDA. The public health and product safety is dependent upon a quality milk supply.
    • Regulation Comparison:
      Comparison PDF
    • Subject to Regulations of Act(LB407):
      No
  • Report: Livestock Dealers Report

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    General Information
    • Committee of Jurisdiction:
      Agriculture
    • Occupation Regulated:
      Livestock Dealer
    • Occupational Board:
      N/A
    • Contact:
      N/A
    • Purpose:
      Livestock disease prevention and control. The process of tracing back suspected, infected or exposed livestock is of major importance in the Department’s licensing of livestock dealers.
    • Regulated Professionals:
      The following is the number of licensed livestock dealers over the past five years: 2014/2015 – 169
    • Year Created:
      Statute was enacted on August 28, 1969. No occupational board was created.
    • Year Active:
      This program does not operate under an occupational board.
    • Sunset Date:
      N/A
    Authorization
    • Statutory Authorization:
      Neb. Rev. Stat. §§54-1701 to 54-1711.
    • Parent Agency:
    Memberships
    • Number of Members:
      N/A
    • Who Appoints:
      N/A
    • Legislative Approval:
      N/A
    • Qualifications of Members:
    • Per Diem:
      No
    • Expense Reimbursement:
    • Term Length:
    • Terms Rotate or Expire at Once:
    Meetings
    • Required FY 2019-2018:
      0
    • Held FY 2019-2018:
      0
    • Required FY 2018-2017:
      0
    • Held FY 2018-2017:
      0
    • Required FY 2017-2016:
      0
    • Held FY 2017-2016:
      0
    • Required FY 2016-2015:
      0
    • Held FY 2016-2015:
      0
    • Required FY 2015-2014:
      0
    • Held FY 2015-2014:
      0
    Operations
    • Support Staff:
      One
    • Shared or Separate:
      Shared
    • FY 2019-2018 Budget:
      156
    • FY 2018-2017 Budget:
      174
    • FY 2017-2016 Budget:
      171
    • FY 2016-2015 Budget:
      168
    • FY 2015-2014 Budget:
      169
    • Other Funding Sources:
      0
    • Spending Authority:
      N/A
    Other
    • Government Certificates Issued:
      0
    • Issued Certificate Descriptions:
      N/A
    • Government Certificates Revoked:
      0
    • Revoked Certificate Descriptions:
      N/A
    • Government Certificates Denied:
      0
    • Denied Certificate Descriptions:
      N/A
    • Government Certificates Penalties Against:
      0
    • Penalty Certificate Descriptions:
      N/A
    • Explanation of Effectiveness:
      Explanation PDF
    • Potential Harm
    • Regulation Comparison:
      Comparison PDF
    • Subject to Regulations of Act(LB407):
      No

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    General Information
    • Committee of Jurisdiction:
      Agriculture
    • Occupation Regulated:
      First Purchase Grain Dealers
    • Occupational Board:
      N/A
    • Contact:
      Mike Hybl
    • Purpose:
      The protection of Nebraska producers of grain who sell grain other than to a licensed grain warehouse.
    • Regulated Professionals:
      123
    • Year Created:
      Unknown
    • Year Active:
      Unknown
    • Sunset Date:
      N/A
    Authorization
    • Statutory Authorization:
      75 Article 9
    • Parent Agency:
      Nebraska Public Service Commission
    Memberships
    • Number of Members:
      No Board
    • Who Appoints:
    • Legislative Approval:
    • Qualifications of Members:
    • Per Diem:
    • Expense Reimbursement:
    • Term Length:
    • Terms Rotate or Expire at Once:
    Meetings
    • Required FY 2019-2018:
      0
    • Held FY 2019-2018:
      0
    • Required FY 2018-2017:
      0
    • Held FY 2018-2017:
      0
    • Required FY 2017-2016:
      0
    • Held FY 2017-2016:
      0
    • Required FY 2016-2015:
      0
    • Held FY 2016-2015:
      0
    • Required FY 2015-2014:
      0
    • Held FY 2015-2014:
      0
    Operations
    • Support Staff:
      3
    • Shared or Separate:
      Shared
    • FY 2019-2018 Budget:
      34149
    • FY 2018-2017 Budget:
      35939
    • FY 2017-2016 Budget:
      36706
    • FY 2016-2015 Budget:
      37302
    • FY 2015-2014 Budget:
      33988
    • Other Funding Sources:
      N/A
    • Spending Authority:
      34821
    Other
    • Government Certificates Issued:
      660
    • Issued Certificate Descriptions:
      2019-126, 2018-130, 2017-127, 2016-133, 2015-144
    • Government Certificates Revoked:
      0
    • Revoked Certificate Descriptions:
      None
    • Government Certificates Denied:
      1
    • Denied Certificate Descriptions:
      1 Unlicensed and failed to meet requirements.
    • Government Certificates Penalties Against:
      1
    • Penalty Certificate Descriptions:
      $10,000 fine for operating without a license.
    • Explanation of Effectiveness:
      Explanation PDF
    • Potential Harm
      If no longer regulated would allow out of state entities to buy grain with the potential to not pay for the grain, leaving limited recourse to Nebraska producers. Over a third of licensed dealers are from out of state. In state buyers would also have no
    • Regulation Comparison:
      Comparison PDF
    • Subject to Regulations of Act(LB407):
      No

    Banking, Commerce and Insurance

  • Report: OBRA Report (Abstracters)
  • Report: OBRA Report (Bank Executive Officer)
  • Report: OBRA Report (Bill or Account Collector)
  • Report: OBRA Report (Broker-Dealers and Broker-Dealers Agent)
  • Report: OBRA Report (Credit Union Loan Officer)
  • Report: OBRA Report (Debt Management Licensee aka Credit Counselor)
  • Report: OBRA Report (Investment Adviser and Adviser Represenative)
  • Report: OBRA Report (Issuer-Dealers and Issuer-Dealer Agents)
  • Report: OBRA Report (Mortgage Loan Originator)
  • Report: OBRA Report (Real Estate Broker - Real Estate Salesperson)

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    General Information
    • Committee of Jurisdiction:
      Banking, Commerce and Insurance
    • Occupation Regulated:
      Abstracting
    • Occupational Board:
      Abstracters Board of Examiners
    • Contact:
      Julie Hoppe
    • Purpose:
      The Abstracters Board of Examiners regulates the activities of abstracters and abstracting companies by enforcing and administering the laws and requirements of the Abstracters Act through supervision, examination and education of individual abstracters and abstracting companies.
    • Regulated Professionals:
      174 Certificates of Registration, 60 duplicate certificates and 131 Certificates of Registration.
    • Year Created:
      1965
    • Year Active:
      1965
    • Sunset Date:
      None
    Authorization
    • Statutory Authorization:
      76-502-76-558
    • Parent Agency:
    Memberships
    • Number of Members:
      5
    • Who Appoints:
      The Governor
    • Legislative Approval:
      No
    • Qualifications of Members:
      3 members must be abstracters with at least 5 years of experience, one must be an attorney practicing in real estate and the other is a member of the public.
    • Per Diem:
      Yes
    • Expense Reimbursement:
      Yes
    • Term Length:
      5 years
    • Terms Rotate or Expire at Once:
      Terms Rotate
    Meetings
    • Required FY 2023-2022:
      2
    • Held FY 2023-2022:
      3
    • Required FY 2022-2021:
      2
    • Held FY 2022-2021:
      3
    • Required FY 2021-2020:
      2
    • Held FY 2021-2020:
      2
    • Required FY 2020-2019:
      2
    • Held FY 2020-2019:
      3
    • Required FY 2019-2018:
      2
    • Held FY 2019-2018:
      3
    Operations
    • Support Staff:
      .25
    • Shared or Separate:
      separate
    • FY 2023-2022 Budget:
      27729
    • FY 2022-2021 Budget:
      27447
    • FY 2021-2020 Budget:
      25169
    • FY 2020-2019 Budget:
      25468
    • FY 2019-2018 Budget:
      24256
    • Other Funding Sources:
      Fund 26610 program 058 includes application fees, exam fees and registration/relicensing fees.
    • Spending Authority:
      76-549
    Other
    • Government Certificates Issued:
      710
    • Issued Certificate Descriptions:
      Includes both new licenses and licenses renewed in 2020 and in 2022.
    • Government Certificates Revoked:
      0
    • Revoked Certificate Descriptions:
      Removal or suspension of a license.
    • Government Certificates Denied:
      0
    • Denied Certificate Descriptions:
      Refusal to issue a license to an applicant due to an unacceptable application (i.e.. felony)
    • Government Certificates Penalties Against:
      0
    • Penalty Certificate Descriptions:
      The Board does not have authority to penalize.
    • Explanation of Effectiveness:
      Explanation PDF
    • Potential Harm
      As explained in the above document, the knowledge needed by an abstracter is very vast. The general public relies on that knowledge in their real estate transactions. The report of title compiled by the abstracter determines ownership, as well as whether the property has a complete and functional legal description, whether subdivisions have been plotted correctly and properly recorded, whether there are liens affecting the property, and many other things. If the occupation were no longer regulated, this information would cease to be of the quality necessary to make good decisions regarding real property.
    • Regulation Comparison:
      Comparison PDF
    • Subject to Regulations of Act(LB407):
      No

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    General Information
    • Committee of Jurisdiction:
      Banking, Commerce and Insurance
    • Occupation Regulated:
      Abstracting
    • Occupational Board:
      Abstracters Board of Examiners
    • Contact:
      Julie Hoppe
    • Purpose:
      The Abstracters Board of Examiners regulates the activities of abstracters and abstracting companies by enforcing and administering the laws and requirements of the Abstracters Act through supervision, examination and education of individual abstracters and abstracting companies.
    • Regulated Professionals:
      174 Certificates of Registration, 60 duplicate certificates and 131 Certificates of Registration.
    • Year Created:
      1965
    • Year Active:
      1965
    • Sunset Date:
      None
    Authorization
    • Statutory Authorization:
      76-502-76-558
    • Parent Agency:
    Memberships
    • Number of Members:
      5
    • Who Appoints:
      The Governor
    • Legislative Approval:
      No
    • Qualifications of Members:
      3 members must be abstracters with at least 5 years of experience, one must be an attorney practicing in real estate and the other is a member of the public.
    • Per Diem:
      Yes
    • Expense Reimbursement:
      Yes
    • Term Length:
      5 years
    • Terms Rotate or Expire at Once:
      Terms Rotate
    Meetings
    • Required FY 2023-2022:
      2
    • Held FY 2023-2022:
      3
    • Required FY 2022-2021:
      2
    • Held FY 2022-2021:
      3
    • Required FY 2021-2020:
      2
    • Held FY 2021-2020:
      2
    • Required FY 2020-2019:
      2
    • Held FY 2020-2019:
      3
    • Required FY 2019-2018:
      2
    • Held FY 2019-2018:
      3
    Operations
    • Support Staff:
      .25
    • Shared or Separate:
      separate
    • FY 2023-2022 Budget:
      27729
    • FY 2022-2021 Budget:
      27447
    • FY 2021-2020 Budget:
      25169
    • FY 2020-2019 Budget:
      25468
    • FY 2019-2018 Budget:
      24256
    • Other Funding Sources:
      Fund 26610 program 058 includes application fees, exam fees and registration/relicensing fees.
    • Spending Authority:
      76-549
    Other
    • Government Certificates Issued:
      710
    • Issued Certificate Descriptions:
      Includes both new licenses and licenses renewed in 2020 and in 2022.
    • Government Certificates Revoked:
      0
    • Revoked Certificate Descriptions:
      Removal or suspension of a license.
    • Government Certificates Denied:
      0
    • Denied Certificate Descriptions:
      Refusal to issue a license to an applicant due to an unacceptable application (i.e.. felony)
    • Government Certificates Penalties Against:
      0
    • Penalty Certificate Descriptions:
      The Board does not have authority to penalize.
    • Explanation of Effectiveness:
      Explanation PDF
    • Potential Harm
      As explained in the above document, the knowledge needed by an abstracter is very vast. The general public relies on that knowledge in their real estate transactions. The report of title compiled by the abstracter determines ownership, as well as whether the property has a complete and functional legal description, whether subdivisions have been plotted correctly and properly recorded, whether there are liens affecting the property, and many other things. If the occupation were no longer regulated, this information would cease to be of the quality necessary to make good decisions regarding real property.
    • Regulation Comparison:
      Comparison PDF
    • Subject to Regulations of Act(LB407):
      No

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    General Information
    • Committee of Jurisdiction:
      Banking, Commerce and Insurance
    • Occupation Regulated:
      Collection Agencies
    • Occupational Board:
      Nebrasa Collection Agency Licensing Board
    • Contact:
      David Wilson
    • Purpose:
      Debt collection provides a valuable role in the business cycle. However, debt collection can place the debtors at risk of unfair, deceptive, or abusive acts or practices. Additionally, creditors entrust their accounts to the debt collector to recover and remit it. The Licensing Process ensures that collection agencies are competent to engage in the business, capable to comply with state and federal regulations protecting debtors and can be held to account if they fail to remit the funds due.
    • Regulated Professionals:
      415
    • Year Created:
      1963
    • Year Active:
      1963
    • Sunset Date:
      None
    Authorization
    • Statutory Authorization:
      Neb. Rev. Stat. § 45-603
    • Parent Agency:
      Secretary of State
    Memberships
    • Number of Members:
      5
    • Who Appoints:
      Secretary of State is the chair. Governor appoints four 4 remaining members.
    • Legislative Approval:
      No
    • Qualifications of Members:
      Neb. Rev. Stat. § 45-603(1). Three must licensees actively engaged in the collection business in this state, one of whom shall reside in each of the state's three congressional districts. The remaining member shall be appointed at large as a representative of the public and is not actively engaged in the collection business in this state.
    • Per Diem:
      No
    • Expense Reimbursement:
      Yes
    • Term Length:
      4 years
    • Terms Rotate or Expire at Once:
      Terms Rotate
    Meetings
    • Required FY 2023-2022:
      4
    • Held FY 2023-2022:
      4
    • Required FY 2022-2021:
      4
    • Held FY 2022-2021:
      4
    • Required FY 2021-2020:
      4
    • Held FY 2021-2020:
      4
    • Required FY 2020-2019:
      4
    • Held FY 2020-2019:
      4
    • Required FY 2019-2018:
      4
    • Held FY 2019-2018:
      4
    Operations
    • Support Staff:
      2
    • Shared or Separate:
      Shared
    • FY 2023-2022 Budget:
      96012
    • FY 2022-2021 Budget:
      87418
    • FY 2021-2020 Budget:
      128523
    • FY 2020-2019 Budget:
      97156
    • FY 2019-2018 Budget:
      111299
    • Other Funding Sources:
      None
    • Spending Authority:
      45-603
    Other
    • Government Certificates Issued:
      178
    • Issued Certificate Descriptions:
      License to be act as Collection Agency (as defined in Neb. Rev. Stat. § 45-601).
    • Government Certificates Revoked:
      0
    • Revoked Certificate Descriptions:
      n/a
    • Government Certificates Denied:
      0
    • Denied Certificate Descriptions:
      n/a
    • Government Certificates Penalties Against:
      0
    • Penalty Certificate Descriptions:
      n/a
    • Explanation of Effectiveness:
      Explanation PDF
    • Potential Harm
      Collection Agencies are entrusted with money that is owed to their clients. Unscrupulous operations are able to take the money rightfully owed to the clients, which would cause great harm and loss to those businesses. Further, Collection Agencies are in contact with debtors, who are often times in financially difficult situations. Most Collection Agencies are aware of the challenges facing the debtors and work with them to ensure payments on debts they owe. Others will use intimidation, threats, and other illegal activities to attempt to collect debts or will attempt to collect debts that have been repaid. The Board ensures that only those businesses that are financially responsible and have the capability to comply with the state and federal regulations for debt collectors, are licensed in Nebraska. Nebraska businesses are protected from bad actors that would abscond with the funds the businesses are owed. Nebraska consumers are protected against bad-acting collection agencies that do not comply with consumer protection laws.
    • Regulation Comparison:
      Comparison PDF
    • Subject to Regulations of Act(LB407):
      No

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    General Information
    • Committee of Jurisdiction:
      Banking, Commerce and Insurance
    • Occupation Regulated:
      Real Estate Broker/Sales
    • Occupational Board:
      Nebraska Real Estate Commission
    • Contact:
      Greg Lemon
    • Purpose:
      To protect the public interest of Nebraska citizens through the efficient and effective administration of the Nebraska Real Estate License Act
    • Regulated Professionals:
      2,028 licensed active brokers and 5,675 licensed active sales as of the date of the report
    • Year Created:
      1943
    • Year Active:
      1643
    • Sunset Date:
      None
    Authorization
    • Statutory Authorization:
      81-885.07
    • Parent Agency:
      Nebraska Real Estate Commission
    Memberships
    • Number of Members:
      7
    • Who Appoints:
      Governor, Secretary of State Permanent Chair
    • Legislative Approval:
      No
    • Qualifications of Members:
      81-885.07 (1) There is hereby created the State Real Estate Commission which shall consist of the Secretary of State, who shall be chairperson of the commission, and six members appointed by the Governor. Three of the members of the commission appointed by the Governor shall be active and licensed real estate brokers who have engaged in the real estate business as brokers or associate brokers for not less than five years, which members shall be appointed by the Governor, one from each of the three congressional districts as the districts were constituted on January 1, 2006. The remaining members shall be appointed at large, one of whom shall be representative of the public, one of whom shall be a licensed real estate salesperson who has engaged in the real estate business as a salesperson for not less than three years, and one of whom shall be an active and licensed real estate broker who has engaged in the real estate business as a broker or associate broker for not less than five years. The member representing the former congressional district 1 on July 14, 2006, shall represent congressional district 1 for the balance of his or her term. The member representing the former congressional district 2 on July 14, 2006, shall represent congressional district 2 for the balance of his or her term. The member representing the former congressional district 3 on July 14, 2006, shall become an at-large member for the balance of his or her term. The member representing the former congressional district 4 on July 14, 2006, shall represent congressional district 3 for the balance of his or her term.
    • Per Diem:
      Yes
    • Expense Reimbursement:
      Yes
    • Term Length:
      6 years
    • Terms Rotate or Expire at Once:
      Terms Rotate
    Meetings
    • Required FY 2023-2022:
      0
    • Held FY 2023-2022:
      10
    • Required FY 2022-2021:
      10
    • Held FY 2022-2021:
      10
    • Required FY 2021-2020:
      10
    • Held FY 2021-2020:
      10
    • Required FY 2020-2019:
      10
    • Held FY 2020-2019:
      0
    • Required FY 2019-2018:
      0
    • Held FY 2019-2018:
      11
    Operations
    • Support Staff:
      11
    • Shared or Separate:
      Separate
    • FY 2023-2022 Budget:
      1254860
    • FY 2022-2021 Budget:
      1127309
    • FY 2021-2020 Budget:
      1639895
    • FY 2020-2019 Budget:
      1233286
    • FY 2019-2018 Budget:
      1207344
    • Other Funding Sources:
      All Cash Funds From License Fees
    • Spending Authority:
      81-885.07(4)
    Other
    • Government Certificates Issued:
      3679
    • Issued Certificate Descriptions:
      Total number of sales and broker licenses issued in the last five fiscal years, Broker and Sales Breakdown , Broker 529, Sales 3,150
    • Government Certificates Revoked:
      2
    • Revoked Certificate Descriptions:
      Licenses permanently revoked for violation of the License Act
    • Government Certificates Denied:
      15
    • Denied Certificate Descriptions:
      The number above is for 2021 and 2022 only, these were manually counted. Applicants who have a criminal history which may disqualify them under the License Act appear before the Commission for an informal special appearance for review. In the two years we had approximately 300 (estimated) applications with some kind of criminal history, of the 300 35 rose to the level of possible disqualification for license under the statute and came in for a special appearance, of the 35 that came in 35 were denied for recent felonies and or a persistent pattern of violations that showed no signs of abating.
    • Government Certificates Penalties Against:
      76
    • Penalty Certificate Descriptions:
      Number of disciplinary actions resulting in a finding of violation in the last five years. Disciplinary action can result from an order pursuant to hearing in front of the Commission or a consent decree approved by the Commission. Disciplinary orders include suspension, probation, fines, censures, ordered education or some combination thereof.
    • Explanation of Effectiveness:
      Explanation PDF
    • Potential Harm
      Real estate licensees assist buyers and sellers with complicated transactions involving the largest amount of money many will commit in their lives, The agent assists the buyers and sellers in assuring the proper paperwork is created and supplied for closing, how to fill out the purchase contract, how to order inspections and meet contract contingencies, how to qualify for and obtain financing of a purchase. The risk of having untrained people assist with these tasks include unscrupulous parties using personal and financial information to steal money, not having the proper paperwork filled out for closings, and not having proper inspections done and getting a property with defects and not what the buyer wanted.
    • Regulation Comparison:
      Comparison PDF
    • Subject to Regulations of Act(LB407):
      No

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    General Information
    • Committee of Jurisdiction:
      Banking, Commerce and Insurance
    • Occupation Regulated:
      Issuer-Dealer Agent
    • Occupational Board:
      N/A
    • Contact:
      Claire McHenry, Deputy Director
    • Purpose:
      Under the Securities Act of Nebraska it shall be unlawful for an issuer to employ an agent unless the issuer is registered as an issuer-dealer and unless the agent is registered. 8-1103.
    • Regulated Professionals:
      As of end of FY 2021-2022, 8 registered issuer-dealer agents
    • Year Created:
      1913
    • Year Active:
      1913
    • Sunset Date:
      N/A
    Authorization
    • Statutory Authorization:
      Securities Act of Nebraska, 8-1101-1123.
    • Parent Agency:
      Nebraska Department of Banking and Finance
    Memberships
    • Number of Members:
    • Who Appoints:
    • Legislative Approval:
    • Qualifications of Members:
    • Per Diem:
    • Expense Reimbursement:
    • Term Length:
    • Terms Rotate or Expire at Once:
    Meetings
    • Required FY 2022-2021:
      0
    • Held FY 2022-2021:
      0
    • Required FY 2021-2020:
      0
    • Held FY 2021-2020:
      0
    • Required FY 2020-2019:
      0
    • Held FY 2020-2019:
      0
    • Required FY 2019-2018:
      0
    • Held FY 2019-2018:
      0
    • Required FY 2018-2017:
      0
    • Held FY 2018-2017:
      0
    Operations
    • Support Staff:
      2 *Whole compensation figures. Does not consider percentage allocation of time.
    • Shared or Separate:
      Shared
    • FY 2022-2021 Budget:
      102875
    • FY 2021-2020 Budget:
      94767
    • FY 2020-2019 Budget:
      82915
    • FY 2019-2018 Budget:
      83344
    • FY 2018-2017 Budget:
      120872
    • Other Funding Sources:
      No Other Funding Sources
    • Spending Authority:
      Neb. Rev. Stat. § 8-1120 (Director may employ as may be necessary for administration)
    Other
    • Government Certificates Issued:
      56
    • Issued Certificate Descriptions:
      “Issued” in this context means registration by the Department
    • Government Certificates Revoked:
      0
    • Revoked Certificate Descriptions:
      "Revoked" refers to situations where the Department has taken away a previously issued license.
    • Government Certificates Denied:
      0
    • Denied Certificate Descriptions:
      "Denied" refers to initial license applications that were denied by the Department
    • Government Certificates Penalties Against:
      0
    • Penalty Certificate Descriptions:
      ”Penalties Against” refers to situations when an existing license holder had a license suspended and/or a fine levied against them.
    • Explanation of Effectiveness:
      Explanation PDF
    • Potential Harm
      * Provide an explanation for why you believe or do not believe that the occupational regulations overseen by your board have been effective. The securities industry is a highly regulated industry. Persons who receive compensation for the sales of securities sold directly by the issuer, similar to broker-dealer agents, are in a position of trust and have access to sensitive personal financial information about Nebraska consumers. The Department and the State have a strong interest in monitoring the industry and removing bad actors. As can be seen from the numbers provided, the limited number of license denials demonstrates a low barrier of entry into the profession. Further, the numbers of licenses revoked or given penalties is very low in comparison to the number of registrants. While most registrants are of high integrity, the existing regulatory frame work gives the Department the necessary authority to remove bad actors from taking advantage of the sensitive information and position of power they have access to. Although not every state has the specific issuer-dealer and issuer-dealer agent registration requirement, many states have an agent of issuer registration requirement for those persons receiving sales-based compensation for the sale of securities. Additionally, the Department would share such registration information with other state or federal securities agencies. What is the potential harm if this occupation is no longer licensed, certified, or regulated? Primarily, Nebraska would lose its authority to monitor the Nebraska securities industry and remove bad actors. As noted above, issuer-dealer agents have access to sensitive personal financial information of Nebraska consumers and, as such, must meet certain minimum requirements related to education, knowledge, and integrity. The ability to remove bad actors from the marketplace is an important protection for Nebraska consumers. Most state securities regulators have securities laws and regulations based on the Uniform Securities Act of 1956 or 2002, and model rules promulgated by the North American Securities Administrators Association (NASAA), of which Nebraska is a member. Disciplinary actions and violations of one jurisdiction’s securities laws and rules may be the basis for denial of a registrant in another jurisdiction. Although not every state has the specific issuer-dealer and issuer-dealer agent registration requirement, many states have an agent of issuer registration requirement for those persons receiving sales-based compensation for the sale of securities. Additionally, the Department would share such registration information with other state or federal securities agencies. * Provide a comparison of whether and how other states regulate the occupation. See above.
    • Regulation Comparison:
      Comparison PDF
    • Subject to Regulations of Act(LB407):
      No

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    General Information
    • Committee of Jurisdiction:
      Banking, Commerce and Insurance
    • Occupation Regulated:
      Investment Adviser Representative
    • Occupational Board:
      N/A
    • Contact:
      Claire McHenry, Deputy Director
    • Purpose:
      Under the Securities Act of Nebraska it shall be unlawful for any person to transact business in this state as an investment adviser or as an investment adviser representative unless he or she is registered under the act. 8-1103.
    • Regulated Professionals:
      As of end of FY 2021-2022, 4735 registered Investment Adviser Representatives
    • Year Created:
      1913
    • Year Active:
      1913
    • Sunset Date:
      N/A
    Authorization
    • Statutory Authorization:
      Securities Act of Nebraska, 8-1101-1123.
    • Parent Agency:
      Nebraska Department of Banking and Finance
    Memberships
    • Number of Members:
    • Who Appoints:
    • Legislative Approval:
    • Qualifications of Members:
    • Per Diem:
    • Expense Reimbursement:
    • Term Length:
    • Terms Rotate or Expire at Once:
    Meetings
    • Required FY 2022-2021:
      0
    • Held FY 2022-2021:
      0
    • Required FY 2021-2020:
      0
    • Held FY 2021-2020:
      0
    • Required FY 2020-2019:
      0
    • Held FY 2020-2019:
      0
    • Required FY 2019-2018:
      0
    • Held FY 2019-2018:
      0
    • Required FY 2018-2017:
      0
    • Held FY 2018-2017:
      0
    Operations
    • Support Staff:
      2 *Whole compensation figures. Does not consider percentage allocation of time.
    • Shared or Separate:
      Shared
    • FY 2022-2021 Budget:
      102875
    • FY 2021-2020 Budget:
      94767
    • FY 2020-2019 Budget:
      82915
    • FY 2019-2018 Budget:
      83344
    • FY 2018-2017 Budget:
      120872
    • Other Funding Sources:
      No Other Funding Sources
    • Spending Authority:
      Neb. Rev. Stat. § 8-1120 (Director may employ as may be necessary for administration)
    Other
    • Government Certificates Issued:
      21700
    • Issued Certificate Descriptions:
      “Issued” in this context means registration by the Department
    • Government Certificates Revoked:
      15
    • Revoked Certificate Descriptions:
      "Revoked" refers to situations where the Department has taken away a previously issued license, including licenses that were conditionally provisioned on submitting required citizenship attestation information.
    • Government Certificates Denied:
      0
    • Denied Certificate Descriptions:
      "Denied" refers to initial license applications that were denied by the Department
    • Government Certificates Penalties Against:
      4
    • Penalty Certificate Descriptions:
      ”Penalties Against” refers to situations when an existing license holder had a license suspended and/or a fine levied against them.
    • Explanation of Effectiveness:
      Explanation PDF
    • Potential Harm
      * Provide an explanation for why you believe or do not believe that the occupational regulations overseen by your board have been effective. The securities industry is a highly regulated industry. The existing statutory and regulatory requirements, as well as coordination with other states through the CRD/IARD System, has allowed the Department to effectively monitor the industry and remove bad actors. Investment adviser representatives are in a position of trust and have access to sensitive personal financial information about Nebraska consumers. As can be seen from the numbers provided, the limited number of license denials demonstrates a low barrier of entry into the profession. Further, the numbers of licenses revoked or given penalties is very low in comparison to the number of registrants. While most registrants are of high integrity, the existing regulatory frame work gives the Department the necessary authority to remove bad actors from taking advantage of the sensitive information and position of power they have access to. Due to various business models and multi-state activity, it is common for registrants to be licensed in several states at the same time. Due to this situation, all 50 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, and the US Virgin Islands, FINRA, and the SEC utilize the CRD/IARD System. The CRD/IARD System allows for sharing of investment adviser representative licensing records among the various participants. Such sharing allows the participants to keep each other informed when a registrant has violated a law or had a securities registration revoked in another jurisdiction. This multi-state mechanism allows Nebraska to protect its citizens against rogue or dishonest persons. What is the potential harm if this occupation is no longer licensed, certified, or regulated? Primarily, Nebraska would lose its authority to monitor the Nebraska securities industry and remove bad actors. As noted above, investment adviser representatives have access to sensitive personal financial information of Nebraska consumers and, as such, must meet certain minimum requirements related to education, knowledge, and integrity. The ability to remove bad actors from the marketplace is an important protection for Nebraska consumers. Further, removal of this registration would have an impact on nationwide uniformity. Registration of investment adviser representatives occurs at the state level only. States utilize uniform qualifying exams and forms and registrants must comply with various state laws and regulations governing their activities. State securities regulators oversee investment adviser representative activities as part of a comprehensive regulatory framework designed to protect investor interests in securities transactions. Most state securities regulators have securities laws and regulations based on the Uniform Securities Act of 1956 or 2002, and model rules promulgated by the North American Securities Administrators Association (NASAA), of which Nebraska is a member. Disciplinary actions and violations of one jurisdiction’s securities laws and rules may be the basis for denial of a registrant in another jurisdiction. * Provide a comparison of whether and how other states regulate the occupation. See above. All other states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, and the US Virgin Islands have a similar investment adviser representative registration structure as Nebraska.
    • Regulation Comparison:
      Comparison PDF
    • Subject to Regulations of Act(LB407):
      No

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    General Information
    • Committee of Jurisdiction:
      Banking, Commerce and Insurance
    • Occupation Regulated:
      Broker-Dealer Agents
    • Occupational Board:
      N/A
    • Contact:
      Claire McHenry, Deputy Director
    • Purpose:
      Under the Securities Act of Nebraska, it shall be unlawful for any broker-dealer to employ an agent for purposes of effecting or attempting to effect transactions in this state unless the agent is registered. 8-1103.
    • Regulated Professionals:
      As of end of FY 2021-2022, 129,941 registered broker-dealer agents
    • Year Created:
      1913
    • Year Active:
      1913
    • Sunset Date:
      N/A
    Authorization
    • Statutory Authorization:
      Securities Act of Nebraska, 8-1101-1123.
    • Parent Agency:
      Nebraska Department of Banking and Finance
    Memberships
    • Number of Members:
    • Who Appoints:
    • Legislative Approval:
    • Qualifications of Members:
    • Per Diem:
    • Expense Reimbursement:
    • Term Length:
    • Terms Rotate or Expire at Once:
    Meetings
    • Required FY 2022-2021:
      0
    • Held FY 2022-2021:
      0
    • Required FY 2021-2020:
      0
    • Held FY 2021-2020:
      0
    • Required FY 2020-2019:
      0
    • Held FY 2020-2019:
      0
    • Required FY 2019-2018:
      0
    • Held FY 2019-2018:
      0
    • Required FY 2018-2017:
      0
    • Held FY 2018-2017:
      0
    Operations
    • Support Staff:
      2 *Whole compensation figures. Does not consider percentage allocation of time.
    • Shared or Separate:
      Shared
    • FY 2022-2021 Budget:
      102875
    • FY 2021-2020 Budget:
      94767
    • FY 2020-2019 Budget:
      82915
    • FY 2019-2018 Budget:
      83344
    • FY 2018-2017 Budget:
      120872
    • Other Funding Sources:
      No Other Funding Sources
    • Spending Authority:
      Neb. Rev. Stat. § 8-1120 (Director may employ as may be necessary for administration)
    Other
    • Government Certificates Issued:
      544386
    • Issued Certificate Descriptions:
      “Issued” in this context means registration by the Department
    • Government Certificates Revoked:
      230
    • Revoked Certificate Descriptions:
      "Revoked" refers to situations where the Department has taken away a previously issued license, including licenses that were conditionally provisioned on submitting required citizenship attestation information.
    • Government Certificates Denied:
      0
    • Denied Certificate Descriptions:
      "Denied" refers to initial license applications that were denied by the Department
    • Government Certificates Penalties Against:
      2
    • Penalty Certificate Descriptions:
      ”Penalties Against” refers to situations when an existing license holder had a license suspended and/or a fine levied against them.
    • Explanation of Effectiveness:
      Explanation PDF
    • Potential Harm
      * Provide an explanation for why you believe or do not believe that the occupational regulations overseen by your board have been effective. The securities industry is a highly regulated industry. The existing statutory and regulatory requirements, as well as coordination with other states through the CRD/IARD System, has allowed the Department to effectively monitor the industry and remove bad actors. Broker-dealer agents are in a position of trust and have access to sensitive personal financial information about Nebraska consumers. As can be seen from the numbers provided, the limited number of license denials demonstrates a low barrier of entry into the profession. Further, the numbers of licenses revoked or given penalties is very low in comparison to the number of registrants. While most registrants are of high integrity, the existing regulatory frame work gives the Department the necessary authority to remove bad actors from taking advantage of the sensitive information and position of power they have access to. Due to various business models and multi-state activity, it is common for registrants to be licensed in several states at the same time. Due to this situation, all 50 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, and the US Virgin Islands, FINRA, and the SEC utilize the CRD/IARD System. The CRD/IARD System allows for sharing of broker-dealer agent licensing records among the various participants. Such sharing allows the participants to keep each other informed when a registrant has violated a law or had a securities registration revoked in another jurisdiction. This multi-state mechanism allows Nebraska to protect its citizens against rogue or dishonest persons. What is the potential harm if this occupation is no longer licensed, certified, or regulated? Primarily, Nebraska would lose its authority to monitor the Nebraska securities industry and remove bad actors. As noted above, broker-dealer agents have access to sensitive personal financial information of Nebraska consumers and, as such, must meet certain minimum requirements related to education, knowledge, and integrity. The ability to remove bad actors from the marketplace is an important protection for Nebraska consumers. Further, removal of this registration would have an impact on nationwide uniformity. States utilize uniform qualifying exams and forms and registrants must comply with various state laws and regulations governing their activities. State securities regulators oversee broker-dealer agent activities as part of a comprehensive regulatory framework designed to protect investor interests in securities transactions. Most state securities regulators have securities laws and regulations based on the Uniform Securities Act of 1956 or 2002, and model rules promulgated by the North American Securities Administrators Association (NASAA), of which Nebraska is a member. Disciplinary actions and violations of one jurisdiction’s securities laws and rules may be the basis for denial of a registrant in another jurisdiction. * Provide a comparison of whether and how other states regulate the occupation. See above. All other states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, and the US Virgin Islands have a similar broker-dealer agent registration structure as Nebraska.
    • Regulation Comparison:
      Comparison PDF
    • Subject to Regulations of Act(LB407):
      No

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    General Information
    • Committee of Jurisdiction:
      Banking, Commerce and Insurance
    • Occupation Regulated:
      Loan Officer (Credit Union)
    • Occupational Board:
      N/A
    • Contact:
      Darcy Bailar, Deputy Director
    • Purpose:
      Under the Credit Union Act a chief executive officer or the credit committee of a credit union may apply to the Department for the licensing of one or more loan officers to delegate to such loan officers the power to approve loans. Since 2017 a credit union may elect for its loan officers to be exempt from the requirement to apply for and obtain a loan officer license. Neb. Rev. Stat. § 21-1770.
    • Regulated Professionals:
      26
    • Year Created:
      1996
    • Year Active:
      1996
    • Sunset Date:
      N/A
    Authorization
    • Statutory Authorization:
      Credit Union Act Neb Rev. Stat. § 21-1770
    • Parent Agency:
      Nebraska Department of Banking and Finance
    Memberships
    • Number of Members:
    • Who Appoints:
    • Legislative Approval:
    • Qualifications of Members:
    • Per Diem:
    • Expense Reimbursement:
    • Term Length:
    • Terms Rotate or Expire at Once:
    Meetings
    • Required FY 2022-2021:
      0
    • Held FY 2022-2021:
      0
    • Required FY 2021-2020:
      0
    • Held FY 2021-2020:
      0
    • Required FY 2020-2019:
      0
    • Held FY 2020-2019:
      0
    • Required FY 2019-2018:
      0
    • Held FY 2019-2018:
      0
    • Required FY 2018-2017:
      0
    • Held FY 2018-2017:
      0
    Operations
    • Support Staff:
      5 *Whole compensation figures. Does not consider percentage allocation of time.
    • Shared or Separate:
      Shared
    • FY 2022-2021 Budget:
      492590
    • FY 2021-2020 Budget:
      573627
    • FY 2020-2019 Budget:
      539630
    • FY 2019-2018 Budget:
      541486
    • FY 2018-2017 Budget:
      473931
    • Other Funding Sources:
      No Other Funding Sources
    • Spending Authority:
      Neb. Rev. Stat. § 8-601 (Administration). Neb. Rev. Stat. § 84-1116.01 (Authority beyond budget).
    Other
    • Government Certificates Issued:
      18
    • Issued Certificate Descriptions:
      “Issued” in this context means application approved by the Department.
    • Government Certificates Revoked:
      0
    • Revoked Certificate Descriptions:
      “Revoked” refers to situations where the Department has taken away a previously issued license.
    • Government Certificates Denied:
      0
    • Denied Certificate Descriptions:
      “Denied” refers to initial license applications denied by the Director and does not include withdrawn applications.
    • Government Certificates Penalties Against:
      0
    • Penalty Certificate Descriptions:
      “Penalty” refers to fines against an individual licensee and not conditions placed on licenses.
    • Explanation of Effectiveness:
      Explanation PDF
    • Potential Harm
      * Provide an explanation for why you believe or do not believe that the occupational regulations overseen by your board have been effective. Loan officers who interact and work with loan and credit product customers are in a position of trust and have access to sensitive personal financial information about Nebraska consumers. Loan officers also are given authority by their institutions to make loans of certain amounts without Board approval and therefore can put a financial institution at risk when making loans. The Department and the State have a strong interest in monitoring the industry and removing bad actors. The low amount of license denials demonstrates a low barrier to entry into the profession. The number of licenses revoked or given penalties is very low in comparison to the number of registrants. The existing regulatory framework gives the Department the necessary authority to remove bad actors who misuse customer and credit union funds or take advantage of the sensitive information they have access to or their position of power. The Department would share information with relevant Federal regulators in order to maintain a cohesive supervisory network. Establishing minimum requirements for loan officers helps protect communities from illegal and possibly predatory practices and may promote local economic growth. What is the potential harm if this occupation is no longer licensed, certified, or regulated? Nebraska would lose some of its authority to monitor individuals working in credit unions, remove bad actors, and reduce risk to credit unions. The Department would not be able to ensure that loan officers in credit union meet minimum standards related to character and experience. The ability to remove bad actors is an important protection for Nebraska consumers. All states, and relevant Federal agencies, have regulatory processes to monitor credit union institutions and provide for their safety and soundness. Violation of any other states credit union regulations may disqualify an individual from working in other states. * Provide a comparison of whether and how other states regulate the occupation. See above.
    • Regulation Comparison:
      Comparison PDF
    • Subject to Regulations of Act(LB407):
      No

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    General Information
    • Committee of Jurisdiction:
      Banking, Commerce and Insurance
    • Occupation Regulated:
      Executive Officer License
    • Occupational Board:
      N/A
    • Contact:
      Darcy Bailar, Deputy Director
    • Purpose:
      Under the Nebraska Banking Act, no loan or investment shall be made without the approval of an executive officer, unless a bank has elected for its executive officers to be exempt from the requirement to apply for and obtain an Executive Officer License from the Department. Neb. Rev. Stat. § 8-139
    • Regulated Professionals:
      179
    • Year Created:
      1921
    • Year Active:
      1921
    • Sunset Date:
      N/A
    Authorization
    • Statutory Authorization:
      Nebraska Banking Act § 8-139
    • Parent Agency:
      Nebraska Department of Banking and Finance
    Memberships
    • Number of Members:
      N/A
    • Who Appoints:
      N/A
    • Legislative Approval:
      N/A
    • Qualifications of Members:
    • Per Diem:
    • Expense Reimbursement:
    • Term Length:
    • Terms Rotate or Expire at Once:
    Meetings
    • Required FY 2022-2021:
      0
    • Held FY 2022-2021:
      0
    • Required FY 2021-2020:
      0
    • Held FY 2021-2020:
      0
    • Required FY 2020-2019:
      0
    • Held FY 2020-2019:
      0
    • Required FY 2019-2018:
      0
    • Held FY 2019-2018:
      0
    • Required FY 2018-2017:
      0
    • Held FY 2018-2017:
      0
    Operations
    • Support Staff:
      5 *Whole compensation figures. Does not consider percentage allocation of time.
    • Shared or Separate:
      Shared
    • FY 2022-2021 Budget:
      492590
    • FY 2021-2020 Budget:
      573627
    • FY 2020-2019 Budget:
      539630
    • FY 2019-2018 Budget:
      541486
    • FY 2018-2017 Budget:
      473931
    • Other Funding Sources:
      No Other Funding Sources
    • Spending Authority:
      Neb. Rev. Stat. § 8-601 (Administration). Neb. Rev. Stat. § 84-1116.01 (Authority beyond budget).
    Other
    • Government Certificates Issued:
      437
    • Issued Certificate Descriptions:
      “Issued” in this context means Executive Officer Licenses issued to individuals.
    • Government Certificates Revoked:
      0
    • Revoked Certificate Descriptions:
      “Revoked” refers to situation where Department has taken away previously issued license.
    • Government Certificates Denied:
      0
    • Denied Certificate Descriptions:
      “Denied” refers to initial license applications denied by Department and does not include withdrawn applications.
    • Government Certificates Penalties Against:
      1
    • Penalty Certificate Descriptions:
      “Penalty” refers to any Executive Officer Licensee fined by Department.
    • Explanation of Effectiveness:
      Explanation PDF
    • Potential Harm
      Executive loan officers who interact and work with loan and bank product customers are in a position of trust and have access to sensitive personal financial information about Nebraska consumers. Executive loan officers also are given authority by their institutions to make loans and/or investments of certain amounts without Board approval and therefore can put a financial institution at risk. Community bank loan officers generally have more authority to make executive credit decisions than larger institution loan officers. The Department and the State have a strong interest in monitoring the industry and removing bad actors. The low amount of license denials demonstrates a low barrier to entry into the profession. Banks are quasi-public financial institutions. The number of licenses revoked or given penalties is very low in comparison to the number of registrants. The existing regulatory framework gives the Department the necessary authority to remove bad actors who misuse customer and bank funds or take advantage of the sensitive information they have access to or their position of power. The Department would share information with relevant Federal regulators in order to maintain a cohesive supervisory network. Establishing minimum requirements for executive loan officers helps protect communities from illegal and possibly predatory practices and may promote local economic growth. What is the potential harm if this occupation is no longer licensed, certified, or regulated? Nebraska would lose some of its authority to monitor individuals working in banks and remove bad actors and reduce risk to banks. The Department would not be able to ensure that loan officers in banks meet minimum standards related to character and experience. The ability to remove bad actors is an important protection for Nebraska consumers. All states, and relevant Federal banking agencies, have regulatory processes to monitor banking institutions and provide for their safety and soundness. Violation of any other state’s banking regulations may disqualify an individual from working in other states. * Provide a comparison of whether and how other states regulate the occupation. See above.
    • Regulation Comparison:
      Comparison PDF
    • Subject to Regulations of Act(LB407):
      No

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    General Information
    • Committee of Jurisdiction:
      Banking, Commerce and Insurance
    • Occupation Regulated:
      Mortgage Loan Originator
    • Occupational Board:
      N/A
    • Contact:
      Darcy Bailar, Deputy Director
    • Purpose:
      Under the Nebraska Residential Mortgage Licensing Act, an individual, not otherwise exempted from licensing, cannot engage in, or offer to engage in, the business of a mortgage loan originator for residential real estate without first obtaining a license under the Nebraska Residential Mortgage Licensing Act. Neb. Rev. Stat. § 45-727.
    • Regulated Professionals:
      6,614 Current Approved Licenses (11/1/2022)
    • Year Created:
      2009
    • Year Active:
      2010
    • Sunset Date:
      N/A
    Authorization
    • Statutory Authorization:
      Nebraska Residential Mortgage Licensing Act, Neb. Rev. Stat. §§ 45-727 to 45-736.
    • Parent Agency:
      Nebraska Department of Banking and Finance
    Memberships
    • Number of Members:
      NA
    • Who Appoints:
      NA
    • Legislative Approval:
      NA
    • Qualifications of Members:
      NA
    • Per Diem:
      No
    • Expense Reimbursement:
      No
    • Term Length:
      NA
    • Terms Rotate or Expire at Once:
    Meetings
    • Required FY 2022-2021:
      0
    • Held FY 2022-2021:
      0
    • Required FY 2021-2020:
      0
    • Held FY 2021-2020:
      0
    • Required FY 2020-2019:
      0
    • Held FY 2020-2019:
      0
    • Required FY 2019-2018:
      0
    • Held FY 2019-2018:
      0
    • Required FY 2018-2017:
      0
    • Held FY 2018-2017:
      0
    Operations
    • Support Staff:
      2 *Whole compensation figures. Does not consider percentage allocation of time.
    • Shared or Separate:
      Shared
    • FY 2022-2021 Budget:
      163444
    • FY 2021-2020 Budget:
      164013
    • FY 2020-2019 Budget:
      154092
    • FY 2019-2018 Budget:
      149201
    • FY 2018-2017 Budget:
      133186
    • Other Funding Sources:
      No Other Funding Sources
    • Spending Authority:
      Neb. Rev. Stat. § 8-601 (Director may employ as may be necessary for administration.)
    Other
    • Government Certificates Issued:
      17669
    • Issued Certificate Descriptions:
      “Issued” in this context means license approved by the Department in Nationwide Mortgage Licensing System & Registry.
    • Government Certificates Revoked:
      1
    • Revoked Certificate Descriptions:
      “Revoked” refers to situations where the Department has taken away a previously issued license in the National Mortgage Licensing System.
    • Government Certificates Denied:
      98
    • Denied Certificate Descriptions:
      “Denied” refers to initial license applications that the Department directly denied and does not include abandoned or withdrawn license applications.
    • Government Certificates Penalties Against:
      5
    • Penalty Certificate Descriptions:
      “Penalty” means instances where the Department took administrative action against a licensee or an applicant as a result of their professional conduct or failure to meet licensing requirements. This could include consent orders, suspensions, or other such actions.
    • Explanation of Effectiveness:
      Explanation PDF
    • Potential Harm
      The Nebraska Residential Mortgage Licensing Act is designed to enhance consumer protection and reduce fraud by establishing minimum standards for the licensing of state-licensed mortgage loan originators. By establishing and following licensing standards under the Act, the State works in concert and coordination with other states to provide uniform license applications and reporting requirements for licensees. Licensing under the Act also improves the flow of communication between state regulators to make consumers safer. The licensing measures provide consumers with easily accessible information, at no charge, regarding employment, disciplinary, and enforcement history of licensed loan originators. Individuals who act as mortgage loan originators are in a position of trust and have access to sensitive personal financial information about Nebraska consumers. The Department has a strong interest in monitoring the industry and removing bad actors. From the numbers provided in this survey, the limited number of license denials demonstrates a low barrier of entry into the profession. While most registrants meet minimum standards for licensure, the existing regulatory framework gives the Department the necessary authority to remove bad actors from taking advantage of the sensitive information and position of power they have access to. Licensing of mortgage loan originators provides increased integrity of the residential mortgage loan market. Thus, licensing of mortgage loan originators plays a vital role in helping prevent an economically perilous residential mortgage loan environment. What is the potential harm if this occupation is no longer licensed, certified, or regulated? Nebraska would lose its ability and authority monitor residential mortgage originators and remove bad actors. Mortgage loan originators have access to sensitive personal and financial information of Nebraska consumers. As such, must meet certain minimum requirements related to education, knowledge, and character. The ability to remove bad actors from the marketplace is an important protection for Nebraska consumers. All States have mortgage loan originator licensing acts based around the Federal SAFE Act. Disciplinary actions and violations of one jurisdiction’s laws and rules may be the basis for a denial of a registrant in another jurisdiction. The Department is able to share license information with other state or federal agencies. If Nebraska stopped licensing and regulating this occupation it would lose its accreditation status from the Conference of State Bank Supervisors. * Provide a comparison of whether and how other states regulate the occupation. See above.
    • Regulation Comparison:
      Comparison PDF
    • Subject to Regulations of Act(LB407):
      No
  • Report: Public Accountancy Act (PAA)

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    General Information
    • Committee of Jurisdiction:
      Banking, Commerce and Insurance
    • Occupation Regulated:
      Certified Public Accountants (CPAs) and CPA Accounting Firms
    • Occupational Board:
      Nebraska State Board of Public Accountancy
    • Contact:
      Dan Sweetwood
    • Purpose:
      • 1-105.01. Nebraska State Board of Public Accountancy; purpose. It is the purpose of the Nebraska State Board of Public Accountancy to protect the welfare of the citizens of the state by assuring the competency of persons regulated under the Public Accountancy Act through (1) administration of certified public accountant examinations, (2) issuance of certificates and permits to qualified persons and firms, (3) monitoring the requirements for continued issuance of certificates and permits...
    • Regulated Professionals:
      Active CPAs 2,764; InActive Registrants 1,218; Certificates 1,273; CPA Firms 570
    • Year Created:
      1957
    • Year Active:
      1957
    • Sunset Date:
      N/A
    Authorization
    • Statutory Authorization:
      Neb. Rev. Stat. 1-105 to 1-171
    • Parent Agency:
      N/A
    Memberships
    • Number of Members:
      Eight
    • Who Appoints:
      Governor
    • Legislative Approval:
      No
    • Qualifications of Members:
      As outlined within Neb. Stat. 1-107: “..The board shall consist of eight members appointed by the Governor. Six members of the board shall be holders of permits issued under subdivision (1)(a) of section 1-136, and two members of the board shall be laypersons. All members of the board shall be citizens of the United States and residents of Nebraska. Two of the members of the board, who are holders of permits, shall reside in each congressional district. Two members shall be appointed to the board each year for terms of four years. Vacancies occurring during a term shall be filled by appointment for the unexpired term. Upon the expiration of his or her term of office a member shall continue to serve until his or her successor has been appointed and qualified. The Governor shall remove from the board any member whose permit has become void or has been revoked or suspended and may, after hearing, remove any member of the board for neglect of duty or other just cause. No person who has served two complete terms of four years shall be eligible for reappointment. Appointment to fill an unexpired term shall not be considered a complete term”
    • Per Diem:
      Yes
    • Expense Reimbursement:
      Yes
    • Term Length:
      Four years/ eligible for two terms only
    • Terms Rotate or Expire at Once:
      Terms Rotate
    Meetings
    • Required FY 2021-2020:
      1
    • Held FY 2021-2020:
      3
    • Required FY 2020-2019:
      1
    • Held FY 2020-2019:
      6
    • Required FY 2019-2018:
      1
    • Held FY 2019-2018:
      6
    • Required FY 2018-2017:
      1
    • Held FY 2018-2017:
      6
    • Required FY 2017-2016:
      1
    • Held FY 2017-2016:
      5
    Operations
    • Support Staff:
      Three
    • Shared or Separate:
      Separate
    • FY 2021-2020 Budget:
      430690
    • FY 2020-2019 Budget:
      423948
    • FY 2019-2018 Budget:
      420830
    • FY 2018-2017 Budget:
      438830
    • FY 2017-2016 Budget:
      431852
    • Other Funding Sources:
      None
    • Spending Authority:
      Neb. Rev. Stat. 1-110 and 1-111
    Other
    • Government Certificates Issued:
      5817
    • Issued Certificate Descriptions:
      Certificate Holder: The Board issues a Certificate to those that have successfully passed the Uniform CPA Examination. A Certificate Holder cannot hold out as a CPA. They must register their certificate with the Board annually. Active Permit Holders (CPAs): The Board issues biennial Active Permits to Practice Public Accountancy to those applicants who have successfully completed the Uniform CPA Examination; an ethics examination; and required experience provisions as outlined within the Public Accountancy Act. Active Permit Holders must complete 80 hours of Continuing Professional Education (CPE) every two years to renew their Active Permit to Practice. An Active Permit Holder can hold out to the public as a Certified Public Accountant (CPA). InActive Registrants: The Board issues biennial InActive Registrations to those Active Permit Holders who choose to not hold out as an Active Permit Holder (CPA) and practice public accountancy. They also do not have to complete and submit CPE to the Board. They can reinstate to an Active Permit Practice after completing 120 hours of CPE within the preceding three years. CPA Firm Permit: The Board issues annual Permits to Practice to CPA firms who meet requirements within the Nebraska Public Accountancy Act. This includes proper forms of practice and ownership requirements.
    • Government Certificates Revoked:
      20
    • Revoked Certificate Descriptions:
      Over the course of the survey the Board has revoked three permits/certificates involving felony convictions while the vast majority of others (up to 10-15 annually) are considered administrative revocations for those who do not comply with renewal provisions and fail to stay in contact with the Board.
    • Government Certificates Denied:
      5
    • Denied Certificate Descriptions:
      The vast majority of candidates who apply to sit for the Uniform CPA Examination are highly motivated and prepared to meet the technical education requirements as outlined within Neb. Rev. Rules under Title 288/Chapter 9 to sit for the examination. Around 5 candidates a year require initial screening and advise upon submitting their application and are initially denied; however, having completed follow-up requirements eventually sit for the examination. A candidate may also have a criminal record and come under current regulations under Neb. Rev. Rules Title 288/Chapter 6 requiring the Board to review the matter.
    • Government Certificates Penalties Against:
      9
    • Penalty Certificate Descriptions:
      The intent of the Board’s regulatory program is to be educational in practice when possible. When necessary the Board disciplines CPAs and CPA firms for a wide range of failures to adhere to the various accounting professional standards referenced within the Public Accountancy Act and the Nebraska Rules of Professional Conduct. These include sanctions issued by other regulatory agencies including the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), the Public Accounting Oversight Board (PCAOB), the Nebraska State Auditor’s Office and others. Other discipline is issued after inquiries based on complaints from the public. CPA firms must also successfully complete the requirements under the national AICPA’s Peer Review Program
    • Explanation of Effectiveness:
      Explanation PDF
    • Potential Harm
      See above
    • Regulation Comparison:
      Comparison PDF
    • Subject to Regulations of Act(LB407):
      No

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    General Information
    • Committee of Jurisdiction:
      Banking, Commerce and Insurance
    • Occupation Regulated:
      Certified Public Accountants (CPAs) and CPA Accounting Firms
    • Occupational Board:
      Nebraska State Board of Public Accountancy
    • Contact:
      Dan Sweetwood
    • Purpose:
      • 1-105.01. Nebraska State Board of Public Accountancy; purpose. It is the purpose of the Nebraska State Board of Public Accountancy to protect the welfare of the citizens of the state by assuring the competency of persons regulated under the Public Accountancy Act through (1) administration of certified public accountant examinations, (2) issuance of certificates and permits to qualified persons and firms, (3) monitoring the requirements for continued issuance of certificates and permits...
    • Regulated Professionals:
      Active CPAs 2,764; InActive Registrants 1,218; Certificates 1,273; CPA Firms 570
    • Year Created:
      1957
    • Year Active:
      1957
    • Sunset Date:
      N/A
    Authorization
    • Statutory Authorization:
      Neb. Rev. Stat. 1-105 to 1-171
    • Parent Agency:
      N/A
    Memberships
    • Number of Members:
      Eight
    • Who Appoints:
      Governor
    • Legislative Approval:
      No
    • Qualifications of Members:
      As outlined within Neb. Stat. 1-107: “..The board shall consist of eight members appointed by the Governor. Six members of the board shall be holders of permits issued under subdivision (1)(a) of section 1-136, and two members of the board shall be laypersons. All members of the board shall be citizens of the United States and residents of Nebraska. Two of the members of the board, who are holders of permits, shall reside in each congressional district. Two members shall be appointed to the board each year for terms of four years. Vacancies occurring during a term shall be filled by appointment for the unexpired term. Upon the expiration of his or her term of office a member shall continue to serve until his or her successor has been appointed and qualified. The Governor shall remove from the board any member whose permit has become void or has been revoked or suspended and may, after hearing, remove any member of the board for neglect of duty or other just cause. No person who has served two complete terms of four years shall be eligible for reappointment. Appointment to fill an unexpired term shall not be considered a complete term”
    • Per Diem:
      Yes
    • Expense Reimbursement:
      Yes
    • Term Length:
      Four years/ eligible for two terms only
    • Terms Rotate or Expire at Once:
      Terms Rotate
    Meetings
    • Required FY 2021-2020:
      1
    • Held FY 2021-2020:
      3
    • Required FY 2020-2019:
      1
    • Held FY 2020-2019:
      6
    • Required FY 2019-2018:
      1
    • Held FY 2019-2018:
      6
    • Required FY 2018-2017:
      1
    • Held FY 2018-2017:
      6
    • Required FY 2017-2016:
      1
    • Held FY 2017-2016:
      5
    Operations
    • Support Staff:
      Three
    • Shared or Separate:
      Separate
    • FY 2021-2020 Budget:
      430690
    • FY 2020-2019 Budget:
      423948
    • FY 2019-2018 Budget:
      420830
    • FY 2018-2017 Budget:
      438830
    • FY 2017-2016 Budget:
      431852
    • Other Funding Sources:
      None
    • Spending Authority:
      Neb. Rev. Stat. 1-110 and 1-111
    Other
    • Government Certificates Issued:
      5817
    • Issued Certificate Descriptions:
      Certificate Holder: The Board issues a Certificate to those that have successfully passed the Uniform CPA Examination. A Certificate Holder cannot hold out as a CPA. They must register their certificate with the Board annually. Active Permit Holders (CPAs): The Board issues biennial Active Permits to Practice Public Accountancy to those applicants who have successfully completed the Uniform CPA Examination; an ethics examination; and required experience provisions as outlined within the Public Accountancy Act. Active Permit Holders must complete 80 hours of Continuing Professional Education (CPE) every two years to renew their Active Permit to Practice. An Active Permit Holder can hold out to the public as a Certified Public Accountant (CPA). InActive Registrants: The Board issues biennial InActive Registrations to those Active Permit Holders who choose to not hold out as an Active Permit Holder (CPA) and practice public accountancy. They also do not have to complete and submit CPE to the Board. They can reinstate to an Active Permit Practice after completing 120 hours of CPE within the preceding three years. CPA Firm Permit: The Board issues annual Permits to Practice to CPA firms who meet requirements within the Nebraska Public Accountancy Act. This includes proper forms of practice and ownership requirements.
    • Government Certificates Revoked:
      20
    • Revoked Certificate Descriptions:
      Over the course of the survey the Board has revoked three permits/certificates involving felony convictions while the vast majority of others (up to 10-15 annually) are considered administrative revocations for those who do not comply with renewal provisions and fail to stay in contact with the Board.
    • Government Certificates Denied:
      5
    • Denied Certificate Descriptions:
      The vast majority of candidates who apply to sit for the Uniform CPA Examination are highly motivated and prepared to meet the technical education requirements as outlined within Neb. Rev. Rules under Title 288/Chapter 9 to sit for the examination. Around 5 candidates a year require initial screening and advise upon submitting their application and are initially denied; however, having completed follow-up requirements eventually sit for the examination. A candidate may also have a criminal record and come under current regulations under Neb. Rev. Rules Title 288/Chapter 6 requiring the Board to review the matter.
    • Government Certificates Penalties Against:
      9
    • Penalty Certificate Descriptions:
      The intent of the Board’s regulatory program is to be educational in practice when possible. When necessary the Board disciplines CPAs and CPA firms for a wide range of failures to adhere to the various accounting professional standards referenced within the Public Accountancy Act and the Nebraska Rules of Professional Conduct. These include sanctions issued by other regulatory agencies including the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), the Public Accounting Oversight Board (PCAOB), the Nebraska State Auditor’s Office and others. Other discipline is issued after inquiries based on complaints from the public. CPA firms must also successfully complete the requirements under the national AICPA’s Peer Review Program
    • Explanation of Effectiveness:
      Explanation PDF
    • Potential Harm
      See above
    • Regulation Comparison:
      Comparison PDF
    • Subject to Regulations of Act(LB407):
      No
  • Report: Real Property Appraiser Board

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    General Information
    • Committee of Jurisdiction:
      Banking, Commerce and Insurance
    • Occupation Regulated:
      Real Property Appraisers and Appraisal Management Companies
    • Occupational Board:
      Nebraska Real Property Appraiser Board
    • Contact:
      Tyler Kohtz
    • Purpose:
      The Real Property Appraiser Board was established to carry out Title XI of the Financial Institutions Reform, Recovery, and Enforcement Act of 1989 ("FIRREA") [Exhibit #1]. See attachment titled, "NRPAB Expanded Explanations for Questions on OBRA Survey."
    • Regulated Professionals:
      822 Real Property Appraisers and 90 Appraisal Management Companies.
    • Year Created:
      1991
    • Year Active:
      19
    • Sunset Date:
      None
    Authorization
    • Statutory Authorization:
      Neb. Rev. Stat. §§ 76-2201 to 76-2250, and Neb. Rev. Stat. §§ 76-3201 to 76-3222
    • Parent Agency:
      None
    Memberships
    • Number of Members:
      Five
    • Who Appoints:
      Governor
    • Legislative Approval:
      No
    • Qualifications of Members:
      The NRPAB consists of five members; three members are certified real property appraisers representing each of the three congressional districts; two members are at-large: one representative of financial institutions, one licensed real estate broker.
    • Per Diem:
      Yes
    • Expense Reimbursement:
      Yes
    • Term Length:
      Five years.
    • Terms Rotate or Expire at Once:
      Terms Rotate
    Meetings
    • Required FY 2020-2019:
      0
    • Held FY 2020-2019:
      10
    • Required FY 2019-2018:
      0
    • Held FY 2019-2018:
      13
    • Required FY 2018-2017:
      0
    • Held FY 2018-2017:
      13
    • Required FY 2017-2016:
      0
    • Held FY 2017-2016:
      13
    • Required FY 2016-2015:
      0
    • Held FY 2016-2015:
      12
    Operations
    • Support Staff:
      Two staff members provide administrative support to an agency director.
    • Shared or Separate:
      Separate
    • FY 2020-2019 Budget:
      447401
    • FY 2019-2018 Budget:
      383056
    • FY 2018-2017 Budget:
      454462
    • FY 2017-2016 Budget:
      388173
    • FY 2016-2015 Budget:
      462584
    • Other Funding Sources:
      None.
    • Spending Authority:
      Neb. Rev. Stat. § 76-2241 and Neb. Rev. Stat. § 76-3219.
    Other
    • Government Certificates Issued:
      1310
    • Issued Certificate Descriptions:
      The Board issues real property appraiser credentials in four classifications, temporary real property appraiser credentials, and registers AMCs. See attachment titled, "NRPAB Expanded Explanations for Questions on OBRA Survey.
    • Government Certificates Revoked:
      1
    • Revoked Certificate Descriptions:
      See attachment titled, "NRPAB Expanded Explanations for Questions on OBRA Survey."
    • Government Certificates Denied:
      25
    • Denied Certificate Descriptions:
      The majority of the real property appraiser applicant denials are due to not meeting the minimum standards in the Real Property Appraiser Qualifications Criteria. See attachment titled, "NRPAB Expanded Explanations for Questions on OBRA Survey."
    • Government Certificates Penalties Against:
      4
    • Penalty Certificate Descriptions:
      The intent of the Board’s regulatory program is to be educational in practice when possible. See attachment titled, "NRPAB Expanded Explanations for Questions on OBRA Survey."
    • Explanation of Effectiveness:
      Explanation PDF
    • Potential Harm
      Ceasing to credential real property appraisers and registering appraisal management companies would cause significant harm to public trust, and put the State of Nebraska out of compliance with Title XI. See attachment titled, "NRPAB Expanded......"
    • Regulation Comparison:
      Comparison PDF
    • Subject to Regulations of Act(LB407):
      No
  • Report: Department of Insurance

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    General Information
    • Committee of Jurisdiction:
      Banking, Commerce and Insurance
    • Occupation Regulated:
      Insurance agents & insurance related individual licenses
    • Occupational Board:
      N/A
    • Contact:
      Tom Green
    • Purpose:
      Department of Insurance shall have general supervision, control, and regulation of insurance companies, associations, and societies and the business of insurance in Nebraska, including companies in process of organization. The director shall have the powe
    • Regulated Professionals:
      109371
    • Year Created:
      1913 (licensing may have actually started even earlier)
    • Year Active:
      1913
    • Sunset Date:
      n/a
    Authorization
    • Statutory Authorization:
      44-101,1101-1107, 2606-2635, 3701-3721, 4047-4067, 4901-4910, 5501-5515, 5601-5613, 8801-8808, 9201
    • Parent Agency:
      Department of Insurance
    Memberships
    • Number of Members:
      n/a - State Agency
    • Who Appoints:
    • Legislative Approval:
    • Qualifications of Members:
    • Per Diem:
    • Expense Reimbursement:
    • Term Length:
    • Terms Rotate or Expire at Once:
    Meetings
    • Required FY 2019-2018:
      0
    • Held FY 2019-2018:
      0
    • Required FY 2018-2017:
      0
    • Held FY 2018-2017:
      0
    • Required FY 2017-2016:
      0
    • Held FY 2017-2016:
      0
    • Required FY 2016-2015:
      0
    • Held FY 2016-2015:
      0
    • Required FY 2015-2014:
      0
    • Held FY 2015-2014:
      0
    Operations
    • Support Staff:
      4
    • Shared or Separate:
      Shared
    • FY 2019-2018 Budget:
      458035
    • FY 2018-2017 Budget:
      389806
    • FY 2017-2016 Budget:
      584479
    • FY 2016-2015 Budget:
      434307
    • FY 2015-2014 Budget:
      556115
    • Other Funding Sources:
      n/a
    • Spending Authority:
      See budget appropriations
    Other
    • Government Certificates Issued:
      101567
    • Issued Certificate Descriptions:
      "Issued" in this context means that a license was given by the Department
    • Government Certificates Revoked:
      93
    • Revoked Certificate Descriptions:
      "Revoked" refers to situations where the Department has taken away a previously issued license
    • Government Certificates Denied:
      51
    • Denied Certificate Descriptions:
      "Denied" refers to both initial license applications that were rejected, along with
    • Government Certificates Penalties Against:
      60
    • Penalty Certificate Descriptions:
      "Penalties Against" refers to situations when an existing license holder had a license suspended and/or a fine levied against them
    • Explanation of Effectiveness:
      Explanation PDF
    • Potential Harm
      Primarily, Nebraska would lose its authority to monitor the Nebraska insurance industry and remove bad actors. As noted above, insurance producers have access to sensitive personal health and financial information of Nebraska consumers and, as such, must
    • Regulation Comparison:
      Comparison PDF
    • Subject to Regulations of Act(LB407):
      No

    Business and Labor

  • Report: Locksmiths
  • Report: Boiler Safety Code Advisory Board and Occupational Regulations for Boiler Inspectors Report

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    General Information
    • Committee of Jurisdiction:
      Business and Labor
    • Occupation Regulated:
      N/A No licensing authority
    • Occupational Board:
      Boiler Safety Code Advisory Board
    • Contact:
      Chris Cantrell
    • Purpose:
      The board shall hold hearings and advise the State Fire Marshal on rules and regulations for methods of testing equipment and construction and installation of new boilers required to be inspected by the Boiler Inspection Act and for inspection and certifi
    • Regulated Professionals:
      0
    • Year Created:
      1988
    • Year Active:
      31
    • Sunset Date:
      None
    Authorization
    • Statutory Authorization:
      81-5,184-81-5,188
    • Parent Agency:
      State Fire Marshal
    Memberships
    • Number of Members:
      7
    • Who Appoints:
      Governor
    • Legislative Approval:
      Yes
    • Qualifications of Members:
      The membership of the board shall consist of one member who represents owners and users of boilers and has experience with boilers, one member who represents sellers of boilers, one member who represents the crafts involved in the construction, repair, or
    • Per Diem:
      Yes
    • Expense Reimbursement:
      Yes
    • Term Length:
      4
    • Terms Rotate or Expire at Once:
      Terms Rotate
    Meetings
    • Required FY 2019-2018:
      1
    • Held FY 2019-2018:
      1
    • Required FY 2018-2017:
      1
    • Held FY 2018-2017:
      1
    • Required FY 2017-2016:
      1
    • Held FY 2017-2016:
      1
    • Required FY 2016-2015:
      1
    • Held FY 2016-2015:
      1
    • Required FY 2015-2014:
      1
    • Held FY 2015-2014:
      1
    Operations
    • Support Staff:
      1
    • Shared or Separate:
      Shared
    • FY 2019-2018 Budget:
      521
    • FY 2018-2017 Budget:
      398
    • FY 2017-2016 Budget:
      417
    • FY 2016-2015 Budget:
      446
    • FY 2015-2014 Budget:
      390
    • Other Funding Sources:
      None
    • Spending Authority:
      §81-505.01
    Other
    • Government Certificates Issued:
      0
    • Issued Certificate Descriptions:
      N/A
    • Government Certificates Revoked:
      0
    • Revoked Certificate Descriptions:
      N/A
    • Government Certificates Denied:
      0
    • Denied Certificate Descriptions:
      N/A
    • Government Certificates Penalties Against:
      0
    • Penalty Certificate Descriptions:
      N/A
    • Explanation of Effectiveness:
      Explanation PDF
    • Potential Harm
      Boiler installation and inspection is a very technical field and requires highly trained professionals to ensure that all code requirements are met, so as to ensure the health and safety of the public. The Boiler Safety Code Advisory Board provides input
    • Regulation Comparison:
      Comparison PDF
    • Subject to Regulations of Act(LB407):
      No

    Education

  • Report: Alternative, Transitional, Provisional, and Military Teaching Permits

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    General Information
    • Committee of Jurisdiction:
      Education
    • Occupation Regulated:
      Military Teaching Permits
    • Occupational Board:
      Nebraska Department of Education
    • Contact:
      Clayton Waddle
    • Purpose:
      The Military Teaching Permit is valid for those who do not qualify for a regular teaching certificate but have held certification in another state for at least one year. They must also show evidence of current service in the armed forces of the United States, or evidence of having retired within five years of the date of application. If the applicant for a Military Teaching Permit is the spouse of active or retired military personnel, the applicant must present the same evidence.
    • Regulated Professionals:
      28
    • Year Created:
      Not available at this time
    • Year Active:
      Not available at this time
    • Sunset Date:
      None
    Authorization
    • Statutory Authorization:
      79-808; 92 Neb. Admin. Code Chap. 21, § 005
    • Parent Agency:
    Memberships
    • Number of Members:
    • Who Appoints:
    • Legislative Approval:
    • Qualifications of Members:
    • Per Diem:
    • Expense Reimbursement:
    • Term Length:
    • Terms Rotate or Expire at Once:
    Meetings
    • Required FY 2022-2021:
      0
    • Held FY 2022-2021:
      0
    • Required FY 2021-2020:
      0
    • Held FY 2021-2020:
      0
    • Required FY 2020-2019:
      0
    • Held FY 2020-2019:
      0
    • Required FY 2019-2018:
      0
    • Held FY 2019-2018:
      0
    • Required FY 2018-2017:
      0
    • Held FY 2018-2017:
      0
    Operations
    • Support Staff:
      5
    • Shared or Separate:
      Shared (The budget accounts for all certification activities.)
    • FY 2022-2021 Budget:
      635902
    • FY 2021-2020 Budget:
      872864
    • FY 2020-2019 Budget:
      635902
    • FY 2019-2018 Budget:
      603883
    • FY 2018-2017 Budget:
      619938
    • Other Funding Sources:
      Educator Certification is self funded by fees.
    • Spending Authority:
      676046
    Other
    • Government Certificates Issued:
      30
    • Issued Certificate Descriptions:
      The Military Teaching Permit is valid for those who do not qualify for a regular teaching certificate but have held certification in another state for at least one year. They must also show evidence of current service in the armed forces of the United States, or evidence of having retired within five years of the date of application. If the applicant for a Military Teaching Permit is the spouse of active or retired military personnel, the applicant must present the same evidence.
    • Government Certificates Revoked:
      0
    • Revoked Certificate Descriptions:
      In the previous five years, a revocation has not been recorded.
    • Government Certificates Denied:
      0
    • Denied Certificate Descriptions:
      In the previous five years, a denial has not been recorded.
    • Government Certificates Penalties Against:
      0
    • Penalty Certificate Descriptions:
      In the previous five years, no penalties against have been recorded.
    • Explanation of Effectiveness:
      Explanation PDF
    • Potential Harm
      The Military Teaching Permit allows those who are in Nebraska due to permanent change of station (PCS) orders and who have held a teaching certificate for at least one year in another state to be eligible for a permit in Nebraska. The permit allows for those who have licensure as a teacher in another state and recent military experience (self or spouse) a pathway to licensure in Nebraska.
    • Regulation Comparison:
      Comparison PDF
    • Subject to Regulations of Act(LB407):
      No

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    General Information
    • Committee of Jurisdiction:
      Education
    • Occupation Regulated:
      Transitional Teaching Permits
    • Occupational Board:
      Nebraska Department of Education
    • Contact:
      Clayton Waddle
    • Purpose:
      The Transitional Teaching Permit is issued to an applicant who have completed at lest 75% of the coursework needed to qualify for an endorsement area.
    • Regulated Professionals:
      318
    • Year Created:
      Not available at this time
    • Year Active:
      Not available at this time
    • Sunset Date:
      None
    Authorization
    • Statutory Authorization:
      79-808; 92 Neb. Admin. Code Chap. 21, § 005
    • Parent Agency:
    Memberships
    • Number of Members:
    • Who Appoints:
    • Legislative Approval:
    • Qualifications of Members:
    • Per Diem:
    • Expense Reimbursement:
    • Term Length:
    • Terms Rotate or Expire at Once:
    Meetings
    • Required FY 2022-2021:
      0
    • Held FY 2022-2021:
      0
    • Required FY 2021-2020:
      0
    • Held FY 2021-2020:
      0
    • Required FY 2020-2019:
      0
    • Held FY 2020-2019:
      0
    • Required FY 2019-2018:
      0
    • Held FY 2019-2018:
      0
    • Required FY 2018-2017:
      0
    • Held FY 2018-2017:
      0
    Operations
    • Support Staff:
      5
    • Shared or Separate:
      Shared (The budget accounts for all certification activities.)
    • FY 2022-2021 Budget:
      635902
    • FY 2021-2020 Budget:
      872864
    • FY 2020-2019 Budget:
      635902
    • FY 2019-2018 Budget:
      603883
    • FY 2018-2017 Budget:
      619938
    • Other Funding Sources:
      Educator Certification is self funded by fees.
    • Spending Authority:
      676046
    Other
    • Government Certificates Issued:
      471
    • Issued Certificate Descriptions:
      The Transitional Teaching Permit is issued to an applicant who have completed at lest 75% of the coursework needed to qualify for an endorsement area. The permit us only valid in the Nebraska school system requesting the issuance.
    • Government Certificates Revoked:
      2
    • Revoked Certificate Descriptions:
      Both permits were revoked due to the permit holder having an inappropriate relationship with a student.
    • Government Certificates Denied:
      0
    • Denied Certificate Descriptions:
      In the previous five years, a denial has not been recorded.
    • Government Certificates Penalties Against:
      0
    • Penalty Certificate Descriptions:
      In the previous five years, penalties against have not been recorded.
    • Explanation of Effectiveness:
      Explanation PDF
    • Potential Harm
      If the Transitional Permit did not exist, school systems would not be able to hire teachers who have completed 75% of an endorsement area and agree to complete a teacher preparation program to fill a shortage area.
    • Regulation Comparison:
      Comparison PDF
    • Subject to Regulations of Act(LB407):
      No

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    General Information
    • Committee of Jurisdiction:
      Education
    • Occupation Regulated:
      Transitional Teaching Permits
    • Occupational Board:
      Nebraska Department of Education
    • Contact:
      Clayton Waddle
    • Purpose:
      The Transitional Teaching Permit is issued to an applicant who have completed at lest 75% of the coursework needed to qualify for an endorsement area.
    • Regulated Professionals:
      318
    • Year Created:
      Not available at this time
    • Year Active:
      Not available at this time
    • Sunset Date:
      None
    Authorization
    • Statutory Authorization:
      79-808; 92 Neb. Admin. Code Chap. 21, § 005
    • Parent Agency:
    Memberships
    • Number of Members:
    • Who Appoints:
    • Legislative Approval:
    • Qualifications of Members:
    • Per Diem:
    • Expense Reimbursement:
    • Term Length:
    • Terms Rotate or Expire at Once:
    Meetings
    • Required FY 2022-2021:
      0
    • Held FY 2022-2021:
      0
    • Required FY 2021-2020:
      0
    • Held FY 2021-2020:
      0
    • Required FY 2020-2019:
      0
    • Held FY 2020-2019:
      0
    • Required FY 2019-2018:
      0
    • Held FY 2019-2018:
      0
    • Required FY 2018-2017:
      0
    • Held FY 2018-2017:
      0
    Operations
    • Support Staff:
      5
    • Shared or Separate:
      Shared (The budget accounts for all certification activities.)
    • FY 2022-2021 Budget:
      635902
    • FY 2021-2020 Budget:
      872864
    • FY 2020-2019 Budget:
      635902
    • FY 2019-2018 Budget:
      603883
    • FY 2018-2017 Budget:
      619938
    • Other Funding Sources:
      Educator Certification is self funded by fees.
    • Spending Authority:
      676046
    Other
    • Government Certificates Issued:
      471
    • Issued Certificate Descriptions:
      The Transitional Teaching Permit is issued to an applicant who have completed at lest 75% of the coursework needed to qualify for an endorsement area. The permit us only valid in the Nebraska school system requesting the issuance.
    • Government Certificates Revoked:
      2
    • Revoked Certificate Descriptions:
      Both permits were revoked due to the permit holder having an inappropriate relationship with a student.
    • Government Certificates Denied:
      0
    • Denied Certificate Descriptions:
      In the previous five years, a denial has not been recorded.
    • Government Certificates Penalties Against:
      0
    • Penalty Certificate Descriptions:
      In the previous five years, penalties against have not been recorded.
    • Explanation of Effectiveness:
      Explanation PDF
    • Potential Harm
      If the Transitional Permit did not exist, school systems would not be able to hire teachers who have completed 75% of an endorsement area and agree to complete a teacher preparation program to fill a shortage area.
    • Regulation Comparison:
      Comparison PDF
    • Subject to Regulations of Act(LB407):
      No

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    General Information
    • Committee of Jurisdiction:
      Education
    • Occupation Regulated:
      Provisional Teaching Permit
    • Occupational Board:
      Nebraska Department of Education
    • Contact:
      Clayton Waddle
    • Purpose:
      The Provisional Teaching Permit may be issued to applicants who do not meet all of the recent college credit or employment requirements for a regular certificate.
    • Regulated Professionals:
      211
    • Year Created:
      Not available at this time
    • Year Active:
      Not available at this time
    • Sunset Date:
      None
    Authorization
    • Statutory Authorization:
      79-808; 92 Neb. Admin. Code Chap. 21, § 005
    • Parent Agency:
    Memberships
    • Number of Members:
    • Who Appoints:
    • Legislative Approval:
    • Qualifications of Members:
    • Per Diem:
    • Expense Reimbursement:
    • Term Length:
    • Terms Rotate or Expire at Once:
    Meetings
    • Required FY 2022-2021:
      0
    • Held FY 2022-2021:
      0
    • Required FY 2021-2020:
      0
    • Held FY 2021-2020:
      0
    • Required FY 2020-2019:
      0
    • Held FY 2020-2019:
      0
    • Required FY 2019-2018:
      0
    • Held FY 2019-2018:
      0
    • Required FY 2018-2017:
      0
    • Held FY 2018-2017:
      0
    Operations
    • Support Staff:
      5
    • Shared or Separate:
      Shared (The budget accounts for all certification activities.)
    • FY 2022-2021 Budget:
      635902
    • FY 2021-2020 Budget:
      872864
    • FY 2020-2019 Budget:
      635902
    • FY 2019-2018 Budget:
      603883
    • FY 2018-2017 Budget:
      619938
    • Other Funding Sources:
      Educator Certification is self funded by fees.
    • Spending Authority:
      676046
    Other
    • Government Certificates Issued:
      265
    • Issued Certificate Descriptions:
      The Provisional Teaching Permit may be issued to applicants who do not meet all of the recent college credit or employment requirements for a regular certificate. The permit is valid for two years and expires on August 31 following the year of issuance.
    • Government Certificates Revoked:
      2
    • Revoked Certificate Descriptions:
      One was revoked due to an action taken by another state and the other permit was revoked due to an inappropriate relationship with a student.
    • Government Certificates Denied:
      0
    • Denied Certificate Descriptions:
      In the previous five years, a denial has not been recorded.
    • Government Certificates Penalties Against:
      2
    • Penalty Certificate Descriptions:
      Both provisional permits were suspended for one year because they did not adhere to the terms of their contract.
    • Explanation of Effectiveness:
      Explanation PDF
    • Potential Harm
      Those who do not meet the recency requirement for a regular teaching certificate would not be able to sign a contract if the provisional permit did not exist. Also, applicants who have completed a teacher preparation program in another state but are missing required coursework, such as a special education course, may not be able to sign a contact.
    • Regulation Comparison:
      Comparison PDF
    • Subject to Regulations of Act(LB407):
      No

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    General Information
    • Committee of Jurisdiction:
      Education
    • Occupation Regulated:
      Alternative Program Teaching Permits
    • Occupational Board:
      Nebraska Department of Education
    • Contact:
      Clayton Waddle
    • Purpose:
      The Alternative Program Teaching Permit is issued to applicants who do not meet all requirements for a regular certificate and is valid for teaching only in the Nebraska school system requesting the issuance of such permit.
    • Regulated Professionals:
      296
    • Year Created:
      Not available at this time
    • Year Active:
      Not available at this time
    • Sunset Date:
      None
    Authorization
    • Statutory Authorization:
      79-808; 92 Neb. Admin. Code Chap. 21, § 005
    • Parent Agency:
    Memberships
    • Number of Members:
    • Who Appoints:
    • Legislative Approval:
    • Qualifications of Members:
    • Per Diem:
    • Expense Reimbursement:
    • Term Length:
    • Terms Rotate or Expire at Once:
    Meetings
    • Required FY 2022-2021:
      0
    • Held FY 2022-2021:
      0
    • Required FY 2021-2020:
      0
    • Held FY 2021-2020:
      0
    • Required FY 2020-2019:
      0
    • Held FY 2020-2019:
      0
    • Required FY 2019-2018:
      0
    • Held FY 2019-2018:
      0
    • Required FY 2018-2017:
      0
    • Held FY 2018-2017:
      0
    Operations
    • Support Staff:
      5
    • Shared or Separate:
      Shared (The budget accounts for all certification activities.)
    • FY 2022-2021 Budget:
      635902
    • FY 2021-2020 Budget:
      872864
    • FY 2020-2019 Budget:
      635902
    • FY 2019-2018 Budget:
      603883
    • FY 2018-2017 Budget:
      619938
    • Other Funding Sources:
      Educator Certification is self funded by fees.
    • Spending Authority:
      676046
    Other
    • Government Certificates Issued:
      327
    • Issued Certificate Descriptions:
      The Alternative Program Teaching Permit is issued to applicants who do not meet all requirements for a regular certificate and is valid for teaching only in the Nebraska school system requesting the issuance of such permit.
    • Government Certificates Revoked:
      0
    • Revoked Certificate Descriptions:
      In the previous five years, a revocation has not been recorded.
    • Government Certificates Denied:
      0
    • Denied Certificate Descriptions:
      In the previous five years, a denial has not been recorded.
    • Government Certificates Penalties Against:
      0
    • Penalty Certificate Descriptions:
      In the previous five years, penalties against have not been recorded.
    • Explanation of Effectiveness:
      Explanation PDF
    • Potential Harm
      School systems would not be able to hire teachers who have a bachelor's degree and who meet one of the current pathways provided in Rule 21 and state statute.
    • Regulation Comparison:
      Comparison PDF
    • Subject to Regulations of Act(LB407):
      No
  • Report: Initial, Standard, Professional and Temporary Teaching Certificates

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    General Information
    • Committee of Jurisdiction:
      Education
    • Occupation Regulated:
      Professional Teaching Certificate
    • Occupational Board:
      Nebraska Department of Education
    • Contact:
      Clayton Waddle
    • Purpose:
      The standard teaching certificate is valid for teaching in all Nebraska school systems, except if requested by the applicant at the time of application, such certificate is valid only in Nebraska nonpublic school systems. The standard teaching certificate expires August 31 in the tenth year following the year of issuance or renewal.
    • Regulated Professionals:
      10377
    • Year Created:
      1937
    • Year Active:
      1937
    • Sunset Date:
      None
    Authorization
    • Statutory Authorization:
      79-808; 92 Neb. Admin. Code Chap. 21, § 005
    • Parent Agency:
    Memberships
    • Number of Members:
    • Who Appoints:
    • Legislative Approval:
    • Qualifications of Members:
    • Per Diem:
    • Expense Reimbursement:
    • Term Length:
    • Terms Rotate or Expire at Once:
    Meetings
    • Required FY 2021-2020:
      0
    • Held FY 2021-2020:
      0
    • Required FY 2020-2019:
      0
    • Held FY 2020-2019:
      0
    • Required FY 2019-2018:
      0
    • Held FY 2019-2018:
      0
    • Required FY 2018-2017:
      0
    • Held FY 2018-2017:
      0
    • Required FY 2017-2016:
      0
    • Held FY 2017-2016:
      0
    Operations
    • Support Staff:
      5
    • Shared or Separate:
      Shared (The budget accounts for all certification activities.)
    • FY 2021-2020 Budget:
      635902
    • FY 2020-2019 Budget:
      589635
    • FY 2019-2018 Budget:
      603883
    • FY 2018-2017 Budget:
      619938
    • FY 2017-2016 Budget:
      591651
    • Other Funding Sources:
      Educator Certification is self funded by fees.
    • Spending Authority:
      877995
    Other
    • Government Certificates Issued:
      5510
    • Issued Certificate Descriptions:
      The professional teaching certificate is valid for teaching in all Nebraska school systems, except if requested by the applicant at the time of application, such certificate is valid only in Nebraska nonpublic school systems. An individual possessing this certificate type must be eligible to hold or have held an standard teaching certificate, taught half-time or more for a minimum of two consecutive school years and have earned a Master's degree within the past ten years.
    • Government Certificates Revoked:
      6
    • Revoked Certificate Descriptions:
      The revocations range from a two year revocation to permanent revocation for a wide ranging level of activity. The activities that led to revocation include but are not limited to a violation of school district policy to criminal activity.
    • Government Certificates Denied:
      1
    • Denied Certificate Descriptions:
      An application can be denied if someone does not disclosed required information such as a prior conviction or loss of license in another state or agency.
    • Government Certificates Penalties Against:
      10
    • Penalty Certificate Descriptions:
      The penalties range from a public reprimand at the minimum to a one-year suspension.
    • Explanation of Effectiveness:
      Explanation PDF
    • Potential Harm
      If the professional teaching certificate was not available, there would not be a way to determine when someone with a teaching certificate has teaching experience and a qualifying advanced degree.
    • Regulation Comparison:
      Comparison PDF
    • Subject to Regulations of Act(LB407):
      No

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    General Information
    • Committee of Jurisdiction:
      Education
    • Occupation Regulated:
      Standard Teaching Certificates
    • Occupational Board:
      Nebraska Department of Education
    • Contact:
      Clayton Waddle
    • Purpose:
      The standard teaching certificate is valid for teaching in all Nebraska school systems, except if requested by the applicant at the time of application, such certificate is valid only in Nebraska nonpublic school systems. The standard teaching certificate expires August 31 in the fifth year following the year of issuance or renewal.
    • Regulated Professionals:
      22476
    • Year Created:
      1937
    • Year Active:
      1937
    • Sunset Date:
      None
    Authorization
    • Statutory Authorization:
      79-808; 92 Neb. Admin. Code Chap. 21, § 005
    • Parent Agency:
    Memberships
    • Number of Members:
    • Who Appoints:
    • Legislative Approval:
    • Qualifications of Members:
    • Per Diem:
    • Expense Reimbursement:
    • Term Length:
    • Terms Rotate or Expire at Once:
    Meetings
    • Required FY 2021-2020:
      0
    • Held FY 2021-2020:
      0
    • Required FY 2020-2019:
      0
    • Held FY 2020-2019:
      0
    • Required FY 2019-2018:
      0
    • Held FY 2019-2018:
      0
    • Required FY 2018-2017:
      0
    • Held FY 2018-2017:
      0
    • Required FY 2017-2016:
      0
    • Held FY 2017-2016:
      0
    Operations
    • Support Staff:
      5
    • Shared or Separate:
      Shared (The budget accounts for all certification activities.)
    • FY 2021-2020 Budget:
      635902
    • FY 2020-2019 Budget:
      589635
    • FY 2019-2018 Budget:
      603883
    • FY 2018-2017 Budget:
      619938
    • FY 2017-2016 Budget:
      591651
    • Other Funding Sources:
      Educator Certification is self funded by fees.
    • Spending Authority:
      877995
    Other
    • Government Certificates Issued:
      22476
    • Issued Certificate Descriptions:
      The standard teaching certificate is valid for teaching in all Nebraska school systems, except if requested by the applicant at the time of application, such certificate is valid only in Nebraska nonpublic school systems. An individual possessing this certificate type must be eligible to hold or have held an initial teaching certificate and taught half-time or more for a minimum of two consecutive school years while holding a regular certificate.
    • Government Certificates Revoked:
      29
    • Revoked Certificate Descriptions:
      The revocations range from a two year revocation to permanent revocation for a wide ranging level of activity. The activities that led to revocation include but are not limited to a violation of school district policy to criminal activity.
    • Government Certificates Denied:
      0
    • Denied Certificate Descriptions:
      No one who held a standard teaching certificate had an application that was denied.
    • Government Certificates Penalties Against:
      10
    • Penalty Certificate Descriptions:
      The penalties range from a public reprimand at the minimum to a one-year suspension.
    • Explanation of Effectiveness:
      Explanation PDF
    • Potential Harm
      If the standard teaching certificate was not available, there would not be a way to determine when someone with a teaching certificate has teaching experience.
    • Regulation Comparison:
      Comparison PDF
    • Subject to Regulations of Act(LB407):
      No

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    General Information
    • Committee of Jurisdiction:
      Education
    • Occupation Regulated:
      Initial Teaching Certificate
    • Occupational Board:
      Nebraska Department of Education
    • Contact:
      Clayton Waddle
    • Purpose:
      The Initial teaching certificate is valid for teaching in all Nebraska school systems, except if requested by the applicant at the time of application, such certificate is valid only in Nebraska nonpublic school systems. The initial teaching certificate expires August 31 in the fifth year following the year of issuance or renewal.
    • Regulated Professionals:
      9257
    • Year Created:
      1937
    • Year Active:
      1937
    • Sunset Date:
      None
    Authorization
    • Statutory Authorization:
      79-808; 92 Neb. Admin. Code Chap. 21, § 005
    • Parent Agency:
    Memberships
    • Number of Members:
    • Who Appoints:
    • Legislative Approval:
    • Qualifications of Members:
    • Per Diem:
    • Expense Reimbursement:
    • Term Length:
    • Terms Rotate or Expire at Once:
    Meetings
    • Required FY 2021-2020:
      0
    • Held FY 2021-2020:
      0
    • Required FY 2020-2019:
      0
    • Held FY 2020-2019:
      0
    • Required FY 2019-2018:
      0
    • Held FY 2019-2018:
      0
    • Required FY 2018-2017:
      0
    • Held FY 2018-2017:
      0
    • Required FY 2017-2016:
      0
    • Held FY 2017-2016:
      0
    Operations
    • Support Staff:
      5
    • Shared or Separate:
      Shared (The budget accounts for all certification activities.)
    • FY 2021-2020 Budget:
      635902
    • FY 2020-2019 Budget:
      589635
    • FY 2019-2018 Budget:
      603883
    • FY 2018-2017 Budget:
      619938
    • FY 2017-2016 Budget:
      591651
    • Other Funding Sources:
      Educator Certification is self funded by fees.
    • Spending Authority:
      877995
    Other
    • Government Certificates Issued:
      9257
    • Issued Certificate Descriptions:
      The Initial teaching certificate is valid for teaching in all Nebraska school systems, except if requested by the applicant at the time of application, such certificate is valid only in Nebraska nonpublic school systems.
    • Government Certificates Revoked:
      25
    • Revoked Certificate Descriptions:
      The revocations range from a two year revocation to permanent revocation for a wide ranging level of activity. The activities that led to revocation include but are not limited to a violation of school district policy to criminal activity.
    • Government Certificates Denied:
      1
    • Denied Certificate Descriptions:
      An application can be denied if someone does not disclosed required information such as a prior conviction or loss of license in another state or agency.
    • Government Certificates Penalties Against:
      6
    • Penalty Certificate Descriptions:
      The penalties range from a public reprimand at the minimum to a one-year suspension.
    • Explanation of Effectiveness:
      Explanation PDF
    • Potential Harm
      If the initial teaching certificate was not available, those who have recently completed a teacher preparation program would not be able to become certified as a teacher in Nebraska.
    • Regulation Comparison:
      Comparison PDF
    • Subject to Regulations of Act(LB407):
      No

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    General Information
    • Committee of Jurisdiction:
      Education
    • Occupation Regulated:
      Temporary Teaching Certificate
    • Occupational Board:
      Nebraska Department of Education
    • Contact:
      Clayton Waddle
    • Purpose:
      The temporary certificate may be issued to allow the applicant time to complete the Human Relations requirement. the certificate is valid in all Nebraska school systems and expires 180 days after the date of issuance.
    • Regulated Professionals:
      61
    • Year Created:
      1989
    • Year Active:
      1989
    • Sunset Date:
      None
    Authorization
    • Statutory Authorization:
      79-808; 92 Neb. Admin. Code Chap. 21, § 006
    • Parent Agency:
    Memberships
    • Number of Members:
    • Who Appoints:
    • Legislative Approval:
    • Qualifications of Members:
    • Per Diem:
    • Expense Reimbursement:
    • Term Length:
    • Terms Rotate or Expire at Once:
    Meetings
    • Required FY 2021-2020:
      0
    • Held FY 2021-2020:
      0
    • Required FY 2020-2019:
      0
    • Held FY 2020-2019:
      0
    • Required FY 2019-2018:
      0
    • Held FY 2019-2018:
      0
    • Required FY 2018-2017:
      0
    • Held FY 2018-2017:
      0
    • Required FY 2017-2016:
      0
    • Held FY 2017-2016:
      0
    Operations
    • Support Staff:
      5
    • Shared or Separate:
      Shared (The budget accounts for all certification activities.)
    • FY 2021-2020 Budget:
      635902
    • FY 2020-2019 Budget:
      589635
    • FY 2019-2018 Budget:
      603883
    • FY 2018-2017 Budget:
      619938
    • FY 2017-2016 Budget:
      591651
    • Other Funding Sources:
      Educator Certification is self funded by fees.
    • Spending Authority:
      877995
    Other
    • Government Certificates Issued:
      210
    • Issued Certificate Descriptions:
      The temporary certificate may be issued to allow the applicant time to complete the Human Relations requirement.
    • Government Certificates Revoked:
      0
    • Revoked Certificate Descriptions:
      There were no temporary teaching certificates that were revoked.
    • Government Certificates Denied:
      0
    • Denied Certificate Descriptions:
      There were no temporary teaching certificates that were denied.
    • Government Certificates Penalties Against:
      0
    • Penalty Certificate Descriptions:
      There were no temporary teaching certificates that had penalties against assessed.
    • Explanation of Effectiveness:
      Explanation PDF
    • Potential Harm
      If a temporary certificate is no longer available, those who have not completed the human relations requirement would need to complete the training first before being allowed to teach or substitute teach.
    • Regulation Comparison:
      Comparison PDF
    • Subject to Regulations of Act(LB407):
      No
  • Report: Career Education Teaching Permits & Postsecondary Teaching Permits
  • Report: State Substitute Teaching Certificate & Local Substitute Teaching Certificate

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    General Information
    • Committee of Jurisdiction:
      Education
    • Occupation Regulated:
      Postsecondary Teaching Permits
    • Occupational Board:
      Nebraska Department of Education
    • Contact:
      Clayton Waddle
    • Purpose:
      The Postsecondary teaching permit is valid only for teaching courses for college credit offered by a Nebraska postsecondary educational entity that have also been approved for high school credit in Nebraska school systems requesting the delivery of such courses and only in the applicant’s postsecondary subject area.
    • Regulated Professionals:
      440
    • Year Created:
      2010
    • Year Active:
      2010
    • Sunset Date:
      None
    Authorization
    • Statutory Authorization:
      79-808; 92 Neb. Admin. Code Chap. 21, § 005
    • Parent Agency:
    Memberships
    • Number of Members:
    • Who Appoints:
    • Legislative Approval:
    • Qualifications of Members:
    • Per Diem:
    • Expense Reimbursement:
    • Term Length:
    • Terms Rotate or Expire at Once:
    Meetings
    • Required FY 2020-2019:
      0
    • Held FY 2020-2019:
      0
    • Required FY 2019-2018:
      0
    • Held FY 2019-2018:
      0
    • Required FY 2018-2017:
      0
    • Held FY 2018-2017:
      0
    • Required FY 2017-2016:
      0
    • Held FY 2017-2016:
      0
    • Required FY 2016-2015:
      0
    • Held FY 2016-2015:
      0
    Operations
    • Support Staff:
      5
    • Shared or Separate:
      Shared (The budget accounts for all certification activities.)
    • FY 2020-2019 Budget:
      589635
    • FY 2019-2018 Budget:
      603883
    • FY 2018-2017 Budget:
      619038
    • FY 2017-2016 Budget:
      591651
    • FY 2016-2015 Budget:
      561263
    • Other Funding Sources:
      Educator Certification is self funded by fees.
    • Spending Authority:
      877995
    Other
    • Government Certificates Issued:
      440
    • Issued Certificate Descriptions:
      The Postsecondary teaching permit is valid only for teaching courses for college credit offered by a Nebraska postsecondary educational that have also been approved to provide high school credit.
    • Government Certificates Revoked:
      0
    • Revoked Certificate Descriptions:
      There were no postsecondary permits that were revoked.
    • Government Certificates Denied:
      0
    • Denied Certificate Descriptions:
      There were no postsecondary permits that were denied.
    • Government Certificates Penalties Against:
      0
    • Penalty Certificate Descriptions:
      There were no postecondary permits that had penalties against assessed.
    • Explanation of Effectiveness:
      Explanation PDF
    • Potential Harm
    • Regulation Comparison:
      Comparison PDF
    • Subject to Regulations of Act(LB407):
      No

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    General Information
    • Committee of Jurisdiction:
      Education
    • Occupation Regulated:
      Career Education Teaching Permits
    • Occupational Board:
      Nebraska Department of Education
    • Contact:
      Clayton Waddle
    • Purpose:
      The Career Education teaching permit may be issued to applicants who do not meet the Nebraska requirements for a regular certificate and shall be valid in the Nebraska school system requesting the issuance of such permit and only in the career education endorsement areas described in 92 NAC 24.
    • Regulated Professionals:
      106
    • Year Created:
      1977
    • Year Active:
      1977
    • Sunset Date:
      None
    Authorization
    • Statutory Authorization:
      79-808; 92 Neb. Admin. Code Chap. 21, § 005
    • Parent Agency:
    Memberships
    • Number of Members:
    • Who Appoints:
    • Legislative Approval:
    • Qualifications of Members:
    • Per Diem:
    • Expense Reimbursement:
    • Term Length:
    • Terms Rotate or Expire at Once:
    Meetings
    • Required FY 2020-2019:
      0
    • Held FY 2020-2019:
      0
    • Required FY 2019-2018:
      0
    • Held FY 2019-2018:
      0
    • Required FY 2018-2017:
      0
    • Held FY 2018-2017:
      0
    • Required FY 2017-2016:
      0
    • Held FY 2017-2016:
      0
    • Required FY 2016-2015:
      0
    • Held FY 2016-2015:
      0
    Operations
    • Support Staff:
      5
    • Shared or Separate:
      Shared (The budget accounts for all certification activities.)
    • FY 2020-2019 Budget:
      589635
    • FY 2019-2018 Budget:
      603883
    • FY 2018-2017 Budget:
      619038
    • FY 2017-2016 Budget:
      591651
    • FY 2016-2015 Budget:
      561263
    • Other Funding Sources:
      Educator Certification is self funded by fees.
    • Spending Authority:
      877995
    Other
    • Government Certificates Issued:
      106
    • Issued Certificate Descriptions:
      The Career Education teaching permit may be issued to applicants who do not meet the Nebraska requirements for a regular certificate and shall be valid in the Nebraska school system requesting the permit and only in the career education endorsement areas.
    • Government Certificates Revoked:
      0
    • Revoked Certificate Descriptions:
      There were no career education permits that were revoked.
    • Government Certificates Denied:
      0
    • Denied Certificate Descriptions:
      There were no career education permits that were denied.
    • Government Certificates Penalties Against:
      0
    • Penalty Certificate Descriptions:
      There were no career education permits that had penalties against assessed.
    • Explanation of Effectiveness:
      Explanation PDF
    • Potential Harm
    • Regulation Comparison:
      Comparison PDF
    • Subject to Regulations of Act(LB407):
      No

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    General Information
    • Committee of Jurisdiction:
      Education
    • Occupation Regulated:
      Local Substitute Permit
    • Occupational Board:
      Nebraska Department of Education
    • Contact:
      Clayton Waddle
    • Purpose:
      Educator Certification is responsible for the issuance of certificates or permits to qualified individuals to teach, provide special services, and administer in Nebraska schools. Educator Certification complies with the Nebraska Department of Education Rules 21-24 and partners closely with school districts, colleges, and individuals throughout the certification process to provide quality learning experiences for students throughout their elementary and secondary education.
    • Regulated Professionals:
      3466
    • Year Created:
      1937
    • Year Active:
      1937
    • Sunset Date:
      None
    Authorization
    • Statutory Authorization:
      79-808; 92 Neb. Admin. Code Chap. 21, § 005
    • Parent Agency:
    Memberships
    • Number of Members:
    • Who Appoints:
    • Legislative Approval:
    • Qualifications of Members:
    • Per Diem:
    • Expense Reimbursement:
    • Term Length:
    • Terms Rotate or Expire at Once:
    Meetings
    • Required FY 2020-2019:
      0
    • Held FY 2020-2019:
      0
    • Required FY 2019-2018:
      0
    • Held FY 2019-2018:
      0
    • Required FY 2018-2017:
      0
    • Held FY 2018-2017:
      0
    • Required FY 2017-2016:
      0
    • Held FY 2017-2016:
      0
    • Required FY 2016-2015:
      0
    • Held FY 2016-2015:
      0
    Operations
    • Support Staff:
      5
    • Shared or Separate:
      Shared (The budget accounts for all certification activities.)
    • FY 2020-2019 Budget:
      589635
    • FY 2019-2018 Budget:
      603883
    • FY 2018-2017 Budget:
      619038
    • FY 2017-2016 Budget:
      591651
    • FY 2016-2015 Budget:
      561263
    • Other Funding Sources:
      Educator Certification is self funded by fees.
    • Spending Authority:
      877995
    Other
    • Government Certificates Issued:
      3466
    • Issued Certificate Descriptions:
      The Local Substitute teaching permit is valid for teaching ninety (90) full-time days per school year only in the Nebraska school system or Local Substitute Teacher Consortium requesting the issuance of such permit.
    • Government Certificates Revoked:
      2
    • Revoked Certificate Descriptions:
      One was a two-year revocation and the second was a permanent revocation.
    • Government Certificates Denied:
      0
    • Denied Certificate Descriptions:
      There were no local substitute permits that were denied.
    • Government Certificates Penalties Against:
      0
    • Penalty Certificate Descriptions:
      There were no local substitute permits that had penalties against assessed.
    • Explanation of Effectiveness:
      Explanation PDF
    • Potential Harm
    • Regulation Comparison:
      Comparison PDF
    • Subject to Regulations of Act(LB407):
      No

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    General Information
    • Committee of Jurisdiction:
      Education
    • Occupation Regulated:
      State Substitute Teaching Permit
    • Occupational Board:
      Nebraska Department of Education
    • Contact:
      Clayton Waddle
    • Purpose:
      Educator Certification is responsible for the issuance of certificates or permits to qualified individuals to teach, provide special services, and administer in Nebraska schools. Educator Certification complies with the Nebraska Department of Education Rules 21-24 and partners closely with school districts, colleges, and individuals throughout the certification process to provide quality learning experiences for students throughout their elementary and secondary education.
    • Regulated Professionals:
      2574
    • Year Created:
      1937
    • Year Active:
      1937
    • Sunset Date:
      None
    Authorization
    • Statutory Authorization:
      79-808; 92 Neb. Admin. Code Chap. 21, § 005
    • Parent Agency:
    Memberships
    • Number of Members:
    • Who Appoints:
    • Legislative Approval:
    • Qualifications of Members:
    • Per Diem:
    • Expense Reimbursement:
    • Term Length:
    • Terms Rotate or Expire at Once:
    Meetings
    • Required FY 2020-2019:
      0
    • Held FY 2020-2019:
      0
    • Required FY 2019-2018:
      0
    • Held FY 2019-2018:
      0
    • Required FY 2018-2017:
      0
    • Held FY 2018-2017:
      0
    • Required FY 2017-2016:
      0
    • Held FY 2017-2016:
      0
    • Required FY 2016-2015:
      0
    • Held FY 2016-2015:
      0
    Operations
    • Support Staff:
      5
    • Shared or Separate:
      Shared (The budget accounts for all certification activities.)
    • FY 2020-2019 Budget:
      589635
    • FY 2019-2018 Budget:
      603883
    • FY 2018-2017 Budget:
      619038
    • FY 2017-2016 Budget:
      591651
    • FY 2016-2015 Budget:
      561263
    • Other Funding Sources:
      Educator Certification is self funded by fees.
    • Spending Authority:
      877995
    Other
    • Government Certificates Issued:
      2574
    • Issued Certificate Descriptions:
      The State Substitute teaching permit is valid for teaching in all teaching endorsement areas in all Nebraska school systems. The State Substitute permit holder may be employed to teach by a school system only on a non-contractual basis.
    • Government Certificates Revoked:
      0
    • Revoked Certificate Descriptions:
      There were no state substitute permits that were revoked.
    • Government Certificates Denied:
      0
    • Denied Certificate Descriptions:
      There were no state substitute permits that were denied.
    • Government Certificates Penalties Against:
      0
    • Penalty Certificate Descriptions:
      There were no state substitute permits that had penalties against assessed.
    • Explanation of Effectiveness:
      Explanation PDF
    • Potential Harm
    • Regulation Comparison:
      Comparison PDF
    • Subject to Regulations of Act(LB407):
      No
  • Report: Administrative Professional Certificate, Administrative Standard Certificate, Administrative Provisional Certificate, and Temporary Administrative Certificate Report

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    General Information
    • Committee of Jurisdiction:
      Education
    • Occupation Regulated:
      Professional Administrative Certificate
    • Occupational Board:
      Nebraska Department of Education
    • Contact:
      Clayton Waddle
    • Purpose:
      Educator Certification is responsible for the issuance of certificates or permits to qualified individuals to teach, provide special services, and administer in Nebraska schools. Educator Certification complies with the Nebraska Department of Education Ru
    • Regulated Professionals:
      5230
    • Year Created:
      1937
    • Year Active:
      1937
    • Sunset Date:
      None
    Authorization
    • Statutory Authorization:
      79-801; 92 Neb. Admin. Code Chap. 21, § 004
    • Parent Agency:
    Memberships
    • Number of Members:
    • Who Appoints:
    • Legislative Approval:
    • Qualifications of Members:
    • Per Diem:
    • Expense Reimbursement:
    • Term Length:
    • Terms Rotate or Expire at Once:
    Meetings
    • Required FY 2019-2018:
      0
    • Held FY 2019-2018:
      0
    • Required FY 2018-2017:
      0
    • Held FY 2018-2017:
      0
    • Required FY 2017-2016:
      0
    • Held FY 2017-2016:
      0
    • Required FY 2016-2015:
      0
    • Held FY 2016-2015:
      0
    • Required FY 2015-2014:
      0
    • Held FY 2015-2014:
      0
    Operations
    • Support Staff:
      5
    • Shared or Separate:
      Shared (The budget accounts for all certification activities.)
    • FY 2019-2018 Budget:
      603883
    • FY 2018-2017 Budget:
      619035
    • FY 2017-2016 Budget:
      591651
    • FY 2016-2015 Budget:
      561263
    • FY 2015-2014 Budget:
      582081
    • Other Funding Sources:
      Educator Certification is self funded by fees.
    • Spending Authority:
      877995
    Other
    • Government Certificates Issued:
      439
    • Issued Certificate Descriptions:
      The professional administrative certificate is primary used for those who wish to be endorsed as a superintendent.
    • Government Certificates Revoked:
      0
    • Revoked Certificate Descriptions:
      There were no professional administrative certificates that were revoked.
    • Government Certificates Denied:
      0
    • Denied Certificate Descriptions:
      There were no professional administrative certificates that were denied.
    • Government Certificates Penalties Against:
      0
    • Penalty Certificate Descriptions:
      There were no professional administrative certificates that have penalties against them.
    • Explanation of Effectiveness:
      Explanation PDF
    • Potential Harm
      If this certificate is no longer available, educators would not be able to become certified as a superintendent.
    • Regulation Comparison:
      Comparison PDF
    • Subject to Regulations of Act(LB407):
      No

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    General Information
    • Committee of Jurisdiction:
      Education
    • Occupation Regulated:
      Standard Administrative Certificate
    • Occupational Board:
      Nebraska Department of Education
    • Contact:
      Clayton Waddle
    • Purpose:
      Educator Certification is responsible for the issuance of certificates or permits to qualified individuals to teach, provide special services, and administer in Nebraska schools. Educator Certification complies with the Nebraska Department of Education Ru
    • Regulated Professionals:
      5230
    • Year Created:
      1937
    • Year Active:
      1937
    • Sunset Date:
      None
    Authorization
    • Statutory Authorization:
      79-801; 92 Neb. Admin. Code Chap. 21, § 004
    • Parent Agency:
    Memberships
    • Number of Members:
    • Who Appoints:
    • Legislative Approval:
    • Qualifications of Members:
    • Per Diem:
    • Expense Reimbursement:
    • Term Length:
    • Terms Rotate or Expire at Once:
    Meetings
    • Required FY 2019-2018:
      0
    • Held FY 2019-2018:
      0
    • Required FY 2018-2017:
      0
    • Held FY 2018-2017:
      0
    • Required FY 2017-2016:
      0
    • Held FY 2017-2016:
      0
    • Required FY 2016-2015:
      0
    • Held FY 2016-2015:
      0
    • Required FY 2015-2014:
      0
    • Held FY 2015-2014:
      0
    Operations
    • Support Staff:
      5
    • Shared or Separate:
      Shared (The budget accounts for all certification activities.)
    • FY 2019-2018 Budget:
      603883
    • FY 2018-2017 Budget:
      619038
    • FY 2017-2016 Budget:
      591651
    • FY 2016-2015 Budget:
      561263
    • FY 2015-2014 Budget:
      582081
    • Other Funding Sources:
      Educator Certification is self funded by fees.
    • Spending Authority:
      877995
    Other
    • Government Certificates Issued:
      3782
    • Issued Certificate Descriptions:
      Standard administrative certificates are issued to those who have completed a program of study and wish to be endorsed in the area of principal, special educator supervisor, or curriculum director.
    • Government Certificates Revoked:
      5
    • Revoked Certificate Descriptions:
      The revoked certificates included a ten year revocation, four year revocation, a permanent revocation, and two different three year revocation.
    • Government Certificates Denied:
      0
    • Denied Certificate Descriptions:
      There were no standard administrative certificates that were denied.
    • Government Certificates Penalties Against:
      1
    • Penalty Certificate Descriptions:
      The certificate was suspended for one year.
    • Explanation of Effectiveness:
      Explanation PDF
    • Potential Harm
      If this certificate is no longer available, educators would not be able to become certified as a principal, curriculum director, or special education supervisor.
    • Regulation Comparison:
      Comparison PDF
    • Subject to Regulations of Act(LB407):
      No

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    General Information
    • Committee of Jurisdiction:
      Education
    • Occupation Regulated:
      Provisional Administrative Certificate
    • Occupational Board:
      Nebraska Department of Education
    • Contact:
      Clayton Waddle
    • Purpose:
      Educator Certification is responsible for the issuance of certificates or permits to qualified individuals to teach, provide special services, and administer in Nebraska schools. Educator Certification complies with the Nebraska Department of Education Ru
    • Regulated Professionals:
      5230
    • Year Created:
      1937
    • Year Active:
      1937
    • Sunset Date:
      None
    Authorization
    • Statutory Authorization:
      79-801; 92 Neb. Admin. Code Chap. 21, § 004
    • Parent Agency:
    Memberships
    • Number of Members:
    • Who Appoints:
    • Legislative Approval:
    • Qualifications of Members:
    • Per Diem:
    • Expense Reimbursement:
    • Term Length:
    • Terms Rotate or Expire at Once:
    Meetings
    • Required FY 2019-2018:
      0
    • Held FY 2019-2018:
      0
    • Required FY 2018-2017:
      0
    • Held FY 2018-2017:
      0
    • Required FY 2017-2016:
      0
    • Held FY 2017-2016:
      0
    • Required FY 2016-2015:
      0
    • Held FY 2016-2015:
      0
    • Required FY 2015-2014:
      0
    • Held FY 2015-2014:
      0
    Operations
    • Support Staff:
      5
    • Shared or Separate:
      Shared (The budget accounts for all certification activities.)
    • FY 2019-2018 Budget:
      603883
    • FY 2018-2017 Budget:
      619035
    • FY 2017-2016 Budget:
      591651
    • FY 2016-2015 Budget:
      561263
    • FY 2015-2014 Budget:
      582081
    • Other Funding Sources:
      Educator Certification is self funded by fees.
    • Spending Authority:
      877995
    Other
    • Government Certificates Issued:
      78
    • Issued Certificate Descriptions:
      Provisional permits are issued when someone is 50% completed with a program of study to become a principal, curriculum supervisor, or special education director or 75% completed with a course of study to become a superintendent.
    • Government Certificates Revoked:
      0
    • Revoked Certificate Descriptions:
      There were no provisional administrative permits revoked.
    • Government Certificates Denied:
      0
    • Denied Certificate Descriptions:
      There were no provisional administrative permits denied.
    • Government Certificates Penalties Against:
      0
    • Penalty Certificate Descriptions:
      There were no provisional administrative permits that had penalties against them.
    • Explanation of Effectiveness:
      Explanation PDF
    • Potential Harm
      If this permit is no longer available, someone who is working towards an administrative certificate, but not finished, would not be able to apply until 100% completed with their program of study.
    • Regulation Comparison:
      Comparison PDF
    • Subject to Regulations of Act(LB407):
      No

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    General Information
    • Committee of Jurisdiction:
      Education
    • Occupation Regulated:
      Temporary Administrative Certificate
    • Occupational Board:
      Nebraska Department of Education
    • Contact:
      Clayton Waddle
    • Purpose:
      Educator Certification is responsible for the issuance of certificates or permits to qualified individuals to teach, provide special services, and administer in Nebraska schools. Educator Certification complies with the Nebraska Department of Education Ru
    • Regulated Professionals:
      5230
    • Year Created:
      1937
    • Year Active:
      1937
    • Sunset Date:
      None
    Authorization
    • Statutory Authorization:
      79-801; 92 Neb. Admin. Code Chap. 21, § 004
    • Parent Agency:
    Memberships
    • Number of Members:
    • Who Appoints:
    • Legislative Approval:
    • Qualifications of Members:
    • Per Diem:
    • Expense Reimbursement:
    • Term Length:
    • Terms Rotate or Expire at Once:
    Meetings
    • Required FY 2019-2018:
      0
    • Held FY 2019-2018:
      0
    • Required FY 2018-2017:
      0
    • Held FY 2018-2017:
      0
    • Required FY 2017-2016:
      0
    • Held FY 2017-2016:
      0
    • Required FY 2016-2015:
      0
    • Held FY 2016-2015:
      0
    • Required FY 2015-2014:
      0
    • Held FY 2015-2014:
      0
    Operations
    • Support Staff:
      5
    • Shared or Separate:
      Shared (The budget accounts for all certification activities.)
    • FY 2019-2018 Budget:
      603883
    • FY 2018-2017 Budget:
      619035
    • FY 2017-2016 Budget:
      591651
    • FY 2016-2015 Budget:
      561263
    • FY 2015-2014 Budget:
      582081
    • Other Funding Sources:
      Educator Certification is self funded by fees.
    • Spending Authority:
      877995
    Other
    • Government Certificates Issued:
      2
    • Issued Certificate Descriptions:
      Temporary administrative certificates are commonly issued for those who have not taken the human relations course and hold certification from a different state.
    • Government Certificates Revoked:
      0
    • Revoked Certificate Descriptions:
      There were no temporary administrative certificates that were revoked.
    • Government Certificates Denied:
      0
    • Denied Certificate Descriptions:
      There were no temporary administrative certificates that were denied.
    • Government Certificates Penalties Against:
      0
    • Penalty Certificate Descriptions:
      There were no temporary administrative certificates that have penalties against them.
    • Explanation of Effectiveness:
      Explanation PDF
    • Potential Harm
      If the temporary administrative certificate was no longer available, someone who is lacking the human relations course would not be able to become certified in Nebraska.
    • Regulation Comparison:
      Comparison PDF
    • Subject to Regulations of Act(LB407):
      No

    General Affairs

  • Report: State Electrical Board

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    General Information
    • Committee of Jurisdiction:
      General Affairs
    • Occupation Regulated:
      Electrical
    • Occupational Board:
      Electrical Board, State
    • Contact:
      Craig Thelen
    • Purpose:
      Public safety through safe and code compliant installations. the electrical division issues electrical licenses, electrical permits, conducts electrical examinations and investigates any death by electrocution that occurs within the State of Nebraska
    • Regulated Professionals:
      18,480
    • Year Created:
      1969
    • Year Active:
      1975
    • Sunset Date:
      None
    Authorization
    • Statutory Authorization:
      81-2101 through814-2144
    • Parent Agency:
      Governor
    Memberships
    • Number of Members:
      7
    • Who Appoints:
      Govenor
    • Legislative Approval:
      Yes
    • Qualifications of Members:
      Members shall be a journeyman electrician, one shall be an electrical contractor or master electrician, one shall be a certified electrical inspector, one shall be a licensed professional electrical engineer, one shall be a representative of a public power district or rural electric cooperative in the state, one shall be a representative of the municipal electric systems in the state, and one shall be a member of any of such groups.
    • Per Diem:
      No
    • Expense Reimbursement:
      Yes
    • Term Length:
      5 years
    • Terms Rotate or Expire at Once:
      Terms Rotate
    Meetings
    • Required FY 2023-2022:
      6
    • Held FY 2023-2022:
      6
    • Required FY 2022-2021:
      6
    • Held FY 2022-2021:
      6
    • Required FY 2021-2020:
      6
    • Held FY 2021-2020:
      6
    • Required FY 2020-2019:
      6
    • Held FY 2020-2019:
      6
    • Required FY 2019-2018:
      6
    • Held FY 2019-2018:
      6
    Operations
    • Support Staff:
      21
    • Shared or Separate:
      Shared with Electrical Division
    • FY 2023-2022 Budget:
      2768684
    • FY 2022-2021 Budget:
      2443131
    • FY 2021-2020 Budget:
      2684943
    • FY 2020-2019 Budget:
      1973403
    • FY 2019-2018 Budget:
      2092143
    • Other Funding Sources:
      None
    • Spending Authority:
      81-2104
    Other
    • Government Certificates Issued:
      18480
    • Issued Certificate Descriptions:
      Electrical Contractor, Journeyman, Residential, Specialty, Apprentice
    • Government Certificates Revoked:
      0
    • Revoked Certificate Descriptions:
      None
    • Government Certificates Denied:
      0
    • Denied Certificate Descriptions:
      None
    • Government Certificates Penalties Against:
      1
    • Penalty Certificate Descriptions:
      Repeated work that was not properly permitted and inspected. The wring was unsafe and put the customer and family at risk of a potential electrical hazard. The Board reviewed the case and determined that a suspended contractors license was the appropriate penalty.
    • Explanation of Effectiveness:
      Explanation PDF
    • Potential Harm
      The State of Nebraska would get unqualified electricians doing the work and this is a huge safety concern for the constituents of Nebraska. This could result in an increased potential for fires, electrocutions with potential fatalities. De-regulation of this industry would be a very dangerous proposition especially from an insurance perspective.
    • Regulation Comparison:
      Comparison PDF
    • Subject to Regulations of Act(LB407):
      No

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    General Information
    • Committee of Jurisdiction:
      General Affairs
    • Occupation Regulated:
      Pari-mutuel Wagering & Gaming
    • Occupational Board:
      NE Racing & Gaming Commission
    • Contact:
      Tom Sage
    • Purpose:
      Regulating Pari-mutuel Wagering and Casino Gaming
    • Regulated Professionals:
      FY22 1392
    • Year Created:
      1935
    • Year Active:
      1935
    • Sunset Date:
      None
    Authorization
    • Statutory Authorization:
      NE Racing & Gaming Commission
    • Parent Agency:
      None
    Memberships
    • Number of Members:
      7
    • Who Appoints:
      Governor
    • Legislative Approval:
      Yes
    • Qualifications of Members:
      Adult of sound mind and memory - experience in the industry
    • Per Diem:
      Yes
    • Expense Reimbursement:
      Yes
    • Term Length:
      4 years
    • Terms Rotate or Expire at Once:
      Terms Rotate
    Meetings
    • Required FY 2022-2021:
      8
    • Held FY 2022-2021:
      10
    • Required FY 2021-2020:
      1
    • Held FY 2021-2020:
      7
    • Required FY 2020-2019:
      1
    • Held FY 2020-2019:
      8
    • Required FY 2019-2018:
      1
    • Held FY 2019-2018:
      3
    • Required FY 2018-2017:
      1
    • Held FY 2018-2017:
      5
    Operations
    • Support Staff:
      2
    • Shared or Separate:
      Separate
    • FY 2022-2021 Budget:
      2
    • FY 2021-2020 Budget:
      2
    • FY 2020-2019 Budget:
      2
    • FY 2019-2018 Budget:
      2
    • FY 2018-2017 Budget:
      2
    • Other Funding Sources:
      None - Cash Funded
    • Spending Authority:
      Agency
    Other
    • Government Certificates Issued:
      2390
    • Issued Certificate Descriptions:
      Occupational licensees for pari-mutuel and/or casino gaming.
    • Government Certificates Revoked:
      0
    • Revoked Certificate Descriptions:
      Suspension does not equal revoked.
    • Government Certificates Denied:
      0
    • Denied Certificate Descriptions:
      None.
    • Government Certificates Penalties Against:
      0
    • Penalty Certificate Descriptions:
      None.
    • Explanation of Effectiveness:
      Explanation PDF
    • Potential Harm
      NE would lose approximately 200,000.00 per week in gaming tax revenue.
    • Regulation Comparison:
      Comparison PDF
    • Subject to Regulations of Act(LB407):
      No
  • Report: Horse Trainer License
  • Report: Jockey License

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    General Information
    • Committee of Jurisdiction:
      General Affairs
    • Occupation Regulated:
      Horseracing- Trainer
    • Occupational Board:
      Nebraska State Racing Commission
    • Contact:
      Tom Sage
    • Purpose:
      The purpose of the State Racing Commission is to provide statewide regulation of horseracing in order to prevent and eliminate corrupt practices and fraudulent behavior, and thereby maintain a high level of integrity and honesty in the horseracing industry of Nebraska and to insure that all funds received by the commission are properly distributed.
    • Regulated Professionals:
      One profession, A number of license categories
    • Year Created:
      1935
    • Year Active:
      1935
    • Sunset Date:
      Unknown
    Authorization
    • Statutory Authorization:
      2-1207 2-1247
    • Parent Agency:
      N/A
    Memberships
    • Number of Members:
    • Who Appoints:
    • Legislative Approval:
    • Qualifications of Members:
    • Per Diem:
    • Expense Reimbursement:
    • Term Length:
    • Terms Rotate or Expire at Once:
    Meetings
    • Required FY 2020-2019:
      0
    • Held FY 2020-2019:
      0
    • Required FY 2019-2018:
      0
    • Held FY 2019-2018:
      0
    • Required FY 2018-2017:
      0
    • Held FY 2018-2017:
      0
    • Required FY 2017-2016:
      0
    • Held FY 2017-2016:
      0
    • Required FY 2016-2015:
      0
    • Held FY 2016-2015:
      0
    Operations
    • Support Staff:
      6 during live racing- 2 non live racing
    • Shared or Separate:
      shared
    • FY 2020-2019 Budget:
      720602
    • FY 2019-2018 Budget:
      1329063
    • FY 2018-2017 Budget:
      1009387
    • FY 2017-2016 Budget:
      1385771
    • FY 2016-2015 Budget:
      975783
    • Other Funding Sources:
      N/A
    • Spending Authority:
      2-1209
    Other
    • Government Certificates Issued:
      7652
    • Issued Certificate Descriptions:
      License categories listed in NSRC rule 14.007.01
    • Government Certificates Revoked:
      37
    • Revoked Certificate Descriptions:
      License application falsification. Poistive human drug test. Positive equine drug test
    • Government Certificates Denied:
      41
    • Denied Certificate Descriptions:
      Not eligible for licensing, suspended in other states, license application falsification, not eligible to work in the United States
    • Government Certificates Penalties Against:
      88
    • Penalty Certificate Descriptions:
      Violating racing rules
    • Explanation of Effectiveness:
      Explanation PDF
    • Potential Harm
      If occupational license were no longer issued it would be imposable to keep the integrity of horseracing. License are issued to workers on the racetrack to allow them to work in specific areas of the racetrack. All licenses are fingerprinted and a backg
    • Regulation Comparison:
      Comparison PDF
    • Subject to Regulations of Act(LB407):
      No

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    General Information
    • Committee of Jurisdiction:
      General Affairs
    • Occupation Regulated:
      Horseracing- Jockey
    • Occupational Board:
      Nebraska State Racing Commission
    • Contact:
      Tom Sage
    • Purpose:
      The purpose of the State Racing Commission is to provide statewide regulation of horseracing in order to prevent and eliminate corrupt practices and fraudulent behavior, and thereby maintain a high level of integrity and honesty in the horseracing industry of Nebraska and to insure that all funds received by the commission are properly distributed.
    • Regulated Professionals:
      One profession, A number of license categories
    • Year Created:
      1935
    • Year Active:
      1935
    • Sunset Date:
      Unknown
    Authorization
    • Statutory Authorization:
      2-1207 2-1247
    • Parent Agency:
      N/A
    Memberships
    • Number of Members:
    • Who Appoints:
    • Legislative Approval:
    • Qualifications of Members:
    • Per Diem:
    • Expense Reimbursement:
    • Term Length:
    • Terms Rotate or Expire at Once:
    Meetings
    • Required FY 2020-2019:
      0
    • Held FY 2020-2019:
      0
    • Required FY 2019-2018:
      0
    • Held FY 2019-2018:
      0
    • Required FY 2018-2017:
      0
    • Held FY 2018-2017:
      0
    • Required FY 2017-2016:
      0
    • Held FY 2017-2016:
      0
    • Required FY 2016-2015:
      0
    • Held FY 2016-2015:
      0
    Operations
    • Support Staff:
      6 during live racing- 2 non live racing
    • Shared or Separate:
      shared
    • FY 2020-2019 Budget:
      720603
    • FY 2019-2018 Budget:
      1329063
    • FY 2018-2017 Budget:
      1009387
    • FY 2017-2016 Budget:
      1385771
    • FY 2016-2015 Budget:
      975783
    • Other Funding Sources:
      N/A
    • Spending Authority:
      2-1209
    Other
    • Government Certificates Issued:
      7271
    • Issued Certificate Descriptions:
      All license categories listed in NSRC Rule 10.007.01
    • Government Certificates Revoked:
      27
    • Revoked Certificate Descriptions:
      Positive equine drug test, Human positive drug test, financial issues, falsifying application
    • Government Certificates Denied:
      41
    • Denied Certificate Descriptions:
      Not eligible for licensing, suspended in another state, not authorized to work in the United States
    • Government Certificates Penalties Against:
      88
    • Penalty Certificate Descriptions:
      Fines for rule violation
    • Explanation of Effectiveness:
      Explanation PDF
    • Potential Harm
      If occupational license were no longer issued it would be imposable to keep the integrity of horseracing. License are issued to workers on the racetrack to allow them to work in specific areas of the racetrack. All licenses are fingerprinted and a backg
    • Regulation Comparison:
      Comparison PDF
    • Subject to Regulations of Act(LB407):
      No
  • Report: Electrician License
  • Report: Mixed Martial Arts License

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    General Information
    • Committee of Jurisdiction:
      General Affairs
    • Occupation Regulated:
      Electrical
    • Occupational Board:
      Electrical Board
    • Contact:
      Kevin Booker
    • Purpose:
      The mission of the Nebraska State Electrical Division is to protect the public from hazardous electrical installations by enforcing the electrical licensing and inspection laws created by the Nebraska Legislature. The Agency operates with principles th
    • Regulated Professionals:
      1
    • Year Created:
      1969
    • Year Active:
      1969
    • Sunset Date:
      N/A
    Authorization
    • Statutory Authorization:
      LB765
    • Parent Agency:
      N/A
    Memberships
    • Number of Members:
      7
    • Who Appoints:
      Governor
    • Legislative Approval:
      Yes
    • Qualifications of Members:
      One of such members shall be a journeyman electrician, one shall be an electrical contractor or master electrician, one shall be a certified electrical inspector, one shall be a licensed professional electrical engineer, one shall be a representative of a
    • Per Diem:
      Yes
    • Expense Reimbursement:
      Yes
    • Term Length:
      5 Years
    • Terms Rotate or Expire at Once:
      Terms Rotate
    Meetings
    • Required FY 2019-2018:
      0
    • Held FY 2019-2018:
      7
    • Required FY 2018-2017:
      0
    • Held FY 2018-2017:
      7
    • Required FY 2017-2016:
      0
    • Held FY 2017-2016:
      5
    • Required FY 2016-2015:
      0
    • Held FY 2016-2015:
      5
    • Required FY 2015-2014:
      0
    • Held FY 2015-2014:
      8
    Operations
    • Support Staff:
      19
    • Shared or Separate:
      Shared
    • FY 2019-2018 Budget:
      1777585
    • FY 2018-2017 Budget:
      1757889
    • FY 2017-2016 Budget:
      1736213
    • FY 2016-2015 Budget:
      1749168
    • FY 2015-2014 Budget:
      1633246
    • Other Funding Sources:
      N/A
    • Spending Authority:
      81-2105
    Other
    • Government Certificates Issued:
      13157
    • Issued Certificate Descriptions:
      Apprentice, Journeyman Electrician Class B Journeyman Electrician, Electrical Contractor, Class B Electrical Contractor Fire Alarm Installer, Installer, Class A Master Class B Master, Residential Wireman Heating & Air Conditioning, Irrigation & Sign
    • Government Certificates Revoked:
      1
    • Revoked Certificate Descriptions:
      Numberous code violation, leave electrical in unsafe manner, failing to make required correction in a timely manner.
    • Government Certificates Denied:
      25
    • Denied Certificate Descriptions:
      Short required experience.
    • Government Certificates Penalties Against:
      831
    • Penalty Certificate Descriptions:
      Failing to pull permits, failing to make corrections, failing to renew license by expiration date.
    • Explanation of Effectiveness:
      Explanation PDF
    • Potential Harm
      Unsafe installations, not wiring to code, injury or death, higher insurance rates.
    • Regulation Comparison:
      Comparison PDF
    • Subject to Regulations of Act(LB407):
      No

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    General Information
    • Committee of Jurisdiction:
      General Affairs
    • Occupation Regulated:
      Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) contestants
    • Occupational Board:
      Nebraska Athletic Commission
    • Contact:
      Aaron Hendry, State Athletic Commissioner
    • Purpose:
      To ensure competitive and fair MMA bouts. To permit the Athletic Commission to suspend contestants who have suffered injuries from competing until an appropriate time period has elapsed or until given medical clearance. Additionally, to permit the Commiss
    • Regulated Professionals:
      MMA licenses are good for one year. For calendar year 2019 to date, 170 persons are licensed as MMA
    • Year Created:
      MMA became a regulated sport in 2007.
    • Year Active:
      2007 to present
    • Sunset Date:
      N/A
    Authorization
    • Statutory Authorization:
      Neb.Rev.Stat. § 81-8,133.01
    • Parent Agency:
      Nebraska Athletic Commission
    Memberships
    • Number of Members:
    • Who Appoints:
    • Legislative Approval:
    • Qualifications of Members:
    • Per Diem:
    • Expense Reimbursement:
    • Term Length:
    • Terms Rotate or Expire at Once:
    Meetings
    • Required FY 2019-2018:
      0
    • Held FY 2019-2018:
      0
    • Required FY 2018-2017:
      0
    • Held FY 2018-2017:
      0
    • Required FY 2017-2016:
      0
    • Held FY 2017-2016:
      0
    • Required FY 2016-2015:
      0
    • Held FY 2016-2015:
      0
    • Required FY 2015-2014:
      0
    • Held FY 2015-2014:
      0
    Operations
    • Support Staff:
      In addition to the State Athletic Commissioner, the Athletic Commission has one full time employee
    • Shared or Separate:
      For accounting purposes, the Athletic Commission utilizes the finance and accounting staff of the D
    • FY 2019-2018 Budget:
      96464
    • FY 2018-2017 Budget:
      98876
    • FY 2017-2016 Budget:
      94412
    • FY 2016-2015 Budget:
      89665
    • FY 2015-2014 Budget:
      82641
    • Other Funding Sources:
      A tax of five percent of the gross receipts of any MMA or professional boxing event and a five perc
    • Spending Authority:
      Neb.Rev.Stat. § 81-8,128
    Other
    • Government Certificates Issued:
      2676
    • Issued Certificate Descriptions:
      MMA Contestant Licenses
    • Government Certificates Revoked:
      0
    • Revoked Certificate Descriptions:
      The Athletic Commission has limited statutory authority to permanently revoke a license. However, the Commission can issue indefinite medical suspensions barring contestants from further competition until cleared by a doctor. The Commission also requires
    • Government Certificates Denied:
      0
    • Denied Certificate Descriptions:
      If the requisite medical documentation is not provided by the applicant, the applicant is advised to obtain such documentation before the license application can be considered. If, in conjunction with the license application, the applicant submits the res
    • Government Certificates Penalties Against:
      0
    • Penalty Certificate Descriptions:
      N/A
    • Explanation of Effectiveness:
      Explanation PDF
    • Potential Harm
      The Nebraska Athletic Commission would no longer be able to implement the various safeguards as described previously in this survey.
    • Regulation Comparison:
      Comparison PDF
    • Subject to Regulations of Act(LB407):
      No

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  • Report: Notaries Public

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    General Information
    • Committee of Jurisdiction:
      Government, Military and Veterans Affairs
    • Occupation Regulated:
      Notary Public
    • Occupational Board:
      Secretary of State
    • Contact:
      David Wilson or Colleen Byelick
    • Purpose:
      A notary public is authorized to administer oaths and affirmations, to take depositions, acknowledgments, and proofs of execution of deeds, mortgages, powers of attorney, and other instruments in writing. Given the significant duties performed by a notary public, statute provides for the Secretary of State to appoint and commission the number of persons to the office of notary public as he or she deems necessary. The law does not create a license, as a notary public is a public officer.
    • Regulated Professionals:
      27,974
    • Year Created:
      1869
    • Year Active:
      1869
    • Sunset Date:
      None
    Authorization
    • Statutory Authorization:
      Chapter 64
    • Parent Agency:
      Secretary of State
    Memberships
    • Number of Members:
    • Who Appoints:
    • Legislative Approval:
    • Qualifications of Members:
    • Per Diem:
    • Expense Reimbursement:
    • Term Length:
    • Terms Rotate or Expire at Once:
    Meetings
    • Required FY 2023-2022:
      0
    • Held FY 2023-2022:
      0
    • Required FY 2022-2021:
      0
    • Held FY 2022-2021:
      0
    • Required FY 2021-2020:
      0
    • Held FY 2021-2020:
      0
    • Required FY 2020-2019:
      0
    • Held FY 2020-2019:
      0
    • Required FY 2019-2018:
      0
    • Held FY 2019-2018:
      0
    Operations
    • Support Staff:
      4.75
    • Shared or Separate:
      Shared
    • FY 2023-2022 Budget:
      577493
    • FY 2022-2021 Budget:
      340760
    • FY 2021-2020 Budget:
      83319
    • FY 2020-2019 Budget:
      87461
    • FY 2019-2018 Budget:
      83846
    • Other Funding Sources:
      None
    • Spending Authority:
      Neb. Rev. Stat. § 84-512
    Other
    • Government Certificates Issued:
      35652
    • Issued Certificate Descriptions:
      The Secretary of State’s Office has issued 35,652 notary commissions, including renewals and electronic and online notary registrations over the last five fiscal years (fiscal years 2018 to 2022). The Secretary of State’s Office has also issued 19,942 apostilles or authentications of notarized documents during this same time.
    • Government Certificates Revoked:
      5
    • Revoked Certificate Descriptions:
      There were two (2) notaries who had their commissions temporarily revoked. Additionally, there were three (3) stipulation and consent orders where the notary agreed to voluntarily surrender their commission in lieu of a formal revocation proceeding.
    • Government Certificates Denied:
      1
    • Denied Certificate Descriptions:
      We have a record of one (1) applicant who was eligible for a commission but denied due to an ongoing investigation. Applications for a notary public commission may be returned to the applicant for a variety of reasons. Currently, we are not able to provide statistics regarding the reason the application was returned or provide statistics on applications that were returned because the applicant did not meet the qualifications to receive a notary commission.
    • Government Certificates Penalties Against:
      0
    • Penalty Certificate Descriptions:
      The Secretary of State’s Office does not have authority to fine or assess a monetary penalty against a commissioned notary public. We do have authority to cancel or temporarily revoke the commission of a notary public. Information regarding cancelling or revoking the commission of a notary public has been reported above.
    • Explanation of Effectiveness:
      Explanation PDF
    • Potential Harm
      Banking, real estate, and legal professions depend heavily on notarized documents which are often filed for public record or used in legal proceedings. The functions a notary performs, such as verifying the identity of the signer of a document and verifying that the signer actually signed the document, are extremely important in the prevention of fraud and the free flow of commerce. If notaries are no longer regulated, there would be significant concern with the potential for fraudulent documents to enter our legal and real estate titling systems. Further, the certificate of a notary public is accepted in all courts of the state as presumptive evidence of the facts certified therein. If the judicial system was no longer able to rely on the notary certificate, some other method for verification would be needed to authenticate the signature of the person signing the document. That would place an undue burden on business, real estate and legal transactions.
    • Regulation Comparison:
      Comparison PDF
    • Subject to Regulations of Act(LB407):
      No

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    General Information
    • Committee of Jurisdiction:
      Government, Military and Veterans Affairs
    • Occupation Regulated:
      Landscape Architecture
    • Occupational Board:
      State Board of Landscape Architects
    • Contact:
      Diana Stahlnecker 402-471-8383 diana.stahlnecker@nebraska.gov
    • Purpose:
      The practice of landscape architecture impacts the health, safety, and welfare of Nebraskan citizens. Landscape architects oversee the physical integrity of public and private exteriors and roff environments and are responsible for designing and planning parks, circulation systems, stormwater management, urban amenities, green roofs, recreational facilities, and sites of historical/cultural importance, ensuring access through adherence to governmental and code compliance and ADA standards.
    • Regulated Professionals:
      168 as of September 14, 2023 (63 reside in Nebraska and 105 reside outside the state)
    • Year Created:
      1967
    • Year Active:
      1967
    • Sunset Date:
      None
    Authorization
    • Statutory Authorization:
      Neb. Rev. Stat. §§ 81-8,183.01 to 81-8,208 (The Professional Landscape Architects Act)
    • Parent Agency:
      None
    Memberships
    • Number of Members:
      Six
    • Who Appoints:
      Governor
    • Legislative Approval:
      No
    • Qualifications of Members:
      Neb. Rev. Stat. § 81-8,186
    • Per Diem:
      No
    • Expense Reimbursement:
      Yes
    • Term Length:
      Five Years
    • Terms Rotate or Expire at Once:
      Terms Rotate
    Meetings
    • Required FY 2023-2022:
      1
    • Held FY 2023-2022:
      5
    • Required FY 2022-2021:
      1
    • Held FY 2022-2021:
      4
    • Required FY 2021-2020:
      1
    • Held FY 2021-2020:
      5
    • Required FY 2020-2019:
      1
    • Held FY 2020-2019:
      4
    • Required FY 2019-2018:
      1
    • Held FY 2019-2018:
      4
    Operations
    • Support Staff:
      Seven - Part-Time
    • Shared or Separate:
      Shared - Administrative Service Contract with the Board of Engineers and Architects
    • FY 2023-2022 Budget:
      27857
    • FY 2022-2021 Budget:
      58402
    • FY 2021-2020 Budget:
      27857
    • FY 2020-2019 Budget:
      27312
    • FY 2019-2018 Budget:
      29057
    • Other Funding Sources:
      None-The Board is solely funded from the fees collected from license applications and renewals
    • Spending Authority:
      Neb. Rev. Stat. § 81-8,191
    Other
    • Government Certificates Issued:
      70
    • Issued Certificate Descriptions:
      Professional Landscape Architect Licenses
    • Government Certificates Revoked:
      0
    • Revoked Certificate Descriptions:
      N/A
    • Government Certificates Denied:
      0
    • Denied Certificate Descriptions:
      N/A
    • Government Certificates Penalties Against:
      0
    • Penalty Certificate Descriptions:
      The Board did not have the authority to access penalties or costs until 2020 with the passage of LB30.
    • Explanation of Effectiveness:
      Explanation PDF
    • Potential Harm
      See attached PDF
    • Regulation Comparison:
      Comparison PDF
    • Subject to Regulations of Act(LB407):
      No
  • Report: Truth & Deception Examiners

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    General Information
    • Committee of Jurisdiction:
      Government, Military and Veterans Affairs
    • Occupation Regulated:
      Truth & Deception Examiners
    • Occupational Board:
      Truth & Deception Advisory Board
    • Contact:
      David Wilson, Director
    • Purpose:
      To regulate all persons who purport to be able to detect deception or to verify truth of statements through the use of instrumentation, such as lie detectors, polygraphs, deceptographs, psychological stress evaluators, or voice analyzers.
    • Regulated Professionals:
      54
    • Year Created:
      1980
    • Year Active:
      1980
    • Sunset Date:
      None
    Authorization
    • Statutory Authorization:
      Neb. Rev. Stat. §§ 1901 to 1936
    • Parent Agency:
      Secretary of State
    Memberships
    • Number of Members:
      9
    • Who Appoints:
      Secretary of State
    • Legislative Approval:
      No
    • Qualifications of Members:
      Secretary is the Chair. 4 members are licensed polygraph examiners. 4 members are licensed voice stress examiners.
    • Per Diem:
      No
    • Expense Reimbursement:
      No
    • Term Length:
      2 years
    • Terms Rotate or Expire at Once:
      Terms Rotate
    Meetings
    • Required FY 2021-2020:
      0
    • Held FY 2021-2020:
      0
    • Required FY 2020-2019:
      0
    • Held FY 2020-2019:
      0
    • Required FY 2019-2018:
      0
    • Held FY 2019-2018:
      0
    • Required FY 2018-2017:
      0
    • Held FY 2018-2017:
      0
    • Required FY 2017-2016:
      0
    • Held FY 2017-2016:
      0
    Operations
    • Support Staff:
      2
    • Shared or Separate:
      Shared with Secretary of State's Licensing Division
    • FY 2021-2020 Budget:
      351278
    • FY 2020-2019 Budget:
      311512
    • FY 2019-2018 Budget:
      307841
    • FY 2018-2017 Budget:
      294656
    • FY 2017-2016 Budget:
      267197
    • Other Funding Sources:
      None
    • Spending Authority:
      Neb. Rev. Stat. §§ 81-1921, 81-1922, and 84-512
    Other
    • Government Certificates Issued:
      8
    • Issued Certificate Descriptions:
      7 polygraph examiners 1 voice stress examiner
    • Government Certificates Revoked:
      0
    • Revoked Certificate Descriptions:
      N/A
    • Government Certificates Denied:
      0
    • Denied Certificate Descriptions:
      N/A
    • Government Certificates Penalties Against:
      0
    • Penalty Certificate Descriptions:
      N/A
    • Explanation of Effectiveness:
      Explanation PDF
    • Potential Harm
      The Board ensures that only those with the skill and training are able to perform these tests. Otherwise, anyone who can afford the equipment could perform the tests, resulting in inaccurate or unreliable tests that could bring harm to the parties.
    • Regulation Comparison:
      Comparison PDF
    • Subject to Regulations of Act(LB407):
      No
  • Report: Lobbyists

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    General Information
    • Committee of Jurisdiction:
      Government, Military and Veterans Affairs
    • Occupation Regulated:
      Lobbying
    • Occupational Board:
      Accountability and Disclosure Commission
    • Contact:
      Frank Daley
    • Purpose:
      This is not a licensing process, but a registration process. The rationale is that members of the Legislature and members of the public should know the identity of those attempting to affect the Legislature, who they are representing and how much money is being spent in the process.
    • Regulated Professionals:
      387
    • Year Created:
      1976
    • Year Active:
      1977
    • Sunset Date:
      None
    Authorization
    • Statutory Authorization:
      Section 49-14,105
    • Parent Agency:
      None
    Memberships
    • Number of Members:
      There are 9 commission members of the NADC including the Secretary of State.
    • Who Appoints:
      4 appointed by the Governor and 4 by the Secretary of State
    • Legislative Approval:
      Yes
    • Qualifications of Members:
      Of the appointed members, no more than 4 from any one political party and no more than 3 from any one Congressional District.
    • Per Diem:
      No
    • Expense Reimbursement:
      Yes
    • Term Length:
      6 years
    • Terms Rotate or Expire at Once:
      Terms Rotate
    Meetings
    • Required FY 2020-2019:
      0
    • Held FY 2020-2019:
      6
    • Required FY 2019-2018:
      0
    • Held FY 2019-2018:
      6
    • Required FY 2018-2017:
      0
    • Held FY 2018-2017:
      5
    • Required FY 2017-2016:
      0
    • Held FY 2017-2016:
      5
    • Required FY 2016-2015:
      0
    • Held FY 2016-2015:
      6
    Operations
    • Support Staff:
      8
    • Shared or Separate:
      Separate
    • FY 2020-2019 Budget:
      780661
    • FY 2019-2018 Budget:
      1055166
    • FY 2018-2017 Budget:
      1024427
    • FY 2017-2016 Budget:
      1255823
    • FY 2016-2015 Budget:
      1476829
    • Other Funding Sources:
      General Fund and NADC Cash Fund
    • Spending Authority:
      Legislative appropriation
    Other
    • Government Certificates Issued:
      1900
    • Issued Certificate Descriptions:
      In the last 5 years there have been approximately 1,900 lobbyist registrations. All registrations expire on December 31 of each year.
    • Government Certificates Revoked:
      0
    • Revoked Certificate Descriptions:
      None were revoked. This is a registration process.
    • Government Certificates Denied:
      0
    • Denied Certificate Descriptions:
      None were denied. This is a registration process.
    • Government Certificates Penalties Against:
      70
    • Penalty Certificate Descriptions:
      $9,400 in late fees have been assessed against lobbyists. By operation of law, lobbyists who fail to timely file quarterly reports or statements of activity are assessed a late fee of $25 per day not to exceed $750 per filing.
    • Explanation of Effectiveness:
      Explanation PDF
    • Potential Harm
      Members of the Legislature and public would have difficulty identifying those attempting to affect the Legislature, those they represent and how much money is being spent in the process.
    • Regulation Comparison:
      Comparison PDF
    • Subject to Regulations of Act(LB407):
      No
  • Report: Private Detectives, Private Detective Agencies, and Plain Clothes Investigators Report
  • Report: Water-Based Fire Protection System Contractors Report

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    General Information
    • Committee of Jurisdiction:
      Government, Military and Veterans Affairs
    • Occupation Regulated:
      Water-Base Fire Protection System Contractor
    • Occupational Board:
      N/A
    • Contact:
      John Dodds
    • Purpose:
      Fire Sprinkler systems are an integral part of ensuring public safety—simply put they save lives. The licensing requirement was put in place to ensure that the installation companies have a person on staff that had the required knowledge, training and ex
    • Regulated Professionals:
      55
    • Year Created:
      1997
    • Year Active:
      22
    • Sunset Date:
      None
    Authorization
    • Statutory Authorization:
      §81-5,158-§81-5,164
    • Parent Agency:
      State Fire Marshal
    Memberships
    • Number of Members:
    • Who Appoints:
    • Legislative Approval:
    • Qualifications of Members:
    • Per Diem:
    • Expense Reimbursement:
    • Term Length:
    • Terms Rotate or Expire at Once:
    Meetings
    • Required FY 2019-2018:
      0
    • Held FY 2019-2018:
      0
    • Required FY 2018-2017:
      0
    • Held FY 2018-2017:
      0
    • Required FY 2017-2016:
      0
    • Held FY 2017-2016:
      0
    • Required FY 2016-2015:
      0
    • Held FY 2016-2015:
      0
    • Required FY 2015-2014:
      0
    • Held FY 2015-2014:
      0
    Operations
    • Support Staff:
      1
    • Shared or Separate:
      Shared
    • FY 2019-2018 Budget:
      409
    • FY 2018-2017 Budget:
      367
    • FY 2017-2016 Budget:
      342
    • FY 2016-2015 Budget:
      345
    • FY 2015-2014 Budget:
      337
    • Other Funding Sources:
      §81-5,159 allows for up to a $100.00 fee to the State Fire Marshal Cash Fund
    • Spending Authority:
      §81-505.01
    Other
    • Government Certificates Issued:
      262
    • Issued Certificate Descriptions:
      A letter acknowledging the certification of a specific individual for a specific company for a set time period accompanies a numbered certificated issued to the individual who was submitted as the Responsible Managing Employee.
    • Government Certificates Revoked:
      0
    • Revoked Certificate Descriptions:
      N/A
    • Government Certificates Denied:
      0
    • Denied Certificate Descriptions:
      N/A
    • Government Certificates Penalties Against:
      0
    • Penalty Certificate Descriptions:
      N/A
    • Explanation of Effectiveness:
      Explanation PDF
    • Potential Harm
      The potential for harm would greatly increase if an acknowledgment and registration was not maintained to ensure that companies which are installing and maintaining sprinkler systems have a fully trained and tested water based contractor and that they are
    • Regulation Comparison:
      Comparison PDF
    • Subject to Regulations of Act(LB407):
      No

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    • Committee of Jurisdiction:
      Government, Military and Veterans Affairs
    • Occupation Regulated:
      Private Detectives, Private Detective Agencies, and Plain Clothes Investigators
    • Occupational Board:
      N/A
    • Contact:
      David Wilson
    • Purpose:
      Ensure that persons doing private police work and un-uniformed security are properly regulated so as to protect the public from potential harm. Private Detectives have access to sensitive information, will conduct investigations that involve inquiring abo
    • Regulated Professionals:
      357
    • Year Created:
      1959
    • Year Active:
      1959
    • Sunset Date:
      None
    Authorization
    • Statutory Authorization:
      71-3201 to 71-3213
    • Parent Agency:
      Secretary of State
    Memberships
    • Number of Members:
    • Who Appoints:
    • Legislative Approval:
    • Qualifications of Members:
    • Per Diem:
    • Expense Reimbursement:
    • Term Length:
    • Terms Rotate or Expire at Once:
    Meetings
    • Required FY 2019-2018:
      0
    • Held FY 2019-2018:
      0
    • Required FY 2018-2017:
      0
    • Held FY 2018-2017:
      0
    • Required FY 2017-2016:
      0
    • Held FY 2017-2016:
      0
    • Required FY 2016-2015:
      0
    • Held FY 2016-2015:
      0
    • Required FY 2015-2014:
      0
    • Held FY 2015-2014:
      0
    Operations
    • Support Staff:
      3
    • Shared or Separate:
      Shared
    • FY 2019-2018 Budget:
      311512
    • FY 2018-2017 Budget:
      307841
    • FY 2017-2016 Budget:
      294656
    • FY 2016-2015 Budget:
      267197
    • FY 2015-2014 Budget:
      338134
    • Other Funding Sources:
      Fees from applicants/licenses; 71-3204
    • Spending Authority:
      71-3204; 71-3201 to 3213
    Other
    • Government Certificates Issued:
      296
    • Issued Certificate Descriptions:
      296 represents all licenses newly issued since 1/1/2014 for all three categories. Broken down by category: Plain Clothes Investigator -- 187 Private Detective Agency -- 71 Private Detective -- 38 Every licensee must renew every two years by June 3
    • Government Certificates Revoked:
      1
    • Revoked Certificate Descriptions:
      In 2016, we sought the revocation of a licensee who was convicted of Wire Fraud in federal court. In lieu of a hearing, the license agreed to surrender their license via a Stipulation and Consent Order.
    • Government Certificates Denied:
      4
    • Denied Certificate Descriptions:
      2 -- Failing the exam three times 1 -- Misdemeanor conviction of moral turpitude 1 -- Felony conviction not disclosed on application.
    • Government Certificates Penalties Against:
      0
    • Penalty Certificate Descriptions:
      N/A
    • Explanation of Effectiveness:
      Explanation PDF
    • Potential Harm
      Inexperienced or incompetent private detectives will be given access to private, sensitive information—either their clients’ or through secure databases they are granted access to—which could cause harm if improperly disclosed. Persons with a history
    • Regulation Comparison:
      Comparison PDF
    • Subject to Regulations of Act(LB407):
      No

    Health and Human Services

  • Report: Acupuncturist
  • Report: Advanced Practice Registered Nurses: Clinical Nurse Specialist, Nurse Midwife, Nurse Practitioner, and Registered Nurse Anesthetist
  • Report: Asbestos Occupation Workers
  • Report: Assisted-Living Facility Administrator
  • Report: Athletic Trainer
  • Report: Audiologists, SpeechLanguage Pathologists, and Assistants
  • Report: Barbers and Barber Instructors
  • Report: Body Brander, Body Piercer, Permanent Color Technician, Tattoo Artist, Cosmetologist, Cosmetology Instructor, Electrologist, Electrology Instructor, Esthetician, Esthetics Instructor, Nail Technician, and Nail Technology Instructor
  • Report: Chiropractor
  • Report: Dentist, Dental Hygienist, Dental Assistant, and Dental Faculty
  • Report: Dialysis Patient Care Technician
  • Report: Emergency Medical Technician, Advanced Emergency Medical Technician, Emergency Medical Technician - Intermediate, Paramedic, Emergency Medical Responder, and Emergency Medical Services Instructor
  • Report: Engineers and Architects
  • Report: Funeral Directors and Embalmers
  • Report: Genetic Counselor
  • Report: Hearing Instrument Specialist
  • Report: Lead-Based Paint Professions
  • Report: Licensed Independent Mental Health Practitioner, Licensed Mental Health Practitioner, Marriage and Family Therapist, Master Social Worker, Social Worker, Professional Counselor, and Provisional Licenses or Certifications
  • Report: Massage Therapist
  • Report: Medical Nutrition Therapist
  • Report: Medical Radiographer and Limited Medical Radiographer
  • Report: Medication Aide
  • Report: Nurse Aide
  • Report: Nursing Home Administrator
  • Report: Occupational Therapist and Occupational Therapy Assistant
  • Report: Optometrist
  • Report: Paid Dining Assistant
  • Report: Perfusionist
  • Report: Pharmacist, Pharmacy Technician, and Pharmacist Intern
  • Report: Physical Therapists and Physical Therapist Assistants
  • Report: Physician and Osteopathic Physician
  • Report: Physician Assistants
  • Report: Podiatrist
  • Report: Provisional Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselor and Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselor
  • Report: Psychologists, Psychologist Assistants, and Psychologist Associates
  • Report: Registered Environmental Health Specialists
  • Report: Registered Nurses and Licensed Practical Nurses
  • Report: Respiratory Care Practitioner
  • Report: Sign Language Interpreters and Video Remote Interpreters
  • Report: Surgical First Assistant
  • Report: Swimming Pool Operator
  • Report: Veterinarian, Veterinary Technician, and Animal Therapist

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    General Information
    • Committee of Jurisdiction:
      Health and Human Services
    • Occupation Regulated:
      American Sign Language Interpreters/Video Remote Interpreters
    • Occupational Board:
      Interpreter Review Board/Nebraska Commission for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing Full Board
    • Contact:
      Executive Director, John Wyvill john.wyvill@nebraska.gov 402-471-3593
    • Purpose:
      To protect and secure the rights of deaf and hard of hearing persons who cannot readily understand or communicate in spoken language and who consequently cannot equally participate in or benefit from proceedings, programs unless licensed interpreters are available to assist them. A licensed interpreter means a person who demonstrates proficiencies in interpretation or transliteration as required by the rules and regulations adopted and promulgated by the Commission for the Deaf and Hard of Hea
    • Regulated Professionals:
      121 Interpreters; 12 VRI Businesses
    • Year Created:
      2007
    • Year Active:
      since 2007
    • Sunset Date:
      n/a
    Authorization
    • Statutory Authorization:
      71-4728. (2) License interpreters and video remote interpreting providers under sections 20-150 to
    • Parent Agency:
      NCDHH
    Memberships
    • Number of Members:
      9
    • Who Appoints:
      Governor
    • Legislative Approval:
      Senate Confirmation
    • Qualifications of Members:
      There is hereby created the Commission for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing which shall consist of nine members to be appointed by the Governor subject to approval by the Legislature. The commission members shall include three deaf persons, three hard of hear
    • Per Diem:
      No
    • Expense Reimbursement:
      Yes
    • Term Length:
      three
    • Terms Rotate or Expire at Once:
      Terms Rotate
    Meetings
    • Required FY 2020-2019:
      4
    • Held FY 2020-2019:
      4
    • Required FY 2019-2018:
      4
    • Held FY 2019-2018:
      4
    • Required FY 2018-2017:
      4
    • Held FY 2018-2017:
      4
    • Required FY 2017-2016:
      4
    • Held FY 2017-2016:
      3
    • Required FY 2016-2015:
      4
    • Held FY 2016-2015:
      4
    Operations
    • Support Staff:
      3/15 employees at NCDHH support activities related to this survey – Executive Director, Interpreter
    • Shared or Separate:
      3/15 employees at NCDHH support activities related to this survey – Executive Director, Interpreter
    • FY 2020-2019 Budget:
      11067727
    • FY 2019-2018 Budget:
      1116897
    • FY 2018-2017 Budget:
      1076682
    • FY 2017-2016 Budget:
      1190358
    • FY 2016-2015 Budget:
      1340731
    • Other Funding Sources:
      special cash funds
    • Spending Authority:
      General revune or special cash funds
    Other
    • Government Certificates Issued:
      320
    • Issued Certificate Descriptions:
      320 Licenses issued including renewals 225 QAST certifications issued including renewals Revoked (suspended) licenses in past 5 years: 1 Levied Penalties in past 5 years: 2
    • Government Certificates Revoked:
      1
    • Revoked Certificate Descriptions:
      Revoked: 2019 - Licensee signed a Consent to Discipline document and voluntarily suspended (surrendered) their license from 1-24-19 to 6-6-19 with stipulation to complete 6 hours of Commission approved ethics training covering applicable Code of Professio
    • Government Certificates Denied:
      0
    • Denied Certificate Descriptions:
      320 Licenses issued including renewals 225 QAST certifications issued including renewals Revoked (suspended) licenses in past 5 years: 1 Levied Penalties in past 5 years: 2
    • Government Certificates Penalties Against:
      2
    • Penalty Certificate Descriptions:
      Levied Penalties: 2016 - Limit interpreters license for 1 year to exclude ability to interpret in medical and mental health settings and take 1.0 CEUs in specific tenets and provide plan to NCDHH for approval prior to training. Levied Penalties: 2019 –
    • Explanation of Effectiveness:
      Explanation PDF
    • Potential Harm
      Licensure makes it possible for states to establish minimum qualifications for interpreters to work in all kinds of settings that impact the daily lives of deaf, hard of hearing, and deaf-blind people. Without licensure, interpreters could go into various
    • Regulation Comparison:
      Comparison PDF
    • Subject to Regulations of Act(LB407):
      No

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    General Information
    • Committee of Jurisdiction:
      Health and Human Services
    • Occupation Regulated:
      Podiatrist
    • Occupational Board:
      Board of Podiatry
    • Contact:
      Jesse Cushman Prog Mgr Ofc of Med and Spec Health Licensure Unit 4024714915 POB 94986
    • Purpose:
      38-161. (1) The purpose of each board is to protect the health, safety, and welfare of the public as prescribed in the Uniform Credentialing Act. (2) The duties of each board include, but are not limited to, (a) setting the minimum standards of proficiency and competency in accordance with section 38-126, (b) providing recommendations in accordance with section 38-149, (c) providing recommendations related to the issuance or denial of credentials, disciplinary action, and changes in legislatio
    • Regulated Professionals:
      101
    • Year Created:
      1927
    • Year Active:
      na
    • Sunset Date:
      na
    Authorization
    • Statutory Authorization:
      NRS 38-167
    • Parent Agency:
      Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services
    Memberships
    • Number of Members:
      4
    • Who Appoints:
      38-158 State Board of Health
    • Legislative Approval:
      na
    • Qualifications of Members:
      NRS: 38-162, 38-164, 38-165
    • Per Diem:
      Yes
    • Expense Reimbursement:
      Yes
    • Term Length:
      Five Years, up to two consecutive full five-year terms; 38-166
    • Terms Rotate or Expire at Once:
      Terms Rotate
    Meetings
    • Required FY 2020-2019:
      1
    • Held FY 2020-2019:
      1
    • Required FY 2019-2018:
      1
    • Held FY 2019-2018:
      3
    • Required FY 2018-2017:
      1
    • Held FY 2018-2017:
      3
    • Required FY 2017-2016:
      1
    • Held FY 2017-2016:
      1
    • Required FY 2016-2015:
      1
    • Held FY 2016-2015:
      2
    Operations
    • Support Staff:
      direct 8; indirect 6 additional
    • Shared or Separate:
      shared
    • FY 2020-2019 Budget:
      7064
    • FY 2019-2018 Budget:
      9141
    • FY 2018-2017 Budget:
      5882
    • FY 2017-2016 Budget:
      1501
    • FY 2016-2015 Budget:
      1863
    • Other Funding Sources:
      None; Boards are cash-funded based upon license fees
    • Spending Authority:
      The Board does not have spending authority as it is advisory. The Dept does have spending au
    Other
    • Government Certificates Issued:
      28
    • Issued Certificate Descriptions:
      active
    • Government Certificates Revoked:
      0
    • Revoked Certificate Descriptions:
      revoked
    • Government Certificates Denied:
      2
    • Denied Certificate Descriptions:
      Denied initial application
    • Government Certificates Penalties Against:
      13
    • Penalty Certificate Descriptions:
      Probation, Civil Penalty & Censure, Suspension, Temporary Suspension, Limitation-Disciplinary
    • Explanation of Effectiveness:
      Explanation PDF
    • Potential Harm
      35 If oversight ceases there will be an increase in disparity between education, ability, and continuing competency. Resulting in the potential for increased harm to the public
    • Regulation Comparison:
      Comparison PDF
    • Subject to Regulations of Act(LB407):
      No

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    General Information
    • Committee of Jurisdiction:
      Health and Human Services
    • Occupation Regulated:
      Veterinarians, Veterinary Technicians, Animal Therapist
    • Occupational Board:
      Board of Veterinary Medicine and Surgery
    • Contact:
      Jesse Cushman Prog Mgr Ofc of Med and Specialized Health Licensure Unit 4024714915 POB 94986
    • Purpose:
      38-161. (1) The purpose of each board is to protect the health, safety, and welfare of the public as prescribed in the Uniform Credentialing Act. (2) The duties of each board include, but are not limited to, (a) setting the minimum standards of proficiency and competency in accordance with section 38-126, (b) providing recommendations in accordance with section 38-149, (c) providing recommendations related to the issuance or denial of credentials, disciplinary action, and changes in legislatio
    • Regulated Professionals:
      DVM 1314 VT 651 AT 17
    • Year Created:
      1967
    • Year Active:
      na
    • Sunset Date:
      na
    Authorization
    • Statutory Authorization:
      NRS 38-167
    • Parent Agency:
      Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services
    Memberships
    • Number of Members:
      5
    • Who Appoints:
      38-158 State Board of Health
    • Legislative Approval:
      na
    • Qualifications of Members:
      NRS: 38-164, 38-165, 38-3319
    • Per Diem:
      Yes
    • Expense Reimbursement:
      Yes
    • Term Length:
      Five Years, up to two consecutive full five-year terms; 38-164
    • Terms Rotate or Expire at Once:
      Terms Rotate
    Meetings
    • Required FY 2020-2019:
      1
    • Held FY 2020-2019:
      4
    • Required FY 2019-2018:
      1
    • Held FY 2019-2018:
      4
    • Required FY 2018-2017:
      1
    • Held FY 2018-2017:
      4
    • Required FY 2017-2016:
      1
    • Held FY 2017-2016:
      4
    • Required FY 2016-2015:
      1
    • Held FY 2016-2015:
      3
    Operations
    • Support Staff:
      direct 8; indirect 6 additional
    • Shared or Separate:
      shared
    • FY 2020-2019 Budget:
      87645
    • FY 2019-2018 Budget:
      91612
    • FY 2018-2017 Budget:
      78847
    • FY 2017-2016 Budget:
      18836
    • FY 2016-2015 Budget:
      11939
    • Other Funding Sources:
      None; Boards are cash-funded based upon license fees
    • Spending Authority:
      The Board does not have spending authority as it is advisory. The Dept does have spending au
    Other
    • Government Certificates Issued:
      566
    • Issued Certificate Descriptions:
      Active
    • Government Certificates Revoked:
      6
    • Revoked Certificate Descriptions:
      Revoked
    • Government Certificates Denied:
      153
    • Denied Certificate Descriptions:
      Denied initial application
    • Government Certificates Penalties Against:
      72
    • Penalty Certificate Descriptions:
      Probation, Civil Penalty & Censure, Suspension, Temporary Suspension, Limitation-Disciplinary
    • Explanation of Effectiveness:
      Explanation PDF
    • Potential Harm
      Board of Veterinary Medicine – no response as of 7/6/2020
    • Regulation Comparison:
      Comparison PDF
    • Subject to Regulations of Act(LB407):
      No

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    General Information
    • Committee of Jurisdiction:
      Health and Human Services
    • Occupation Regulated:
      Physicians, Osteopathic Physicians, Physician Assistants, Accupunturists, Genetic Counselors, Surgi
    • Occupational Board:
      Board of Medicine and Surgery
    • Contact:
      Jesse Cushman Program Manager, Office of Medical and Specialized Health DHHS - Licensure Unit PO
    • Purpose:
      38-161. (1) The purpose of each board is to protect the health, safety, and welfare of the public as prescribed in the Uniform Credentialing Act. (2) The duties of each board include, but are not limited to, (a) setting the minimum standards of proficiency and competency in accordance with section 38-126, (b) providing recommendations in accordance with section 38-149, (c) providing recommendations related to the issuance or denial of credentials, disciplinary action, and changes in legislatio
    • Regulated Professionals:
      MD/DO 10,274; DO 1481; GC 216; PA 1467; SFA 38; Acup 38; TEP 690; Perf 55
    • Year Created:
      1927
    • Year Active:
      na
    • Sunset Date:
      na
    Authorization
    • Statutory Authorization:
      NRS 38-167
    • Parent Agency:
      Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services
    Memberships
    • Number of Members:
      8
    • Who Appoints:
      38-158 State Board of Health
    • Legislative Approval:
      no
    • Qualifications of Members:
      38-164, 38-165, 38-2023
    • Per Diem:
      Yes
    • Expense Reimbursement:
      Yes
    • Term Length:
      Five Years, up to two consecutive full five-year terms; 38-163
    • Terms Rotate or Expire at Once:
      Terms Rotate
    Meetings
    • Required FY 2020-2019:
      1
    • Held FY 2020-2019:
      9
    • Required FY 2019-2018:
      1
    • Held FY 2019-2018:
      7
    • Required FY 2018-2017:
      1
    • Held FY 2018-2017:
      7
    • Required FY 2017-2016:
      1
    • Held FY 2017-2016:
      6
    • Required FY 2016-2015:
      1
    • Held FY 2016-2015:
      7
    Operations
    • Support Staff:
      direct 8; indirect 6 additional
    • Shared or Separate:
      shared
    • FY 2020-2019 Budget:
      541556
    • FY 2019-2018 Budget:
      511670
    • FY 2018-2017 Budget:
      514740
    • FY 2017-2016 Budget:
      43069
    • FY 2016-2015 Budget:
      54249
    • Other Funding Sources:
      None; Boards are cash-funded based upon license fees
    • Spending Authority:
      The Board does not have spending authority as it is advisory. The Depart does have spending a
    Other
    • Government Certificates Issued:
      6399
    • Issued Certificate Descriptions:
      Active
    • Government Certificates Revoked:
      17
    • Revoked Certificate Descriptions:
      revoked
    • Government Certificates Denied:
      69
    • Denied Certificate Descriptions:
      Denied initial application
    • Government Certificates Penalties Against:
      195
    • Penalty Certificate Descriptions:
      Probation, Civil Penalty & Censure, Suspension, Temporary Suspension, Limitation-Disciplinary
    • Explanation of Effectiveness:
      Explanation PDF
    • Potential Harm
      Board of Medicine – no response as of 7/6/2020
    • Regulation Comparison:
      Comparison PDF
    • Subject to Regulations of Act(LB407):
      No

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    • Committee of Jurisdiction:
      Health and Human Services
    • Occupation Regulated:
      Swimming Pool Operator
    • Occupational Board:
      None
    • Contact:
      Claire Covert-ByBee - DHHS or Janell Miller - DEE
    • Purpose:
      To protect the public, the licensee and the environment.
    • Regulated Professionals:
      1913
    • Year Created:
      1969
    • Year Active:
      1969
    • Sunset Date:
      n/a
    Authorization
    • Statutory Authorization:
      Neb. Rev. Stat. 71-4305(4)
    • Parent Agency:
      DHHS/DEE
    Memberships
    • Number of Members:
      n/a
    • Who Appoints:
      n/a
    • Legislative Approval:
      n/a
    • Qualifications of Members:
      n/a
    • Per Diem:
      No
    • Expense Reimbursement:
      No
    • Term Length:
      n/a
    • Terms Rotate or Expire at Once:
      All Expire
    Meetings
    • Required FY 2020-2019:
      0
    • Held FY 2020-2019:
      0
    • Required FY 2019-2018:
      0
    • Held FY 2019-2018:
      0
    • Required FY 2018-2017:
      0
    • Held FY 2018-2017:
      0
    • Required FY 2017-2016:
      0
    • Held FY 2017-2016:
      0
    • Required FY 2016-2015:
      0
    • Held FY 2016-2015:
      0
    Operations
    • Support Staff:
      8
    • Shared or Separate:
      Shared
    • FY 2020-2019 Budget:
      71104
    • FY 2019-2018 Budget:
      95965
    • FY 2018-2017 Budget:
      91948
    • FY 2017-2016 Budget:
      111991
    • FY 2016-2015 Budget:
      101026
    • Other Funding Sources:
      n/a
    • Spending Authority:
      n/a
    Other
    • Government Certificates Issued:
      4344
    • Issued Certificate Descriptions:
      Swimming Pool Operator
    • Government Certificates Revoked:
      0
    • Revoked Certificate Descriptions:
      n/a
    • Government Certificates Denied:
      361
    • Denied Certificate Descriptions:
      Swimming Pool Operator
    • Government Certificates Penalties Against:
      0
    • Penalty Certificate Descriptions:
      n/a
    • Explanation of Effectiveness:
      Explanation PDF
    • Potential Harm
      See previous response.
    • Regulation Comparison:
      Comparison PDF
    • Subject to Regulations of Act(LB407):
      No

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    General Information
    • Committee of Jurisdiction:
      Health and Human Services
    • Occupation Regulated:
      Medical Radiographers, Limited Radiographers
    • Occupational Board:
      Board of Medical Radiography
    • Contact:
      Jesse Cushman, the Office of Medical and Specialized Health
    • Purpose:
      NRS 38-161. (1) The purpose of each board is to protect the health, safety, and welfare of the public as prescribed in the Uniform Credentialing Act.
    • Regulated Professionals:
      Medical Radiographer - 2,378, Limited Medical Radiographer - 341
    • Year Created:
      2008
    • Year Active:
      NA
    • Sunset Date:
      NA
    Authorization
    • Statutory Authorization:
      NRS 38-167
    • Parent Agency:
      Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services
    Memberships
    • Number of Members:
      5
    • Who Appoints:
      NRS 38-158 State Board of Health
    • Legislative Approval:
      No
    • Qualifications of Members:
      NRS: 38-164, 38-165, 38-1914
    • Per Diem:
      Yes
    • Expense Reimbursement:
      Yes
    • Term Length:
      Five Years, up to two consecutive full five-year terms; 38-163
    • Terms Rotate or Expire at Once:
      Terms Rotate
    Meetings
    • Required FY 2020-2019:
      2
    • Held FY 2020-2019:
      3
    • Required FY 2019-2018:
      2
    • Held FY 2019-2018:
      2
    • Required FY 2018-2017:
      2
    • Held FY 2018-2017:
      2
    • Required FY 2017-2016:
      2
    • Held FY 2017-2016:
      2
    • Required FY 2016-2015:
      2
    • Held FY 2016-2015:
      3
    Operations
    • Support Staff:
      direct 8; indirect 6 additional
    • Shared or Separate:
      Shared
    • FY 2020-2019 Budget:
      24205
    • FY 2019-2018 Budget:
      10286
    • FY 2018-2017 Budget:
      19280
    • FY 2017-2016 Budget:
      15211
    • FY 2016-2015 Budget:
      17347
    • Other Funding Sources:
      None; Boards are cash-funded based upon license fees
    • Spending Authority:
      The Board doesn't have spending authority, The Department does for administering the Board.
    Other
    • Government Certificates Issued:
      2719
    • Issued Certificate Descriptions:
      "Medical Radiographer - 2,378 Limited Radiographer - 341"
    • Government Certificates Revoked:
      3
    • Revoked Certificate Descriptions:
      "Medical Radiographer - 3 Limited Radiographer - 0"
    • Government Certificates Denied:
      3
    • Denied Certificate Descriptions:
      "Medical Radiographer - 1 Limited Radiographer - 2"
    • Government Certificates Penalties Against:
      22
    • Penalty Certificate Descriptions:
      "Medical Radiographer - 13 Limited Radiographer - 9"
    • Explanation of Effectiveness:
      Explanation PDF
    • Potential Harm
      "Ionizing radiation, which is the spectrum employed in medical imaging/healthcare, has the ability to impact the DNA structure of the patient and cause biological changes within the human body – including death. Radiation can be used in both a diagnostic
    • Regulation Comparison:
      Comparison PDF
    • Subject to Regulations of Act(LB407):
      Yes

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    General Information
    • Committee of Jurisdiction:
      Health and Human Services
    • Occupation Regulated:
      Optometrists
    • Occupational Board:
      Board of Optometry
    • Contact:
      Jesse Cushman, the Office of Medical and Specialized Health
    • Purpose:
      NRS 38-161. (1) The purpose of each board is to protect the health, safety, and welfare of the public as prescribed in the Uniform Credentialing Act.
    • Regulated Professionals:
      446
    • Year Created:
      1927
    • Year Active:
      NA
    • Sunset Date:
      NA
    Authorization
    • Statutory Authorization:
      NRS 38-167
    • Parent Agency:
      Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services
    Memberships
    • Number of Members:
      4
    • Who Appoints:
      NRS 38-158 State Board of Health
    • Legislative Approval:
      No
    • Qualifications of Members:
      NRS: 38-162, 38-164, 38-165
    • Per Diem:
      Yes
    • Expense Reimbursement:
      Yes
    • Term Length:
      Five Years, up to two consecutive full five-year terms; 38-163
    • Terms Rotate or Expire at Once:
      Terms Rotate
    Meetings
    • Required FY 2020-2019:
      1
    • Held FY 2020-2019:
      2
    • Required FY 2019-2018:
      1
    • Held FY 2019-2018:
      2
    • Required FY 2018-2017:
      1
    • Held FY 2018-2017:
      2
    • Required FY 2017-2016:
      1
    • Held FY 2017-2016:
      2
    • Required FY 2016-2015:
      1
    • Held FY 2016-2015:
      3
    Operations
    • Support Staff:
      direct 8; indirect 6 additional
    • Shared or Separate:
      Shared
    • FY 2020-2019 Budget:
      41828
    • FY 2019-2018 Budget:
      43067
    • FY 2018-2017 Budget:
      39769
    • FY 2017-2016 Budget:
      8827
    • FY 2016-2015 Budget:
      5875
    • Other Funding Sources:
      None; Boards are cash-funded based upon license fees
    • Spending Authority:
      The Board doesn't have spending authority, The Department does for administering the Board.
    Other
    • Government Certificates Issued:
      77
    • Issued Certificate Descriptions:
      Active Licenses
    • Government Certificates Revoked:
      0
    • Revoked Certificate Descriptions:
      None revoked
    • Government Certificates Denied:
      0
    • Denied Certificate Descriptions:
      Denied initial application
    • Government Certificates Penalties Against:
      2
    • Penalty Certificate Descriptions:
      Disciplined Optometrist
    • Explanation of Effectiveness:
      Explanation PDF
    • Potential Harm
      I will be finishing my 10th and final year serving on the Board of Optometry this year. During those years I feel the Board of Optometry has been highly successful in what I feel are our 2 major responsibilities. The first and foremost is the protectio
    • Regulation Comparison:
      Comparison PDF
    • Subject to Regulations of Act(LB407):
      Yes

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    General Information
    • Committee of Jurisdiction:
      Health and Human Services
    • Occupation Regulated:
      Dentist, Dental Hygienist, Dental Assistant (Licensed and Unlicensed)
    • Occupational Board:
      Board of Dentistry
    • Contact:
      Jesse Cushman, the Office of Medical and Specialized Health
    • Purpose:
      NRS 38-161. (1) The purpose of each board is to protect the health, safety, and welfare of the public as prescribed in the Uniform Credentialing Act.
    • Regulated Professionals:
      Dentist - 1638, Dental Assist. - 106, Dental Hygiene - 1500, Dental Faculty - 11
    • Year Created:
      1927
    • Year Active:
      NA
    • Sunset Date:
      NA
    Authorization
    • Statutory Authorization:
      NRS 38-167
    • Parent Agency:
      Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services
    Memberships
    • Number of Members:
      10
    • Who Appoints:
      NRS 38-158 State Board of Health
    • Legislative Approval:
      No
    • Qualifications of Members:
      NRS: 38-164, 38-165, 38-1114
    • Per Diem:
      Yes
    • Expense Reimbursement:
      Yes
    • Term Length:
      Five Years, up to two consecutive full five-year terms; 38-163
    • Terms Rotate or Expire at Once:
      Terms Rotate
    Meetings
    • Required FY 2020-2019:
      1
    • Held FY 2020-2019:
      6
    • Required FY 2019-2018:
      1
    • Held FY 2019-2018:
      5
    • Required FY 2018-2017:
      1
    • Held FY 2018-2017:
      4
    • Required FY 2017-2016:
      1
    • Held FY 2017-2016:
      4
    • Required FY 2016-2015:
      1
    • Held FY 2016-2015:
      6
    Operations
    • Support Staff:
      direct 8; indirect 6 additional; 2 contracted inspectors
    • Shared or Separate:
      Shared
    • FY 2020-2019 Budget:
      242968
    • FY 2019-2018 Budget:
      253145
    • FY 2018-2017 Budget:
      243817
    • FY 2017-2016 Budget:
      43398
    • FY 2016-2015 Budget:
      46422
    • Other Funding Sources:
      None; Boards are cash-funded based upon license fees
    • Spending Authority:
      The Board doesn't have spending authority, The Department does for administering the Board.
    Other
    • Government Certificates Issued:
      3255
    • Issued Certificate Descriptions:
      "Dentists - 1,638 Dental Assistants - 106 Dental Hygienist - 1,500 Dental Faculty - 11"
    • Government Certificates Revoked:
      9
    • Revoked Certificate Descriptions:
      "Dentists - 9 Dental Assistants - 0 Dental Hygienist - 0 Dental Faculty - 0"
    • Government Certificates Denied:
      18
    • Denied Certificate Descriptions:
      "Dentists - 16 Dental Assistants -0 Dental Hygienist - 2 Dental Faculty - 0"
    • Government Certificates Penalties Against:
      66
    • Penalty Certificate Descriptions:
      "Dentists - 42 Dental Assistants - 0 Dental Hygienist - 24 Dental Faculty - 0"
    • Explanation of Effectiveness:
      Explanation PDF
    • Potential Harm
      If dentists, dental hygienists and additionally trained dental assistants were no longer licensed then there would be no ability to measure the minimal competency of these health providers. Licensure assures that these providers have met at least a mini
    • Regulation Comparison:
      Comparison PDF
    • Subject to Regulations of Act(LB407):
      Yes

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    General Information
    • Committee of Jurisdiction:
      Health and Human Services
    • Occupation Regulated:
      Podiatrists
    • Occupational Board:
      Board of Podiatry
    • Contact:
      Jesse Cushman, the Office of Medical and Specialized Health
    • Purpose:
      NRS 38-161. (1) The purpose of each board is to protect the health, safety, and welfare of the public as prescribed in the Uniform Credentialing Act.
    • Regulated Professionals:
      101
    • Year Created:
      1927
    • Year Active:
      NA
    • Sunset Date:
      NA
    Authorization
    • Statutory Authorization:
      NRS 38-167
    • Parent Agency:
      Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services
    Memberships
    • Number of Members:
      4
    • Who Appoints:
      NRS 38-158 State Board of Health
    • Legislative Approval:
      No
    • Qualifications of Members:
      NRS: 38-162, 38-164, 38-165
    • Per Diem:
      Yes
    • Expense Reimbursement:
      Yes
    • Term Length:
      Five Years, up to two consecutive full five-year terms; 38-163
    • Terms Rotate or Expire at Once:
      Terms Rotate
    Meetings
    • Required FY 2020-2019:
      1
    • Held FY 2020-2019:
      1
    • Required FY 2019-2018:
      1
    • Held FY 2019-2018:
      3
    • Required FY 2018-2017:
      1
    • Held FY 2018-2017:
      3
    • Required FY 2017-2016:
      1
    • Held FY 2017-2016:
      1
    • Required FY 2016-2015:
      1
    • Held FY 2016-2015:
      2
    Operations
    • Support Staff:
      direct 8; indirect 6 additional
    • Shared or Separate:
      Shared
    • FY 2020-2019 Budget:
      7064
    • FY 2019-2018 Budget:
      9141
    • FY 2018-2017 Budget:
      5882
    • FY 2017-2016 Budget:
      1501
    • FY 2016-2015 Budget:
      1863
    • Other Funding Sources:
      None; Boards are cash-funded based upon license fees
    • Spending Authority:
      The Board doesn't have spending authority, The Department does for administering the Board.
    Other
    • Government Certificates Issued:
      28
    • Issued Certificate Descriptions:
      Podiatrist
    • Government Certificates Revoked:
      0
    • Revoked Certificate Descriptions:
      Revoked Podiatrists
    • Government Certificates Denied:
      2
    • Denied Certificate Descriptions:
      Denied initial Application
    • Government Certificates Penalties Against:
      13
    • Penalty Certificate Descriptions:
      Podiatrists disciplined
    • Explanation of Effectiveness:
      Explanation PDF
    • Potential Harm
      Board Chair response - If oversight ceases there will be an increase in disparity between education, ability, and continuing competency. Resulting in the potential for increased harm to the public.
    • Regulation Comparison:
      Comparison PDF
    • Subject to Regulations of Act(LB407):
      Yes

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    General Information
    • Committee of Jurisdiction:
      Health and Human Services
    • Occupation Regulated:
      Pharmacist, Pharmacy Technicians, Pharmacist Interns
    • Occupational Board:
      Board of Pharmacy
    • Contact:
      Jesse Cushman, the Office of Medical and Specialized Health
    • Purpose:
      NRS 38-161. (1) The purpose of each board is to protect the health, safety, and welfare of the public as prescribed in the Uniform Credentialing Act.
    • Regulated Professionals:
      Pharmacists - 5162, Pharmacist Intern - 1035, Pharmacy Technician - 4461
    • Year Created:
      1927
    • Year Active:
      NA
    • Sunset Date:
      NA
    Authorization
    • Statutory Authorization:
      NRS 38-167
    • Parent Agency:
      Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services
    Memberships
    • Number of Members:
      5
    • Who Appoints:
      NRS 38-158 State Board of Health
    • Legislative Approval:
      No
    • Qualifications of Members:
      NRS: 38-164, 38-165, 38-2849
    • Per Diem:
      Yes
    • Expense Reimbursement:
      Yes
    • Term Length:
      Five Years, up to two consecutive full five-year terms; 38-163
    • Terms Rotate or Expire at Once:
      Terms Rotate
    Meetings
    • Required FY 2020-2019:
      1
    • Held FY 2020-2019:
      6
    • Required FY 2019-2018:
      1
    • Held FY 2019-2018:
      5
    • Required FY 2018-2017:
      1
    • Held FY 2018-2017:
      6
    • Required FY 2017-2016:
      1
    • Held FY 2017-2016:
      6
    • Required FY 2016-2015:
      1
    • Held FY 2016-2015:
      8
    Operations
    • Support Staff:
      direct 11; indirect 6 additional
    • Shared or Separate:
      Shared
    • FY 2020-2019 Budget:
      462099
    • FY 2019-2018 Budget:
      422421
    • FY 2018-2017 Budget:
      431474
    • FY 2017-2016 Budget:
      26348
    • FY 2016-2015 Budget:
      39559
    • Other Funding Sources:
      None; Boards are cash-funded based upon license fees
    • Spending Authority:
      The Board doesn't have spending authority, The Department does for administering the Board.
    Other
    • Government Certificates Issued:
      7230
    • Issued Certificate Descriptions:
      "Pharmacists - 1790 Pharmacist Intern - 1236 Pharmacy Technicians - 4204"
    • Government Certificates Revoked:
      22
    • Revoked Certificate Descriptions:
      "Pharmacists - 6 Pharmacist Intern - 0 Pharmacy Technicians - 16"
    • Government Certificates Denied:
      86
    • Denied Certificate Descriptions:
      "Pharmacists - 26 Pharmacist Intern - 0 Pharmacy Technicians - 60"
    • Government Certificates Penalties Against:
      138
    • Penalty Certificate Descriptions:
      "Pharmacists - 101 Pharmacist Intern - 9 Pharmacy Technicians - 28"
    • Explanation of Effectiveness:
      Explanation PDF
    • Potential Harm
      Board Chair response - One word --- anarchy
    • Regulation Comparison:
      Comparison PDF
    • Subject to Regulations of Act(LB407):
      Yes

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    General Information
    • Committee of Jurisdiction:
      Health and Human Services
    • Occupation Regulated:
      Veterinarians, Veterinary Technicians, Animal Therapist
    • Occupational Board:
      Board of Veterinary Medicine and Surgery
    • Contact:
      Jesse Cushman, the Office of Medical and Specialized Health
    • Purpose:
      38-161. (1) The purpose of each board is to protect the health, safety, and welfare of the public as prescribed in the Uniform Credentialing Act.
    • Regulated Professionals:
      Vets - 1314, Vet Tech - 651, Animal Therapist - 17
    • Year Created:
      1967
    • Year Active:
      NA
    • Sunset Date:
      NA
    Authorization
    • Statutory Authorization:
      NRS 38-167
    • Parent Agency:
      Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services
    Memberships
    • Number of Members:
      5
    • Who Appoints:
      NRS 38-158 State Board of Health
    • Legislative Approval:
      No
    • Qualifications of Members:
      NRS: 38-164, 38-165, 38-3319
    • Per Diem:
      Yes
    • Expense Reimbursement:
      Yes
    • Term Length:
      Five Years, up to two consecutive full five-year terms; 38-163
    • Terms Rotate or Expire at Once:
      Terms Rotate
    Meetings
    • Required FY 2020-2019:
      1
    • Held FY 2020-2019:
      4
    • Required FY 2019-2018:
      1
    • Held FY 2019-2018:
      4
    • Required FY 2018-2017:
      1
    • Held FY 2018-2017:
      4
    • Required FY 2017-2016:
      1
    • Held FY 2017-2016:
      4
    • Required FY 2016-2015:
      1
    • Held FY 2016-2015:
      3
    Operations
    • Support Staff:
      direct 8; indirect 6 additional
    • Shared or Separate:
      Shared
    • FY 2020-2019 Budget:
      87645
    • FY 2019-2018 Budget:
      91612
    • FY 2018-2017 Budget:
      78847
    • FY 2017-2016 Budget:
      18836
    • FY 2016-2015 Budget:
      11939
    • Other Funding Sources:
      None; Boards are cash-funded based upon license fees
    • Spending Authority:
      The Board doesn't have spending authority, The Department does for administering the Board.
    Other
    • Government Certificates Issued:
      566
    • Issued Certificate Descriptions:
      "Veterinarians - 316 Aminal Therapist - 17 Veterinary Technicians - 233"
    • Government Certificates Revoked:
      6
    • Revoked Certificate Descriptions:
      "Veterinarians - 2 Aminal Therapist - 0 Veterinary Technicians - 4"
    • Government Certificates Denied:
      153
    • Denied Certificate Descriptions:
      "Veterinarians - 12 Aminal Therapist - 1 Veterinary Technicians - 140"
    • Government Certificates Penalties Against:
      72
    • Penalty Certificate Descriptions:
      "Veterinarians - 49 Aminal Therapist - 0 Veterinary Technicians - 23"
    • Explanation of Effectiveness:
      Explanation PDF
    • Potential Harm
      No Response from the Board Chair at this time
    • Regulation Comparison:
      Comparison PDF
    • Subject to Regulations of Act(LB407):
      Yes

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    General Information
    • Committee of Jurisdiction:
      Health and Human Services
    • Occupation Regulated:
      MD, DO, PA, Acupunture, Genetic Counselor, Perfusionist, Surgical First Ast
    • Occupational Board:
      Board of Medicine and Surgery
    • Contact:
      Jesse Cushman
    • Purpose:
      38-161. (1) The purpose of each board is to protect the health, safety, and welfare of the public as prescribed in the Uniform Credentialing Act. . . .
    • Regulated Professionals:
      10274
    • Year Created:
      1927
    • Year Active:
      NA
    • Sunset Date:
      NA
    Authorization
    • Statutory Authorization:
      NRS 38-167
    • Parent Agency:
      Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services
    Memberships
    • Number of Members:
      8
    • Who Appoints:
      NRS 38-158 State Board of Health
    • Legislative Approval:
      No
    • Qualifications of Members:
      NRS: 38-164, 38-165, 38-2023
    • Per Diem:
      Yes
    • Expense Reimbursement:
      Yes
    • Term Length:
      Five Years, up to two consecutive full five-year terms; 38-163
    • Terms Rotate or Expire at Once:
      Terms Rotate
    Meetings
    • Required FY 2020-2019:
      1
    • Held FY 2020-2019:
      9
    • Required FY 2019-2018:
      1
    • Held FY 2019-2018:
      7
    • Required FY 2018-2017:
      1
    • Held FY 2018-2017:
      7
    • Required FY 2017-2016:
      1
    • Held FY 2017-2016:
      6
    • Required FY 2016-2015:
      1
    • Held FY 2016-2015:
      7
    Operations
    • Support Staff:
      direct 8; indirect 6 additional
    • Shared or Separate:
      Shared
    • FY 2020-2019 Budget:
      541556
    • FY 2019-2018 Budget:
      511670
    • FY 2018-2017 Budget:
      514740
    • FY 2017-2016 Budget:
      43069
    • FY 2016-2015 Budget:
      54249
    • Other Funding Sources:
      None; Boards are cash-funded based upon license fees
    • Spending Authority:
      The Board doesn't have spending authority. The Department has authority to administer the Board.
    Other
    • Government Certificates Issued:
      6399
    • Issued Certificate Descriptions:
      "Acupuncturists - 32 Genetic Counselors - 203 Perfusionist - 32 Physician - 4488 Physician Assistant - 620 Surgical First Assistant - 39 Osteopathic Physician - 985"
    • Government Certificates Revoked:
      17
    • Revoked Certificate Descriptions:
      "Acupuncturists - 0 Genetic Counselors - 0 Perfusionist - 0 Physician - 13 Physician Assistant - 0 Surgical First Assistant - 0 Osteopathic Physician - 4"
    • Government Certificates Denied:
      69
    • Denied Certificate Descriptions:
      "Acupuncturists - 0 Genetic Counselors - 0 Perfusionist - 0 Physician - 54 Physician Assistant - 6 Surgical First Assistant - 0 Osteopathic Physician - 9"
    • Government Certificates Penalties Against:
      195
    • Penalty Certificate Descriptions:
      "Acupuncturists - 0 Genetic Counselors - 0 Perfusionist - 0 Physician - 161 Physician Assistant - 31 Surgical First Assistant - 0 Osteopathic Physician - 3"
    • Explanation of Effectiveness:
      Explanation PDF
    • Potential Harm
      No response from the Board Chair
    • Regulation Comparison:
      Comparison PDF
    • Subject to Regulations of Act(LB407):
      Yes

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    General Information
    • Committee of Jurisdiction:
      Health and Human Services
    • Occupation Regulated:
      EMT, AEMT, EMT - I, Paramedic, EMR, EMS Services, EMS Training Agencies and EMS Instructors
    • Occupational Board:
      Board of Emergency Medical Services
    • Contact:
      Tim Wilson, The Office of Emergency Health Systems
    • Purpose:
      Neb. Rev. Stat. 38-161
    • Regulated Professionals:
      7,655
    • Year Created:
      1997
    • Year Active:
      1997
    • Sunset Date:
      N/A
    Authorization
    • Statutory Authorization:
      Neb. Rev. Stat. 38-1201 through 38-1237
    • Parent Agency:
      Department of Health and Human Services
    Memberships
    • Number of Members:
      17
    • Who Appoints:
      Governor
    • Legislative Approval:
      Yes - members may serve immediately following appointment prior to approval by legislature
    • Qualifications of Members:
      Neb. Rev. Stat. 38-1215
    • Per Diem:
      Yes
    • Expense Reimbursement:
      Yes
    • Term Length:
      8
    • Terms Rotate or Expire at Once:
      Terms Rotate
    Meetings
    • Required FY 2020-2019:
      1
    • Held FY 2020-2019:
      5
    • Required FY 2019-2018:
      1
    • Held FY 2019-2018:
      6
    • Required FY 2018-2017:
      1
    • Held FY 2018-2017:
      6
    • Required FY 2017-2016:
      1
    • Held FY 2017-2016:
      5
    • Required FY 2016-2015:
      1
    • Held FY 2016-2015:
      5
    Operations
    • Support Staff:
      3
    • Shared or Separate:
      Shared
    • FY 2020-2019 Budget:
      34717
    • FY 2019-2018 Budget:
      32195
    • FY 2018-2017 Budget:
      78685
    • FY 2017-2016 Budget:
      70064
    • FY 2016-2015 Budget:
      65106
    • Other Funding Sources:
      None
    • Spending Authority:
      None - Board is Advisory to DHHS
    Other
    • Government Certificates Issued:
      2207
    • Issued Certificate Descriptions:
      1409 Emergency Medical Technician, 527 Paramedic, 108 Emergency Medical Responder, 19 Advanced Emergency Medical Technicians, 103 Emergency Medical Service Instructors, 22 Advanced EMS Services, 18 Basic EMS Services, 1 Training Agency
    • Government Certificates Revoked:
      3
    • Revoked Certificate Descriptions:
      2 Emergency Medical Technician, 1 Paramedic
    • Government Certificates Denied:
      13
    • Denied Certificate Descriptions:
      1 Advanced EMT, 1 Advanced Emergency Medical Service, 8 Emergency Medical Technician, 2 Paramedic, 1 Temporary EMT
    • Government Certificates Penalties Against:
      5
    • Penalty Certificate Descriptions:
      2 Emergency Medical Technician, 3 Paramedic
    • Explanation of Effectiveness:
      Explanation PDF
    • Potential Harm
      The EMS Board maintains EMS Model Protocols, advising on rules and regulations to ensure initial and ongoing competency. The board advises DDHS on disciplinary actions to safeguard the public for delivery of care and prevent harm for Nebraska residents.
    • Regulation Comparison:
      Comparison PDF
    • Subject to Regulations of Act(LB407):
      Yes

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    General Information
    • Committee of Jurisdiction:
      Health and Human Services
    • Occupation Regulated:
      Lead Worker
    • Occupational Board:
      None
    • Contact:
      Claire Covert-ByBee (licensure) Doug Gillespie (program)
    • Purpose:
      To protect the public, the licensee and the environment from exposure to a known carcinogen.
    • Regulated Professionals:
      185
    • Year Created:
      2000
    • Year Active:
      2000
    • Sunset Date:
      n/a
    Authorization
    • Statutory Authorization:
      Neb. Rev. Stat. 71-6321
    • Parent Agency:
      Department of Health and Human Services
    Memberships
    • Number of Members:
      n/a
    • Who Appoints:
      n/a
    • Legislative Approval:
      n/a
    • Qualifications of Members:
      n/a
    • Per Diem:
      No
    • Expense Reimbursement:
      No
    • Term Length:
      n/a
    • Terms Rotate or Expire at Once:
      All Expire
    Meetings
    • Required FY 2020-2019:
      0
    • Held FY 2020-2019:
      0
    • Required FY 2019-2018:
      0
    • Held FY 2019-2018:
      0
    • Required FY 2018-2017:
      0
    • Held FY 2018-2017:
      0
    • Required FY 2017-2016:
      0
    • Held FY 2017-2016:
      0
    • Required FY 2016-2015:
      0
    • Held FY 2016-2015:
      0
    Operations
    • Support Staff:
      9
    • Shared or Separate:
      shared
    • FY 2020-2019 Budget:
      172758
    • FY 2019-2018 Budget:
      141142
    • FY 2018-2017 Budget:
      142076
    • FY 2017-2016 Budget:
      169433
    • FY 2016-2015 Budget:
      130545
    • Other Funding Sources:
      Annual grant from the Environmental Protection Agency.
    • Spending Authority:
      yes
    Other
    • Government Certificates Issued:
      183
    • Issued Certificate Descriptions:
      Lead Abatement Inspector - 12; Lead Abatement Risk Assessor - 56; Lead Abatement Supervisor - 18; Lead Abatement worker - 82; Lead Based Paint Firm - 9; Lead Based Paint Firm (Consultant) - 6
    • Government Certificates Revoked:
      1
    • Revoked Certificate Descriptions:
      Lead Risk Assessor
    • Government Certificates Denied:
      2
    • Denied Certificate Descriptions:
      Lead workers
    • Government Certificates Penalties Against:
      9
    • Penalty Certificate Descriptions:
      2 notices of violations, 7 civil penalties
    • Explanation of Effectiveness:
      Explanation PDF
    • Potential Harm
      There would be no oversight to provide protection to the public or the industry. Training providers would lose their accreditation. No organization could apply for federal funding to help abate lead hazards.
    • Regulation Comparison:
      Comparison PDF
    • Subject to Regulations of Act(LB407):
      Yes

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    General Information
    • Committee of Jurisdiction:
      Health and Human Services
    • Occupation Regulated:
      Asbestos Worker
    • Occupational Board:
      None
    • Contact:
      Claire Covert-ByBee (licensure) Doug Gillespie (program)
    • Purpose:
      To protect the public, the licensee and the environment from the exposure to a known carcinogen.
    • Regulated Professionals:
      632
    • Year Created:
      1988
    • Year Active:
      1988
    • Sunset Date:
      n/a
    Authorization
    • Statutory Authorization:
      Neb. Rev. Stat. 71-6303
    • Parent Agency:
      Department of Health and Human Services
    Memberships
    • Number of Members:
      n/a
    • Who Appoints:
      n/a
    • Legislative Approval:
      n/a
    • Qualifications of Members:
      n/a
    • Per Diem:
      No
    • Expense Reimbursement:
      No
    • Term Length:
      n/a
    • Terms Rotate or Expire at Once:
      All Expire
    Meetings
    • Required FY 2020-2019:
      0
    • Held FY 2020-2019:
      0
    • Required FY 2019-2018:
      0
    • Held FY 2019-2018:
      0
    • Required FY 2018-2017:
      0
    • Held FY 2018-2017:
      0
    • Required FY 2017-2016:
      0
    • Held FY 2017-2016:
      0
    • Required FY 2016-2015:
      0
    • Held FY 2016-2015:
      0
    Operations
    • Support Staff:
      9
    • Shared or Separate:
      Shared
    • FY 2020-2019 Budget:
      132052
    • FY 2019-2018 Budget:
      107094
    • FY 2018-2017 Budget:
      155531
    • FY 2017-2016 Budget:
      237951
    • FY 2016-2015 Budget:
      220530
    • Other Funding Sources:
      n/a
    • Spending Authority:
      n/a
    Other
    • Government Certificates Issued:
      681
    • Issued Certificate Descriptions:
      Asbestos Business Entity - 9; Asbestos Inspector - 139; Asbestos Management planner - 17; Asbestos Project Designer - 4; Asbestos Supervisor - 242; Asbestos Worker - 266; Limited Project Designer - 2; Project Monitor - 2
    • Government Certificates Revoked:
      7
    • Revoked Certificate Descriptions:
      3 Asbestos Workers, 2 Asbestos Supervisors, 1 Asbestos Project Designer, 1 Asbestos Inspector
    • Government Certificates Denied:
      0
    • Denied Certificate Descriptions:
      n/a
    • Government Certificates Penalties Against:
      22
    • Penalty Certificate Descriptions:
      Civil Penalties
    • Explanation of Effectiveness:
      Explanation PDF
    • Potential Harm
      There would be no oversight to provide protection to the public or the industry. Training providers would lose their accreditation.
    • Regulation Comparison:
      Comparison PDF
    • Subject to Regulations of Act(LB407):
      Yes

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    General Information
    • Committee of Jurisdiction:
      Health and Human Services
    • Occupation Regulated:
      Physician Assistant
    • Occupational Board:
      Physician Assistant Committee - Subcommittee of Board of Medicine
    • Contact:
      Jesse Cushman, Program Manager
    • Purpose:
      The purpose of the board is to protect the health, safety, and welfare of the public as prescribed in the UCA. The duties of each board include, but are not limited to, (a) setting the minimum standards of proficiency & competency in accordance with section 38-126, (b) providing recommendations in accordance w/ section 38-149, (c) providing recommendations related to issuance or denial of credentials, disciplinary action, and changes in legislation, and (d) provide recommendations on regulation
    • Regulated Professionals:
      1467
    • Year Created:
      1973
    • Year Active:
      N/A
    • Sunset Date:
      N/A
    Authorization
    • Statutory Authorization:
      NRS 38-167
    • Parent Agency:
      NE DHHS
    Memberships
    • Number of Members:
      8
    • Who Appoints:
      State Board of Health
    • Legislative Approval:
      No
    • Qualifications of Members:
      38-164, 38-165, 38-2056
    • Per Diem:
      Yes
    • Expense Reimbursement:
      Yes
    • Term Length:
      Five year term, up to two consecutive full five-year terms
    • Terms Rotate or Expire at Once:
      Terms Rotate
    Meetings
    • Required FY 2019-2018:
      1
    • Held FY 2019-2018:
      5
    • Required FY 2018-2017:
      1
    • Held FY 2018-2017:
      3
    • Required FY 2017-2016:
      1
    • Held FY 2017-2016:
      4
    • Required FY 2016-2015:
      1
    • Held FY 2016-2015:
      3
    • Required FY 2015-2014:
      1
    • Held FY 2015-2014:
      4
    Operations
    • Support Staff:
      direct 8; indirect 6
    • Shared or Separate:
      Shared
    • FY 2019-2018 Budget:
      0
    • FY 2018-2017 Budget:
      0
    • FY 2017-2016 Budget:
      0
    • FY 2016-2015 Budget:
      0
    • FY 2015-2014 Budget:
      0
    • Other Funding Sources:
      None, Boards are cash funded upon license fees
    • Spending Authority:
      Board does not have authority. The Department has spending authority to administer to the Board
    Other
    • Government Certificates Issued:
      620
    • Issued Certificate Descriptions:
      Active license.
    • Government Certificates Revoked:
      0
    • Revoked Certificate Descriptions:
      Revoked
    • Government Certificates Denied:
      6
    • Denied Certificate Descriptions:
      Denied initial application
    • Government Certificates Penalties Against:
      31
    • Penalty Certificate Descriptions:
      Probation, Civil Penalty & Censure, Suspension, Temporary Suspension, Limitation-Disciplinary
    • Explanation of Effectiveness:
      Explanation PDF
    • Potential Harm
      Physician Assistants practice medicine, which requires a baseline level of competence and maintenance of competency. Appropriate judgement and record keeping is necessary to reduce harm to the public. Licensing can monitor providers and reduce risk.
    • Regulation Comparison:
      Comparison PDF
    • Subject to Regulations of Act(LB407):
      Yes

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    General Information
    • Committee of Jurisdiction:
      Health and Human Services
    • Occupation Regulated:
      Nursing Home Administrators
    • Occupational Board:
      Board of Nursing Home Administration
    • Contact:
      Kris Chiles, Licensure Unit Program Manager
    • Purpose:
      Neb. Rev. Stat. 38-161
    • Regulated Professionals:
      550
    • Year Created:
      1972
    • Year Active:
      1972
    • Sunset Date:
      N/A
    Authorization
    • Statutory Authorization:
      Neb. Rev. Stat. 38-2401 to 38-2426
    • Parent Agency:
      Department of Health and Human Services
    Memberships
    • Number of Members:
      9
    • Who Appoints:
      State Board of Health, Neb. Rev. Stat. 38-158
    • Legislative Approval:
      No
    • Qualifications of Members:
      Neb. Rev. Stat. 38-2417, 38-158, 38-164, 38-165
    • Per Diem:
      Yes
    • Expense Reimbursement:
      Yes
    • Term Length:
      Neb. Rev. Stat. 38-163 (terms of 5-years; not more than 2 consecutive full 5-year terms)
    • Terms Rotate or Expire at Once:
      Terms Rotate
    Meetings
    • Required FY 2019-2018:
      1
    • Held FY 2019-2018:
      3
    • Required FY 2018-2017:
      1
    • Held FY 2018-2017:
      4
    • Required FY 2017-2016:
      1
    • Held FY 2017-2016:
      4
    • Required FY 2016-2015:
      1
    • Held FY 2016-2015:
      3
    • Required FY 2015-2014:
      1
    • Held FY 2015-2014:
      4
    Operations
    • Support Staff:
      3
    • Shared or Separate:
      Shared
    • FY 2019-2018 Budget:
      36791
    • FY 2018-2017 Budget:
      34437
    • FY 2017-2016 Budget:
      41413
    • FY 2016-2015 Budget:
      6661
    • FY 2015-2014 Budget:
      10374
    • Other Funding Sources:
      None - Cash funded (Neb. Rev. Stat. 38-151 and 38-155)
    • Spending Authority:
      Board does not have spending authority - advisory to the Department
    Other
    • Government Certificates Issued:
      689
    • Issued Certificate Descriptions:
      Nursing home administrator overseeing more than 1 nursing home: 37; Administrator-in-Training: 54; Mentoring trainee: 119; Nursing home administrator preceptor: 33; Nursing home administrator: 207; Provisional nursing home administrator: 238
    • Government Certificates Revoked:
      0
    • Revoked Certificate Descriptions:
      N/A
    • Government Certificates Denied:
      1
    • Denied Certificate Descriptions:
      1 denied based on conviction history and diagnosis
    • Government Certificates Penalties Against:
      1
    • Penalty Certificate Descriptions:
      Civil penalty 38-196 & 38-198 (shall not exceed $20,000)
    • Explanation of Effectiveness:
      Explanation PDF
    • Potential Harm
      See Board Chair response attached above
    • Regulation Comparison:
      Comparison PDF
    • Subject to Regulations of Act(LB407):
      No

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    General Information
    • Committee of Jurisdiction:
      Health and Human Services
    • Occupation Regulated:
      Mental Health Practice, Marriage & Family Therapy, Professional Counseling, and Social Work
    • Occupational Board:
      Board of Mental Health Practice
    • Contact:
      Kris Chiles, Licensure Unit Program Manager
    • Purpose:
      Neb. Rev. Stat. 38-161
    • Regulated Professionals:
      9042
    • Year Created:
      1993
    • Year Active:
      1994
    • Sunset Date:
      N/A
    Authorization
    • Statutory Authorization:
      Neb. Rev. Stat. 38-2101 to 38-2139
    • Parent Agency:
      Department of Health and Human Services
    Memberships
    • Number of Members:
      10
    • Who Appoints:
      State Board of Health, Neb. Rev. Stat. 38-158
    • Legislative Approval:
      No
    • Qualifications of Members:
      Neb. Rev. Stat. 38-2120, 38-158, 38-164, 38-165
    • Per Diem:
      Yes
    • Expense Reimbursement:
      Yes
    • Term Length:
      Neb. Rev. Stat. 38-163 (terms of 5-years; not more than 2 consecutive full 5-year terms)
    • Terms Rotate or Expire at Once:
      Terms Rotate
    Meetings
    • Required FY 2019-2018:
      1
    • Held FY 2019-2018:
      6
    • Required FY 2018-2017:
      1
    • Held FY 2018-2017:
      6
    • Required FY 2017-2016:
      1
    • Held FY 2017-2016:
      6
    • Required FY 2016-2015:
      1
    • Held FY 2016-2015:
      7
    • Required FY 2015-2014:
      1
    • Held FY 2015-2014:
      6
    Operations
    • Support Staff:
      4
    • Shared or Separate:
      Shared
    • FY 2019-2018 Budget:
      362758
    • FY 2018-2017 Budget:
      341984
    • FY 2017-2016 Budget:
      348185
    • FY 2016-2015 Budget:
      28076
    • FY 2015-2014 Budget:
      21179
    • Other Funding Sources:
      None - Cash funded (Neb. Rev. Stat. 38-151 and 38-155)
    • Spending Authority:
      Board does not have spending authority - advisory to the Department
    Other
    • Government Certificates Issued:
      5038
    • Issued Certificate Descriptions:
      Independent mental health-992; Mental health-896; Marriage & family therapists-32; Master social workers-341; Professional counselor-360; Prov master social worker-463; Prov mental health practitioner-1627; social worker-327
    • Government Certificates Revoked:
      23
    • Revoked Certificate Descriptions:
      Dishonorable conduct, failed to safeguard client's dignity, sexual abuse/misconduct, misd/felony convictions, failure to report, obtain fee by fraud, falsify patient records, discipline history, substance use disorder, practice while impaired, other
    • Government Certificates Denied:
      4
    • Denied Certificate Descriptions:
      1 conviction/diagnosis, 1 did not have required experience, 1 - no SW degree, 1 action in another state
    • Government Certificates Penalties Against:
      7
    • Penalty Certificate Descriptions:
      Civil penalty 38-196 & 38-198 (shall not exceed $20,000)
    • Explanation of Effectiveness:
      Explanation PDF
    • Potential Harm
      See Board Chair response attached above
    • Regulation Comparison:
      Comparison PDF
    • Subject to Regulations of Act(LB407):
      Yes

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    General Information
    • Committee of Jurisdiction:
      Health and Human Services
    • Occupation Regulated:
      Massage Therapists, Establishments, and Schools
    • Occupational Board:
      Board of Massage Therapy
    • Contact:
      Kris Chiles, Licensure Unit Program Manager
    • Purpose:
      Neb. Rev. Stat. 38-161
    • Regulated Professionals:
      1998
    • Year Created:
      1955
    • Year Active:
      1955
    • Sunset Date:
      N/A
    Authorization
    • Statutory Authorization:
      Neb. Rev. Stat. 38-1701 to 38-1725
    • Parent Agency:
      Department of Health and Human Services
    Memberships
    • Number of Members:
      4
    • Who Appoints:
      State Board of Health, Neb. Rev. Stat. 38-158
    • Legislative Approval:
      No
    • Qualifications of Members:
      Neb. Rev. Stat. 38-162, 38-164, 38-165
    • Per Diem:
      Yes
    • Expense Reimbursement:
      Yes
    • Term Length:
      Neb. Rev. Stat. 38-163 (terms of 5-years; not more than 2 consecutive full 5-year terms)
    • Terms Rotate or Expire at Once:
      Terms Rotate
    Meetings
    • Required FY 2019-2018:
      1
    • Held FY 2019-2018:
      6
    • Required FY 2018-2017:
      1
    • Held FY 2018-2017:
      8
    • Required FY 2017-2016:
      1
    • Held FY 2017-2016:
      6
    • Required FY 2016-2015:
      1
    • Held FY 2016-2015:
      6
    • Required FY 2015-2014:
      1
    • Held FY 2015-2014:
      8
    Operations
    • Support Staff:
      4
    • Shared or Separate:
      Shared
    • FY 2019-2018 Budget:
      92644
    • FY 2018-2017 Budget:
      97460
    • FY 2017-2016 Budget:
      82806
    • FY 2016-2015 Budget:
      16410
    • FY 2015-2014 Budget:
      6793
    • Other Funding Sources:
      None - Cash funded (Neb. Rev. Stat. 38-151 and 38-155)
    • Spending Authority:
      Board does not have spending authority - advisory to the Department
    Other
    • Government Certificates Issued:
      1277
    • Issued Certificate Descriptions:
      Massage therapists-564; Massage therapy establishments-633; Mobile massage therapy establishments-1; Massage therapy schools-12; Temporary massage therapists- 67
    • Government Certificates Revoked:
      8
    • Revoked Certificate Descriptions:
      Permitting aiding & abetting; practice unlicensed location; violate Department order; unprofessional/dishonorable conduct; sexual stimulation; sexual abuse/misconduct
    • Government Certificates Denied:
      2
    • Denied Certificate Descriptions:
      1 massage therapist denied based on unlicensed practice; 1 establishment denied based on failure to met physical structure requirements
    • Government Certificates Penalties Against:
      7
    • Penalty Certificate Descriptions:
      Civil penalty 38-196 & 38-198 (shall not exceed $20,000)
    • Explanation of Effectiveness:
      Explanation PDF
    • Potential Harm
      See Board Vice-Chair response attached above
    • Regulation Comparison:
      Comparison PDF
    • Subject to Regulations of Act(LB407):
      Yes

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    General Information
    • Committee of Jurisdiction:
      Health and Human Services
    • Occupation Regulated:
      Medical Nutrition Therapy
    • Occupational Board:
      Board of Medical Nutrition Therapy
    • Contact:
      Kris Chiles, Licensure Unit Program Manager
    • Purpose:
      Neb. Rev. Stat. 38-161 and 38-1802
    • Regulated Professionals:
      647
    • Year Created:
      1988
    • Year Active:
      1988
    • Sunset Date:
      N/A
    Authorization
    • Statutory Authorization:
      Neb. Rev. Stat. 38-1801 to 38-1816
    • Parent Agency:
      Department of Health and Human Services
    Memberships
    • Number of Members:
      5
    • Who Appoints:
      State Board of Health, Neb. Rev. Stat. 38-158
    • Legislative Approval:
      No
    • Qualifications of Members:
      Neb. Rev. Stat. 38-1811; 38-158, 38-164, 38-165
    • Per Diem:
      Yes
    • Expense Reimbursement:
      Yes
    • Term Length:
      Neb. Rev. Stat. 38-163 (terms of 5-years; not more than 2 consecutive full 5-year terms)
    • Terms Rotate or Expire at Once:
      Terms Rotate
    Meetings
    • Required FY 2019-2018:
      1
    • Held FY 2019-2018:
      2
    • Required FY 2018-2017:
      1
    • Held FY 2018-2017:
      1
    • Required FY 2017-2016:
      1
    • Held FY 2017-2016:
      0
    • Required FY 2016-2015:
      1
    • Held FY 2016-2015:
      0
    • Required FY 2015-2014:
      1
    • Held FY 2015-2014:
      1
    Operations
    • Support Staff:
      3
    • Shared or Separate:
      Shared
    • FY 2019-2018 Budget:
      32440
    • FY 2018-2017 Budget:
      29809
    • FY 2017-2016 Budget:
      28285
    • FY 2016-2015 Budget:
      918
    • FY 2015-2014 Budget:
      3152
    • Other Funding Sources:
      None - Cash funded (Neb. Rev. Stat. 38-151 and 38-155)
    • Spending Authority:
      Board does not have spending authority - advisory to the Department
    Other
    • Government Certificates Issued:
      297
    • Issued Certificate Descriptions:
      Medical Nutrition Therapists
    • Government Certificates Revoked:
      0
    • Revoked Certificate Descriptions:
      N/A
    • Government Certificates Denied:
      1
    • Denied Certificate Descriptions:
      Education
    • Government Certificates Penalties Against:
      0
    • Penalty Certificate Descriptions:
      Civil penalty 38-196 & 38-198 (shall not exceed $20,000)
    • Explanation of Effectiveness:
      Explanation PDF
    • Potential Harm
      See Vice-chair response attached above
    • Regulation Comparison:
      Comparison PDF
    • Subject to Regulations of Act(LB407):
      Yes

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    General Information
    • Committee of Jurisdiction:
      Health and Human Services
    • Occupation Regulated:
      Psychology
    • Occupational Board:
      Board of Psychology
    • Contact:
      Kris Chiles, Licensure Unit Program Manager
    • Purpose:
      Neb. Rev. Stat. 38-161
    • Regulated Professionals:
      735
    • Year Created:
      1967
    • Year Active:
      1967
    • Sunset Date:
      N/A
    Authorization
    • Statutory Authorization:
      Neb. Rev. Stat. 38-3101 to 38-3133
    • Parent Agency:
      Department of Health and Human Services
    Memberships
    • Number of Members:
      7
    • Who Appoints:
      State Board of Health, Neb. Rev. Stat. 38-158
    • Legislative Approval:
      No
    • Qualifications of Members:
      Neb. Rev. Stat, 38-3112, 38-158, 38-164, 28-`65
    • Per Diem:
      Yes
    • Expense Reimbursement:
      Yes
    • Term Length:
      Neb. Rev. Stat. 38-163 (terms of 5-years; not more than 2 consecutive full 5-year terms)
    • Terms Rotate or Expire at Once:
      Terms Rotate
    Meetings
    • Required FY 2019-2018:
      1
    • Held FY 2019-2018:
      7
    • Required FY 2018-2017:
      1
    • Held FY 2018-2017:
      7
    • Required FY 2017-2016:
      1
    • Held FY 2017-2016:
      6
    • Required FY 2016-2015:
      1
    • Held FY 2016-2015:
      6
    • Required FY 2015-2014:
      1
    • Held FY 2015-2014:
      6
    Operations
    • Support Staff:
      3
    • Shared or Separate:
      Shared
    • FY 2019-2018 Budget:
      38337
    • FY 2018-2017 Budget:
      34786
    • FY 2017-2016 Budget:
      38917
    • FY 2016-2015 Budget:
      8032
    • FY 2015-2014 Budget:
      12108
    • Other Funding Sources:
      None - Cash funded (Neb. Rev. Stat. 38-151 and 38-155)
    • Spending Authority:
      Board does not have spending authority - advisory to the Department
    Other
    • Government Certificates Issued:
      347
    • Issued Certificate Descriptions:
      1.1.2015 to 1.1.2020: 30 day temp: 24; Provisional license: 141; Psychological assistant: 23; psychologist associate: 4; Psychologist: 132; Special licensed psychologist: 6; Temporary Psychologist: 17
    • Government Certificates Revoked:
      2
    • Revoked Certificate Descriptions:
      Unprofessional/Dishonorable conduct, sexual abuse/misconduct
    • Government Certificates Denied:
      3
    • Denied Certificate Descriptions:
      3 denied: 1 based on education, 1 convictions, 1 internship/discipline other state
    • Government Certificates Penalties Against:
      0
    • Penalty Certificate Descriptions:
      Civil penalty 38-196 & 38-198 (shall not exceed $20,000)
    • Explanation of Effectiveness:
      Explanation PDF
    • Potential Harm
      See Board Chair response attached above
    • Regulation Comparison:
      Comparison PDF
    • Subject to Regulations of Act(LB407):
      Yes

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    General Information
    • Committee of Jurisdiction:
      Health and Human Services
    • Occupation Regulated:
      Architecture and engineering
    • Occupational Board:
      Board of Engineers and Architects
    • Contact:
      Jon Wilbeck, Executive Director
    • Purpose:
      The practices of architecture and engineering greatly impact the health, safety, and welfare of the citizens of Nebraska. These professions oversee the physical integrity of public buildings and structures. Errors in designing a bridge, building, or large structure can have disastrous consequences in case of an emergency or failure. Because of this in 1937 the Nebraska Legislature declared the professions of engineering and architecture subject to regulation in the public interest.
    • Regulated Professionals:
      10,291 (3,140 reside in state, 7,151 reside out of state)
    • Year Created:
      1937
    • Year Active:
      1937
    • Sunset Date:
      None
    Authorization
    • Statutory Authorization:
      Neb. Rev. Stat. §§81-3401 to 81-3455
    • Parent Agency:
      N/A
    Memberships
    • Number of Members:
      8
    • Who Appoints:
      Governor
    • Legislative Approval:
      N/A
    • Qualifications of Members:
      See N.R.S. § 81-3428.
    • Per Diem:
      Yes
    • Expense Reimbursement:
      Yes
    • Term Length:
      Five years
    • Terms Rotate or Expire at Once:
      Terms Rotate
    Meetings
    • Required FY 2019-2018:
      1
    • Held FY 2019-2018:
      11
    • Required FY 2018-2017:
      1
    • Held FY 2018-2017:
      12
    • Required FY 2017-2016:
      1
    • Held FY 2017-2016:
      12
    • Required FY 2016-2015:
      1
    • Held FY 2016-2015:
      15
    • Required FY 2015-2014:
      1
    • Held FY 2015-2014:
      11
    Operations
    • Support Staff:
      7
    • Shared or Separate:
      Separate
    • FY 2019-2018 Budget:
      837430
    • FY 2018-2017 Budget:
      832171
    • FY 2017-2016 Budget:
      750869
    • FY 2016-2015 Budget:
      772667
    • FY 2015-2014 Budget:
      700036
    • Other Funding Sources:
      None
    • Spending Authority:
      N.R.S. §81-3432
    Other
    • Government Certificates Issued:
      4165
    • Issued Certificate Descriptions:
      2,564 professional engineer licenses, 626 architect licenses, and 975 certificates of authorization for architecture and engineering firms.
    • Government Certificates Revoked:
      2
    • Revoked Certificate Descriptions:
      One due to due to incompetence, and one due to the fact that the state of which the licensee’s comity license in Nebraska was based on took action to revoke the individual’s license in that state.
    • Government Certificates Denied:
      2
    • Denied Certificate Descriptions:
      A prof. engineer applicant was denied in Sept. 2015 for not meeting Nebraska’s license requirements. A prof. engineer applicant was denied in Oct. 2015 for not disclosing disciplinary action taken by several other state engineering boards.
    • Government Certificates Penalties Against:
      5
    • Penalty Certificate Descriptions:
      In addition to the two revocations noted above in response to Q43, the Board assessed civil penalties in the amount of $3,500 and recouped investigative costs in the amount of $9,401 in three additional cases involving licenses.
    • Explanation of Effectiveness:
      Explanation PDF
    • Potential Harm
      See response in PDF.
    • Regulation Comparison:
      Comparison PDF
    • Subject to Regulations of Act(LB407):
      No

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    General Information
    • Committee of Jurisdiction:
      Health and Human Services
    • Occupation Regulated:
      Cosmetology, Electrology, Esthetics, Nail Technology, Body Art, Salons, Facilities, & Schools
    • Occupational Board:
      Board of Cosmetology, Electrology, Esthetics, Nail Technology, and Body Art
    • Contact:
      Kris Chiles, Licensure Unit Program Manager
    • Purpose:
      Neb. Rev. Stat. 38-161 and 38-1002
    • Regulated Professionals:
      14214
    • Year Created:
      Cosmetology: 1930; Electrology: 1995; Esthetics: 1990; Nail Technology: 1999; Body Art: 2004
    • Year Active:
      Cosmetology: 1930; Electrology: 1995; Esthetics: 1990; Nail Technology: 1999; Body Art: 2004
    • Sunset Date:
      N/A
    Authorization
    • Statutory Authorization:
      Neb. Rev. Stat. 38-1001 to 38-10,171
    • Parent Agency:
      Department of Health and Human Services
    Memberships
    • Number of Members:
      13
    • Who Appoints:
      State Board of Health, Neb. Rev. Stat. 38-158
    • Legislative Approval:
      No
    • Qualifications of Members:
      Neb. Rev. Stat. 38-1057, 38-164, 38-165
    • Per Diem:
      Yes
    • Expense Reimbursement:
      Yes
    • Term Length:
      Neb. Rev. Stat. 38-163 (terms of 5-years; not more than 2 consecutive full 5-year terms)
    • Terms Rotate or Expire at Once:
      Terms Rotate
    Meetings
    • Required FY 2019-2018:
      1
    • Held FY 2019-2018:
      12
    • Required FY 2018-2017:
      1
    • Held FY 2018-2017:
      15
    • Required FY 2017-2016:
      1
    • Held FY 2017-2016:
      11
    • Required FY 2016-2015:
      1
    • Held FY 2016-2015:
      12
    • Required FY 2015-2014:
      1
    • Held FY 2015-2014:
      15
    Operations
    • Support Staff:
      5
    • Shared or Separate:
      Shared
    • FY 2019-2018 Budget:
      452515
    • FY 2018-2017 Budget:
      617505
    • FY 2017-2016 Budget:
      652917
    • FY 2016-2015 Budget:
      61743
    • FY 2015-2014 Budget:
      66173
    • Other Funding Sources:
      None - Cash funded (Neb. Rev. Stat. 38-151 and 38-155)
    • Spending Authority:
      Board does not have spending authority - advisory to the Department
    Other
    • Government Certificates Issued:
      8430
    • Issued Certificate Descriptions:
      body art facility; brander, piercer, perm color tech, & tattoo artist; cosmetologist, electrologist, esthetician, & nail technologist, cos/esthetic/nail instructors, cos/esthetic/nail salons & schools; home service permits; temporary licenses.
    • Government Certificates Revoked:
      18
    • Revoked Certificate Descriptions:
      Multiple Reasons: Substance use disorder, misdemeanor/felony convictions, failure to file report 38-1,124 & 38-1,125, Probation violation, dishonorable conduct, violate department order, failed to report convictions w/in 30 days
    • Government Certificates Denied:
      46
    • Denied Certificate Descriptions:
      13 body art based on conviction history and/or diagnosis; 27 cosmetologists based on failed examination or conviction history and/or diagnosis; 6 nail technicians based on failed examination or conviction history and/or diagnosis
    • Government Certificates Penalties Against:
      51
    • Penalty Certificate Descriptions:
      Civil penalty 38-196 & 38-198 (not to exceed $20000) 24 cosmetologists, 3 estheticians, 2 body piercers, 1 permanent color technician, 7 tattoo artists, 7 cosmetology salons, 5 body art facilities, 1 cosmetology school, 1 esthetic salon
    • Explanation of Effectiveness:
      Explanation PDF
    • Potential Harm
      See Board chair response attached above
    • Regulation Comparison:
      Comparison PDF
    • Subject to Regulations of Act(LB407):
      No

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    General Information
    • Committee of Jurisdiction:
      Health and Human Services
    • Occupation Regulated:
      Respiratory Care Practitioner
    • Occupational Board:
      Board of Respiratory Care
    • Contact:
      Claire Covert-ByBee
    • Purpose:
      Neb. Rev. Stat. 38-161
    • Regulated Professionals:
      1503
    • Year Created:
      1986
    • Year Active:
      1986
    • Sunset Date:
      n/a
    Authorization
    • Statutory Authorization:
      38-161; 38-167
    • Parent Agency:
      Department of Health and Human Services
    Memberships
    • Number of Members:
      4
    • Who Appoints:
      Neb. Rev. Stat. 38-158; State Board of Health
    • Legislative Approval:
      no
    • Qualifications of Members:
      Neb. Rev. Stat. 38-164; 38-165; 38-3207
    • Per Diem:
      Yes
    • Expense Reimbursement:
      Yes
    • Term Length:
      Neb. Rev. Stat. 38-163; Five years, up to 2 consecutive 5-year terms
    • Terms Rotate or Expire at Once:
      Terms Rotate
    Meetings
    • Required FY 2019-2018:
      1
    • Held FY 2019-2018:
      1
    • Required FY 2018-2017:
      1
    • Held FY 2018-2017:
      2
    • Required FY 2017-2016:
      1
    • Held FY 2017-2016:
      2
    • Required FY 2016-2015:
      1
    • Held FY 2016-2015:
      1
    • Required FY 2015-2014:
      1
    • Held FY 2015-2014:
      2
    Operations
    • Support Staff:
      3
    • Shared or Separate:
      Shared
    • FY 2019-2018 Budget:
      58131
    • FY 2018-2017 Budget:
      61520
    • FY 2017-2016 Budget:
      54394
    • FY 2016-2015 Budget:
      6958
    • FY 2015-2014 Budget:
      1837
    • Other Funding Sources:
      None; boards are cash-funded based upon licensure fees
    • Spending Authority:
      The Board does not have spending authority as it is advisory to the Department.
    Other
    • Government Certificates Issued:
      445
    • Issued Certificate Descriptions:
      Respiratory Care Practitioner
    • Government Certificates Revoked:
      2
    • Revoked Certificate Descriptions:
      Respiratory Care Practitioner
    • Government Certificates Denied:
      3
    • Denied Certificate Descriptions:
      Respiratory Care Practitioner
    • Government Certificates Penalties Against:
      16
    • Penalty Certificate Descriptions:
      Civil Penalties as a disciplinary measure; Administrative Penalties for practice without an active credential.
    • Explanation of Effectiveness:
      Explanation PDF
    • Potential Harm
      See previous response.
    • Regulation Comparison:
      Comparison PDF
    • Subject to Regulations of Act(LB407):
      Yes

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    General Information
    • Committee of Jurisdiction:
      Health and Human Services
    • Occupation Regulated:
      Athletic Training
    • Occupational Board:
      Board of Athletic Training
    • Contact:
      Claire Covert-ByBee
    • Purpose:
      Neb. Rev. Stat. 38-161
    • Regulated Professionals:
      485
    • Year Created:
      1986
    • Year Active:
      1986
    • Sunset Date:
      n/a
    Authorization
    • Statutory Authorization:
      38-161; 38-167
    • Parent Agency:
      Department of Health and Human Services
    Memberships
    • Number of Members:
      4
    • Who Appoints:
      Neb. Rev. Stat. 38-158; State Board of Health
    • Legislative Approval:
      no
    • Qualifications of Members:
      Neb. Rev. Stat. 38-164; 38-165
    • Per Diem:
      Yes
    • Expense Reimbursement:
      Yes
    • Term Length:
      Neb. Rev. Stat. 38-163; five years; up to 2 consecutive full 5-year terms
    • Terms Rotate or Expire at Once:
      Terms Rotate
    Meetings
    • Required FY 2019-2018:
      1
    • Held FY 2019-2018:
      5
    • Required FY 2018-2017:
      1
    • Held FY 2018-2017:
      2
    • Required FY 2017-2016:
      1
    • Held FY 2017-2016:
      1
    • Required FY 2016-2015:
      1
    • Held FY 2016-2015:
      1
    • Required FY 2015-2014:
      1
    • Held FY 2015-2014:
      1
    Operations
    • Support Staff:
      3
    • Shared or Separate:
      Shared
    • FY 2019-2018 Budget:
      22666
    • FY 2018-2017 Budget:
      17271
    • FY 2017-2016 Budget:
      21955
    • FY 2016-2015 Budget:
      1388
    • FY 2015-2014 Budget:
      3855
    • Other Funding Sources:
      None; Boards are cash-funded based upon license fees
    • Spending Authority:
      The Board does not have spending authority as it is advisory to the Department
    Other
    • Government Certificates Issued:
      248
    • Issued Certificate Descriptions:
      Athletic trainer licenses
    • Government Certificates Revoked:
      0
    • Revoked Certificate Descriptions:
      n/a
    • Government Certificates Denied:
      0
    • Denied Certificate Descriptions:
      n/a
    • Government Certificates Penalties Against:
      6
    • Penalty Certificate Descriptions:
      Administrative Penalty for practice of the profession without an active license.
    • Explanation of Effectiveness:
      Explanation PDF
    • Potential Harm
      See previous question.
    • Regulation Comparison:
      Comparison PDF
    • Subject to Regulations of Act(LB407):
      Yes

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    General Information
    • Committee of Jurisdiction:
      Health and Human Services
    • Occupation Regulated:
      Funeral Directors and Embalmers; Funeral Homes, Branch Establishments
    • Occupational Board:
      Board of Funeral Directing and Embalming
    • Contact:
      Kris Chiles, Licensure Unit Program Manager
    • Purpose:
      Neb. Rev. Stat. 38-161
    • Regulated Professionals:
      Apprentices: 12; Funeral directors & embalmers: 375; Funeral Homes: 159; Branch Estab: 94
    • Year Created:
      1927
    • Year Active:
      1927
    • Sunset Date:
      N/A
    Authorization
    • Statutory Authorization:
      Neb. Rev. Stat. 38-1401 to 38-1428
    • Parent Agency:
      Department of Health and Human Services
    Memberships
    • Number of Members:
      4
    • Who Appoints:
      State Board of Health, Neb. Rev. Stat. 38-158
    • Legislative Approval:
      No
    • Qualifications of Members:
      Neb. Rev. Stat. 38-162, 38-164, 38-165
    • Per Diem:
      Yes
    • Expense Reimbursement:
      Yes
    • Term Length:
      Neb. Rev. Stat. 38-163 (terms of 5-years; not more than 2 consecutive full 5-year terms)
    • Terms Rotate or Expire at Once:
      Terms Rotate
    Meetings
    • Required FY 2019-2018:
      1
    • Held FY 2019-2018:
      5
    • Required FY 2018-2017:
      1
    • Held FY 2018-2017:
      5
    • Required FY 2017-2016:
      1
    • Held FY 2017-2016:
      3
    • Required FY 2016-2015:
      1
    • Held FY 2016-2015:
      4
    • Required FY 2015-2014:
      1
    • Held FY 2015-2014:
      5
    Operations
    • Support Staff:
      3
    • Shared or Separate:
      Shared
    • FY 2019-2018 Budget:
      34631
    • FY 2018-2017 Budget:
      40602
    • FY 2017-2016 Budget:
      31407
    • FY 2016-2015 Budget:
      9275
    • FY 2015-2014 Budget:
      3974
    • Other Funding Sources:
      None - Cash funded (Neb. Rev. Stat. 38-151 and 38-155)
    • Spending Authority:
      Board does not have spending authority - advisory to the Department
    Other
    • Government Certificates Issued:
      256
    • Issued Certificate Descriptions:
      1.1.2015 to 1.1.2020: Apprentice funeral director and embalmers: 98; Funeral director and embalmers: 69; Funeral homes: 51; Branch Establishments: 38
    • Government Certificates Revoked:
      2
    • Revoked Certificate Descriptions:
      Multiple Reasons: Dishonorable conduct, failure to file report 38-1,124 & 38-1,125, misrepresentation of material facts, felony convictions, substance use disorder
    • Government Certificates Denied:
      0
    • Denied Certificate Descriptions:
      No applications were denied
    • Government Certificates Penalties Against:
      3
    • Penalty Certificate Descriptions:
      1 Funeral director/embalmer & 2 funeral homes: civil penalty 38-196 & 38-198 (shall not exceed $20,000)
    • Explanation of Effectiveness:
      Explanation PDF
    • Potential Harm
      See Board Chair responses attached above
    • Regulation Comparison:
      Comparison PDF
    • Subject to Regulations of Act(LB407):
      Yes

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    General Information
    • Committee of Jurisdiction:
      Health and Human Services
    • Occupation Regulated:
      Provisional Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselor and Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselors
    • Occupational Board:
      Board of Alcohol and Drug Counseling
    • Contact:
      Kris Chiles, Licensure Unit Program Manager
    • Purpose:
      Neb. Rev. Stat 38-161
    • Regulated Professionals:
      Provisional licensed alcohol and drug counselor: 434; licensed alcohol and drug counselor: 763
    • Year Created:
      2004
    • Year Active:
      2004
    • Sunset Date:
      N/A
    Authorization
    • Statutory Authorization:
      Neb. Rev. Stat. 38-301 to 38-321
    • Parent Agency:
      Department of Health and Human Services
    Memberships
    • Number of Members:
      9
    • Who Appoints:
      State Board of Health, Neb. Rev. Stat. 38-158
    • Legislative Approval:
      No
    • Qualifications of Members:
      Neb. Rev. Stat. 38-310, 38-164, 38-165
    • Per Diem:
      Yes
    • Expense Reimbursement:
      Yes
    • Term Length:
      Neb. Rev. Stat. 38-163 (terms of 5-years; not more than 2 consecutive full 5-year terms)
    • Terms Rotate or Expire at Once:
      Terms Rotate
    Meetings
    • Required FY 2019-2018:
      1
    • Held FY 2019-2018:
      4
    • Required FY 2018-2017:
      1
    • Held FY 2018-2017:
      4
    • Required FY 2017-2016:
      1
    • Held FY 2017-2016:
      4
    • Required FY 2016-2015:
      1
    • Held FY 2016-2015:
      4
    • Required FY 2015-2014:
      1
    • Held FY 2015-2014:
      4
    Operations
    • Support Staff:
      3
    • Shared or Separate:
      Shared
    • FY 2019-2018 Budget:
      63796
    • FY 2018-2017 Budget:
      60890
    • FY 2017-2016 Budget:
      63163
    • FY 2016-2015 Budget:
      23570
    • FY 2015-2014 Budget:
      19761
    • Other Funding Sources:
      None - Cash funded (Neb. Rev. Stat. 38-151 and 38-155)
    • Spending Authority:
      Board does not have spending authority - advisory to the Department
    Other
    • Government Certificates Issued:
      717
    • Issued Certificate Descriptions:
      1.1.2015 to 1.1.2020: 235 alcohol and drug counselors; 482 provisional alcohol and drug counselors
    • Government Certificates Revoked:
      5
    • Revoked Certificate Descriptions:
      3 PLADC & 2 LADC: Multiple Reasons: Dishonorable conduct, felony convictions, sexual abuse/misconduct, failure to safeguard client's dignity, substance use disorder, failure to comply with aftercare, unprofessional conduct.
    • Government Certificates Denied:
      7
    • Denied Certificate Descriptions:
      4 based on conviction history and diagnosis, 3 based on experience hours
    • Government Certificates Penalties Against:
      5
    • Penalty Certificate Descriptions:
      Civil penalty 38-196 & 38-198 (shall not exceed $20,000)
    • Explanation of Effectiveness:
      Explanation PDF
    • Potential Harm
      See Board Chair response attached above
    • Regulation Comparison:
      Comparison PDF
    • Subject to Regulations of Act(LB407):
      Yes

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    General Information
    • Committee of Jurisdiction:
      Health and Human Services
    • Occupation Regulated:
      Registered Environmental Health Specialists
    • Occupational Board:
      Board of Registered Envrironmental Haelth Specialists
    • Contact:
      Claire Covert-ByBee
    • Purpose:
      Neb. Rev. Stat. 38-161
    • Regulated Professionals:
      67
    • Year Created:
      1963
    • Year Active:
      1963
    • Sunset Date:
      n/a
    Authorization
    • Statutory Authorization:
      Neb. Rev. Stat. 38-161; 38-167
    • Parent Agency:
      Department of Health and Human Services
    Memberships
    • Number of Members:
      6
    • Who Appoints:
      Neb. Rev. Stat. 38-158; State Board of Health
    • Legislative Approval:
      No
    • Qualifications of Members:
      Neb. Rev. Stat. 38-164; 38-165; 38-1307
    • Per Diem:
      Yes
    • Expense Reimbursement:
      Yes
    • Term Length:
      Neb. Rev. Stat. 38-163; Five year terms; up to 2 consecutive 5-year terms
    • Terms Rotate or Expire at Once:
      Terms Rotate
    Meetings
    • Required FY 2019-2018:
      1
    • Held FY 2019-2018:
      0
    • Required FY 2018-2017:
      1
    • Held FY 2018-2017:
      2
    • Required FY 2017-2016:
      1
    • Held FY 2017-2016:
      1
    • Required FY 2016-2015:
      1
    • Held FY 2016-2015:
      1
    • Required FY 2015-2014:
      1
    • Held FY 2015-2014:
      1
    Operations
    • Support Staff:
      3
    • Shared or Separate:
      Shared
    • FY 2019-2018 Budget:
      2755
    • FY 2018-2017 Budget:
      2617
    • FY 2017-2016 Budget:
      7598
    • FY 2016-2015 Budget:
      4
    • FY 2015-2014 Budget:
      78
    • Other Funding Sources:
      None; Boards are cash-funded based upon licensure fees.
    • Spending Authority:
      The Board does not have spending authority as it is advisory to the Department.
    Other
    • Government Certificates Issued:
      31
    • Issued Certificate Descriptions:
      Provisional Environmental Health Specialists; Registered Environmental Health Specialists
    • Government Certificates Revoked:
      0
    • Revoked Certificate Descriptions:
      n/a
    • Government Certificates Denied:
      0
    • Denied Certificate Descriptions:
      n/a
    • Government Certificates Penalties Against:
      0
    • Penalty Certificate Descriptions:
      n/a
    • Explanation of Effectiveness:
      Explanation PDF
    • Potential Harm
      Please see response to preceding question.
    • Regulation Comparison:
      Comparison PDF
    • Subject to Regulations of Act(LB407):
      Yes

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    General Information
    • Committee of Jurisdiction:
      Health and Human Services
    • Occupation Regulated:
      Physical Therapists, Physical Therapist Assistants
    • Occupational Board:
      Board of Physical Therapy
    • Contact:
      Claire Covert-ByBee
    • Purpose:
      Neb. Rev. Stat. 38-161
    • Regulated Professionals:
      3140
    • Year Created:
      1957
    • Year Active:
      1957
    • Sunset Date:
      n/a
    Authorization
    • Statutory Authorization:
      38-161; 38-167
    • Parent Agency:
      Department of Health and Human Services
    Memberships
    • Number of Members:
      4
    • Who Appoints:
      Neb. Rev. Stat. 38-158; State Board of Health
    • Legislative Approval:
      no
    • Qualifications of Members:
      Neb. Rev. Stat. 38-164; 38-165
    • Per Diem:
      Yes
    • Expense Reimbursement:
      Yes
    • Term Length:
      Neb. Rev. Stat. 38-163; five year tearms; up to 2 consecutive 5-year terms
    • Terms Rotate or Expire at Once:
      Terms Rotate
    Meetings
    • Required FY 2019-2018:
      1
    • Held FY 2019-2018:
      4
    • Required FY 2018-2017:
      1
    • Held FY 2018-2017:
      4
    • Required FY 2017-2016:
      1
    • Held FY 2017-2016:
      3
    • Required FY 2016-2015:
      1
    • Held FY 2016-2015:
      3
    • Required FY 2015-2014:
      1
    • Held FY 2015-2014:
      3
    Operations
    • Support Staff:
      3
    • Shared or Separate:
      Shared
    • FY 2019-2018 Budget:
      133066
    • FY 2018-2017 Budget:
      131588
    • FY 2017-2016 Budget:
      115959
    • FY 2016-2015 Budget:
      16301
    • FY 2015-2014 Budget:
      8866
    • Other Funding Sources:
      None; Boards are cash-funded based upon license fees
    • Spending Authority:
      The Board does not have spending authority as it is advisory to the Department.
    Other
    • Government Certificates Issued:
      1048
    • Issued Certificate Descriptions:
      Physical Therapist; Physical Therapist Assistant
    • Government Certificates Revoked:
      1
    • Revoked Certificate Descriptions:
      Physical Therapist Assistant
    • Government Certificates Denied:
      111
    • Denied Certificate Descriptions:
      Physical Therapist; Physical Therapist Assistant
    • Government Certificates Penalties Against:
      68
    • Penalty Certificate Descriptions:
      Civil Penalties as part of discipline; Administrative Penalties for practice without an active license
    • Explanation of Effectiveness:
      Explanation PDF
    • Potential Harm
      See response to preceding question.
    • Regulation Comparison:
      Comparison PDF
    • Subject to Regulations of Act(LB407):
      Yes

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    General Information
    • Committee of Jurisdiction:
      Health and Human Services
    • Occupation Regulated:
      Advanced Practice Registered Nurses (APRNs)
    • Occupational Board:
      Board of Advanced Practice Registered Nurses
    • Contact:
      Ann Oertwich, Program Manager
    • Purpose:
      Standards for licensure requirements and professional practice are necessary to protect the health and safety of the public
    • Regulated Professionals:
      3383
    • Year Created:
      1996 (before est. of board, APRNs were jointly regulated by Brd of Nursing and Brd of Medicine
    • Year Active:
      1997
    • Sunset Date:
      none
    Authorization
    • Statutory Authorization:
      Neb Rev Stat 38-201, The Advanced Practice Registered Nurse Practice Act
    • Parent Agency:
      Dept of Health and Human Services
    Memberships
    • Number of Members:
      9
    • Who Appoints:
      Board of Health
    • Legislative Approval:
      No
    • Qualifications of Members:
      1 APRN-Nurse Practitioner(NP), 1 APRN-CRNA, 1 APRN-Certified Nurse Midwife, 1 APRN-Clinical Nurse Specialist, 1 physician who works with NPs, 1 physician who works with CRNAs, 1 physician who works with Certified Nurse Midwives, & 2 public members
    • Per Diem:
      Yes
    • Expense Reimbursement:
      Yes
    • Term Length:
      5 years
    • Terms Rotate or Expire at Once:
      Terms Rotate
    Meetings
    • Required FY 2019-2018:
      0
    • Held FY 2019-2018:
      0
    • Required FY 2018-2017:
      0
    • Held FY 2018-2017:
      0
    • Required FY 2017-2016:
      0
    • Held FY 2017-2016:
      0
    • Required FY 2016-2015:
      0
    • Held FY 2016-2015:
      0
    • Required FY 2015-2014:
      0
    • Held FY 2015-2014:
      0
    Operations
    • Support Staff:
      5
    • Shared or Separate:
      Shared
    • FY 2019-2018 Budget:
      32440
    • FY 2018-2017 Budget:
      102925
    • FY 2017-2016 Budget:
      112294
    • FY 2016-2015 Budget:
      8104
    • FY 2015-2014 Budget:
      21906
    • Other Funding Sources:
      Travel expenses to National Council of State Boards of Nursing (NCSBN) meetings are paid by NCSBN
    • Spending Authority:
      Neb Rev Stat 38-151 to 38-157, & 38-211
    Other
    • Government Certificates Issued:
      1650
    • Issued Certificate Descriptions:
      1,347 Nurse Practitioners, 269 Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists, 21 Certified Nurse Midwives, & 13 Clinical Nurse Specialists
    • Government Certificates Revoked:
      0
    • Revoked Certificate Descriptions:
      Not applicable: no APRN licenses were revoked
    • Government Certificates Denied:
      1
    • Denied Certificate Descriptions:
      Nurse Practitioner license denied due to substance use disorder and drug/alcohol-related misdemeanor convictions.
    • Government Certificates Penalties Against:
      6
    • Penalty Certificate Descriptions:
      No monetary civil penalties assessed. 3 licenses placed on probation due to substance use disorders. 2 licenses censured for unprofessional conduct. 1 license suspended for controlled substance violations & practicing while impaired.
    • Explanation of Effectiveness:
      Explanation PDF
    • Potential Harm
      Grave harm to the public would occur if APRNs were not licensed/certified or regulated
    • Regulation Comparison:
      Comparison PDF
    • Subject to Regulations of Act(LB407):
      Yes

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    General Information
    • Committee of Jurisdiction:
      Health and Human Services
    • Occupation Regulated:
      Occupational Therapist, Occupational Therapy Assistants
    • Occupational Board:
      Board of Occupational Therapy Practice
    • Contact:
      Claire Covert-ByBee
    • Purpose:
      Neb. Rev. Stat. 38-161
    • Regulated Professionals:
      1694
    • Year Created:
      1984
    • Year Active:
      1984
    • Sunset Date:
      n/a
    Authorization
    • Statutory Authorization:
      Neb. Rev. Stat. 38-161; 38-167
    • Parent Agency:
      Department of Health and Human Services
    Memberships
    • Number of Members:
      4
    • Who Appoints:
      Neb. Rev. Stat. 38-158; State Board of Health
    • Legislative Approval:
      No
    • Qualifications of Members:
      Neb. Rev. Stat. 38-164; 38-165; 38-2515
    • Per Diem:
      Yes
    • Expense Reimbursement:
      Yes
    • Term Length:
      Neb. Rev. Stat. 38-163; five year terms, up to 2 consecutive full 5 year terms
    • Terms Rotate or Expire at Once:
      Terms Rotate
    Meetings
    • Required FY 2019-2018:
      1
    • Held FY 2019-2018:
      4
    • Required FY 2018-2017:
      1
    • Held FY 2018-2017:
      2
    • Required FY 2017-2016:
      1
    • Held FY 2017-2016:
      4
    • Required FY 2016-2015:
      1
    • Held FY 2016-2015:
      3
    • Required FY 2015-2014:
      1
    • Held FY 2015-2014:
      2
    Operations
    • Support Staff:
      3
    • Shared or Separate:
      Shared
    • FY 2019-2018 Budget:
      98195
    • FY 2018-2017 Budget:
      140826
    • FY 2017-2016 Budget:
      129622
    • FY 2016-2015 Budget:
      12833
    • FY 2015-2014 Budget:
      5308
    • Other Funding Sources:
      None; Boards are cash-funded based upon licensure fees
    • Spending Authority:
      The Board does not have spending authority as it is advisory to the Department.
    Other
    • Government Certificates Issued:
      771
    • Issued Certificate Descriptions:
      Occupational Therapist, Occupational Therapy Assistant, Temporary Occupational Therapists, Temporary Occupational Therapy Assistant
    • Government Certificates Revoked:
      0
    • Revoked Certificate Descriptions:
      n/a
    • Government Certificates Denied:
      3
    • Denied Certificate Descriptions:
      Occupational Therapist; Occupational Therapy Assistant
    • Government Certificates Penalties Against:
      29
    • Penalty Certificate Descriptions:
      Administrative Penalties for practice without an active license
    • Explanation of Effectiveness:
      Explanation PDF
    • Potential Harm
      Please see response to preceding question.
    • Regulation Comparison:
      Comparison PDF
    • Subject to Regulations of Act(LB407):
      Yes

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    General Information
    • Committee of Jurisdiction:
      Health and Human Services
    • Occupation Regulated:
      Hearing Instrument Specialists
    • Occupational Board:
      Board of Hearing Instrument Specialists
    • Contact:
      Claire Covert-ByBee
    • Purpose:
      Neb. Rev. Stat. 38-161
    • Regulated Professionals:
      111
    • Year Created:
      1969
    • Year Active:
      1969
    • Sunset Date:
      n/a
    Authorization
    • Statutory Authorization:
      38-161; 38-167
    • Parent Agency:
      Department of Health and Human Services
    Memberships
    • Number of Members:
      6
    • Who Appoints:
      Neb. Rev. Stat. 38-158, State Board of Health
    • Legislative Approval:
      no
    • Qualifications of Members:
      Neb. Rev. Stat. 38-164; 38-165; 38-1508
    • Per Diem:
      Yes
    • Expense Reimbursement:
      Yes
    • Term Length:
      Neb. Rev. Stat. 38-163; five year terms, up to 2 consecutive full 5-year terms
    • Terms Rotate or Expire at Once:
      Terms Rotate
    Meetings
    • Required FY 2019-2018:
      1
    • Held FY 2019-2018:
      3
    • Required FY 2018-2017:
      1
    • Held FY 2018-2017:
      3
    • Required FY 2017-2016:
      1
    • Held FY 2017-2016:
      3
    • Required FY 2016-2015:
      1
    • Held FY 2016-2015:
      4
    • Required FY 2015-2014:
      1
    • Held FY 2015-2014:
      3
    Operations
    • Support Staff:
      3
    • Shared or Separate:
      shared
    • FY 2019-2018 Budget:
      13429
    • FY 2018-2017 Budget:
      6862
    • FY 2017-2016 Budget:
      10800
    • FY 2016-2015 Budget:
      5448
    • FY 2015-2014 Budget:
      8209
    • Other Funding Sources:
      None; Boards are cash funded based upon license fees
    • Spending Authority:
      The Board does not have spending authority as it is advisory to the Department.
    Other
    • Government Certificates Issued:
      85
    • Issued Certificate Descriptions:
      Hearing Instrument Specialists, Temporary Hearing Instrument Specialists
    • Government Certificates Revoked:
      0
    • Revoked Certificate Descriptions:
      n/a
    • Government Certificates Denied:
      12
    • Denied Certificate Descriptions:
      Hearing Instrument Specialist, Temporary Hearing Instrument Specialist
    • Government Certificates Penalties Against:
      0
    • Penalty Certificate Descriptions:
      n/a
    • Explanation of Effectiveness:
      Explanation PDF
    • Potential Harm
      Please see response to preceding question.
    • Regulation Comparison:
      Comparison PDF
    • Subject to Regulations of Act(LB407):
      Yes

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    General Information
    • Committee of Jurisdiction:
      Health and Human Services
    • Occupation Regulated:
      Chiropractic
    • Occupational Board:
      Board of Chiropractic
    • Contact:
      Claire Covert-ByBee
    • Purpose:
      Neb. Rev. Stat. 38-161
    • Regulated Professionals:
      792
    • Year Created:
      1927
    • Year Active:
      1927
    • Sunset Date:
      n/a
    Authorization
    • Statutory Authorization:
      Neb. Rev. Stat. 38-161; 38-167
    • Parent Agency:
      Department of Health and Human Services
    Memberships
    • Number of Members:
      4
    • Who Appoints:
      Neb. Rev. Stat. 38-158, State Board of Health
    • Legislative Approval:
      no
    • Qualifications of Members:
      Neb. Rev. Stat. 38-164; 38-165
    • Per Diem:
      Yes
    • Expense Reimbursement:
      Yes
    • Term Length:
      Neb. Rev. Stat. 38-163; Five years, up to two consecutive full five-year terms
    • Terms Rotate or Expire at Once:
      Terms Rotate
    Meetings
    • Required FY 2019-2018:
      1
    • Held FY 2019-2018:
      3
    • Required FY 2018-2017:
      1
    • Held FY 2018-2017:
      3
    • Required FY 2017-2016:
      1
    • Held FY 2017-2016:
      6
    • Required FY 2016-2015:
      1
    • Held FY 2016-2015:
      4
    • Required FY 2015-2014:
      1
    • Held FY 2015-2014:
      3
    Operations
    • Support Staff:
      3
    • Shared or Separate:
      shared
    • FY 2019-2018 Budget:
      33870
    • FY 2018-2017 Budget:
      35687
    • FY 2017-2016 Budget:
      33328
    • FY 2016-2015 Budget:
      8287
    • FY 2015-2014 Budget:
      5044
    • Other Funding Sources:
      None; Boards are cash-funded based upon license fees
    • Spending Authority:
      The Board does not have spending authority.
    Other
    • Government Certificates Issued:
      190
    • Issued Certificate Descriptions:
      Chiropractor licenses
    • Government Certificates Revoked:
      1
    • Revoked Certificate Descriptions:
      Chiropractor
    • Government Certificates Denied:
      1
    • Denied Certificate Descriptions:
      Chiropractor
    • Government Certificates Penalties Against:
      48
    • Penalty Certificate Descriptions:
      Administrative penalties for practice without an active license.
    • Explanation of Effectiveness:
      Explanation PDF
    • Potential Harm
      Please see answer to preceding question.
    • Regulation Comparison:
      Comparison PDF
    • Subject to Regulations of Act(LB407):
      Yes

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    General Information
    • Committee of Jurisdiction:
      Health and Human Services
    • Occupation Regulated:
      Audiology/Speech-Language Pathology and Assistants
    • Occupational Board:
      Board of Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology
    • Contact:
      Claire Covert-ByBee
    • Purpose:
      Neb. Rev. Stat. 38-161
    • Regulated Professionals:
      1617
    • Year Created:
      1978
    • Year Active:
      1978
    • Sunset Date:
      n/a
    Authorization
    • Statutory Authorization:
      Neb. Rev. Stat. 38-161; 38-167
    • Parent Agency:
      Department of Health and Human Services
    Memberships
    • Number of Members:
      5
    • Who Appoints:
      Neb. Rev. Stat. 38-158; State Board of Health
    • Legislative Approval:
      no
    • Qualifications of Members:
      Neb. Rev. Stat. 38-164; 38-165; 38-510
    • Per Diem:
      Yes
    • Expense Reimbursement:
      Yes
    • Term Length:
      Neb. Rev. Stat. 38-163
    • Terms Rotate or Expire at Once:
      Terms Rotate
    Meetings
    • Required FY 2019-2018:
      1
    • Held FY 2019-2018:
      2
    • Required FY 2018-2017:
      1
    • Held FY 2018-2017:
      2
    • Required FY 2017-2016:
      1
    • Held FY 2017-2016:
      2
    • Required FY 2016-2015:
      1
    • Held FY 2016-2015:
      2
    • Required FY 2015-2014:
      1
    • Held FY 2015-2014:
      2
    Operations
    • Support Staff:
      3
    • Shared or Separate:
      Shared
    • FY 2019-2018 Budget:
      67019
    • FY 2018-2017 Budget:
      52022
    • FY 2017-2016 Budget:
      63222
    • FY 2016-2015 Budget:
      4682
    • FY 2015-2014 Budget:
      12885
    • Other Funding Sources:
      None: Boards are cash-funded based upon receipt of fees for licensure
    • Spending Authority:
      The Board is advisory and does not have spending authority. DHHS administers the Board.
    Other
    • Government Certificates Issued:
      1113
    • Issued Certificate Descriptions:
      Audiologist, Audiology Assistant, Audiology Assistant Supervisor, SLP Supervisor, SLP Assistant, Speech-Language Pathologist, Temporary Speech-Language Pathologist
    • Government Certificates Revoked:
      1
    • Revoked Certificate Descriptions:
      Speech-Language Pathologist
    • Government Certificates Denied:
      1
    • Denied Certificate Descriptions:
      Speech-language Pathologist
    • Government Certificates Penalties Against:
      7
    • Penalty Certificate Descriptions:
      Administrative Penalties for practice without a valid license.
    • Explanation of Effectiveness:
      Explanation PDF
    • Potential Harm
      See response in preceding question.
    • Regulation Comparison:
      Comparison PDF
    • Subject to Regulations of Act(LB407):
      Yes

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    General Information
    • Committee of Jurisdiction:
      Health and Human Services
    • Occupation Regulated:
      Dialysis Patient Care Technician
    • Occupational Board:
      None
    • Contact:
      Dan Taylor, RN
    • Purpose:
      38-3702. Purpose of act. The purpose of the Dialysis Patient Care Technician Registration Act is to ensure the health, safety, and welfare of the public by providing for the accurate, cost-effective, efficient, and safe utilization of dialysis patient care technicians in the administration of hemodialysis. The act applies to dialysis facilities in which hemodialysis is provided.
    • Regulated Professionals:
      275
    • Year Created:
      2017
    • Year Active:
      2017
    • Sunset Date:
      NA
    Authorization
    • Statutory Authorization:
      38-3701 to 38-3707
    • Parent Agency:
      DHHS
    Memberships
    • Number of Members:
    • Who Appoints:
    • Legislative Approval:
    • Qualifications of Members:
    • Per Diem:
    • Expense Reimbursement:
    • Term Length:
    • Terms Rotate or Expire at Once:
    Meetings
    • Required FY 2019-2018:
      0
    • Held FY 2019-2018:
      0
    • Required FY 2018-2017:
      0
    • Held FY 2018-2017:
      0
    • Required FY 2017-2016:
      0
    • Held FY 2017-2016:
      0
    • Required FY 2016-2015:
      0
    • Held FY 2016-2015:
      0
    • Required FY 2015-2014:
      0
    • Held FY 2015-2014:
      0
    Operations
    • Support Staff:
      1/2 time employee: 20 hours a week
    • Shared or Separate:
      Separate
    • FY 2019-2018 Budget:
      0
    • FY 2018-2017 Budget:
      0
    • FY 2017-2016 Budget:
      0
    • FY 2016-2015 Budget:
      0
    • FY 2015-2014 Budget:
      0
    • Other Funding Sources:
      Dialysis Patient Care Technician budget is included in the overall fee budget of Licensure Unit
    • Spending Authority:
      DHHS
    Other
    • Government Certificates Issued:
      282
    • Issued Certificate Descriptions:
      Dialysis Patient Care Technician name and education placed on the Dialysis Patient Care Technician Registry.
    • Government Certificates Revoked:
      0
    • Revoked Certificate Descriptions:
      NA
    • Government Certificates Denied:
      2
    • Denied Certificate Descriptions:
      For not reporting convictions on the application to be on the Registry.
    • Government Certificates Penalties Against:
      0
    • Penalty Certificate Descriptions:
      NA
    • Explanation of Effectiveness:
      Explanation PDF
    • Potential Harm
      Regulations required to ensure minimum education requirements are met which then ensures safety of Nebraskans served by this credentialed unlicensed person.
    • Regulation Comparison:
      Comparison PDF
    • Subject to Regulations of Act(LB407):
      No

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    General Information
    • Committee of Jurisdiction:
      Health and Human Services
    • Occupation Regulated:
      Paid Dining Assistant
    • Occupational Board:
      None
    • Contact:
      Dan Taylor, RN
    • Purpose:
      71-6041. Department; adopt rules and regulations. To protect the health, safety, and welfare of nursing home residents and the public, the department shall adopt and promulgate such rules and regulations as are necessary for the effective administration of sections 71-6038 to 71-6042. Such rules and regulations shall be consistent with federal requirements developed by the United States Department of Health and Human Services.
    • Regulated Professionals:
      792
    • Year Created:
      2004
    • Year Active:
      2004
    • Sunset Date:
      NA
    Authorization
    • Statutory Authorization:
      71-6038 to 71-6042, 28-372, 28-711
    • Parent Agency:
      DHHS
    Memberships
    • Number of Members:
    • Who Appoints:
    • Legislative Approval:
    • Qualifications of Members:
    • Per Diem:
    • Expense Reimbursement:
    • Term Length:
    • Terms Rotate or Expire at Once:
    Meetings
    • Required FY 2019-2018:
      0
    • Held FY 2019-2018:
      0
    • Required FY 2018-2017:
      0
    • Held FY 2018-2017:
      0
    • Required FY 2017-2016:
      0
    • Held FY 2017-2016:
      0
    • Required FY 2016-2015:
      0
    • Held FY 2016-2015:
      0
    • Required FY 2015-2014:
      0
    • Held FY 2015-2014:
      0
    Operations
    • Support Staff:
      1
    • Shared or Separate:
      Shared
    • FY 2019-2018 Budget:
      0
    • FY 2018-2017 Budget:
      0
    • FY 2017-2016 Budget:
      0
    • FY 2016-2015 Budget:
      0
    • FY 2015-2014 Budget:
      0
    • Other Funding Sources:
      The Paid Dining Assistant budget is included in the overall CMS Nursing Home budget.
    • Spending Authority:
      DHHS
    Other
    • Government Certificates Issued:
      138
    • Issued Certificate Descriptions:
      Paid Dining Assistant name placed on the Paid Dining Assistant Registry once educational requirements have been met.
    • Government Certificates Revoked:
      0
    • Revoked Certificate Descriptions:
      NA
    • Government Certificates Denied:
      0
    • Denied Certificate Descriptions:
      NA
    • Government Certificates Penalties Against:
      0
    • Penalty Certificate Descriptions:
      NA
    • Explanation of Effectiveness:
      Explanation PDF
    • Potential Harm
      Regulations required to ensure minimum education requirements are met which then ensures safety of Nebraskans served by this credentialed unlicensed person.
    • Regulation Comparison:
      Comparison PDF
    • Subject to Regulations of Act(LB407):
      No

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    General Information
    • Committee of Jurisdiction:
      Health and Human Services
    • Occupation Regulated:
      Nurse Aide
    • Occupational Board:
      None
    • Contact:
      Dan Taylor, RN
    • Purpose:
      71-6041. Department; adopt rules and regulations. To protect the health, safety, and welfare of nursing home residents and the public, the department shall adopt and promulgate such rules and regulations as are necessary for the effective administration of sections 71-6038 to 71-6042. Such rules and regulations shall be consistent with federal requirements developed by the United States Department of Health and Human Services.
    • Regulated Professionals:
      36547
    • Year Created:
      1983
    • Year Active:
      1986
    • Sunset Date:
      NA
    Authorization
    • Statutory Authorization:
      71-6038 to 71-6042, 28-372, 28-711
    • Parent Agency:
      DHHS
    Memberships
    • Number of Members:
    • Who Appoints:
    • Legislative Approval:
    • Qualifications of Members:
    • Per Diem:
    • Expense Reimbursement:
    • Term Length:
    • Terms Rotate or Expire at Once:
    Meetings
    • Required FY 2019-2018:
      0
    • Held FY 2019-2018:
      0
    • Required FY 2018-2017:
      0
    • Held FY 2018-2017:
      0
    • Required FY 2017-2016:
      0
    • Held FY 2017-2016:
      0
    • Required FY 2016-2015:
      0
    • Held FY 2016-2015:
      0
    • Required FY 2015-2014:
      0
    • Held FY 2015-2014:
      0
    Operations
    • Support Staff:
      2
    • Shared or Separate:
      Separate
    • FY 2019-2018 Budget:
      0
    • FY 2018-2017 Budget:
      0
    • FY 2017-2016 Budget:
      0
    • FY 2016-2015 Budget:
      0
    • FY 2015-2014 Budget:
      0
    • Other Funding Sources:
      Nurse Aide budget is included in the CMS Federal Nursing Home budget and is not separated out.
    • Spending Authority:
      DHHS
    Other
    • Government Certificates Issued:
      17341
    • Issued Certificate Descriptions:
      Nurse Aide name, education, and adverse findings are placed on the Nebraska Nurse Aide Registry.
    • Government Certificates Revoked:
      0
    • Revoked Certificate Descriptions:
      Will deny or place finding of conviction or abuse/neglect on the Registry if convicted of abuse or neglect or a crime of moral turpitude. The registry status is then marked as ineligible.
    • Government Certificates Denied:
      0
    • Denied Certificate Descriptions:
      NA
    • Government Certificates Penalties Against:
      0
    • Penalty Certificate Descriptions:
      NA
    • Explanation of Effectiveness:
      Explanation PDF
    • Potential Harm
      Regulations are required to ensure minimum education requirements are met which then ensures safety of Nebraskans served by this credentialed unlicensed persons.
    • Regulation Comparison:
      Comparison PDF
    • Subject to Regulations of Act(LB407):
      No

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    General Information
    • Committee of Jurisdiction:
      Health and Human Services
    • Occupation Regulated:
      Nursing, Registered Nurses (RN) and Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN)
    • Occupational Board:
      Nebraska Board of Nursing
    • Contact:
      Ann Oertwich PhD, RN
    • Purpose:
      Mandatory licensure for RNs and LPNs was put in place to protect the public from harm.
    • Regulated Professionals:
      37,944
    • Year Created:
      1909
    • Year Active:
      1909
    • Sunset Date:
      none
    Authorization
    • Statutory Authorization:
      NE Rev Stat § 38-167; Nurse Practice Act is 38-2201 thru 38-2238
    • Parent Agency:
      DHHS Public Health Licensure Unit
    Memberships
    • Number of Members:
      12
    • Who Appoints:
      Board of Health
    • Legislative Approval:
      no
    • Qualifications of Members:
      Eight RNs: 0ne practical nurse educator; one associate degree nurse educator; one baccalaureate nurse educator; two nursing service administrators; two staff RNs; and one advanced practice registered nurse (APRN); two LPNs, and two public members.
    • Per Diem:
      Yes
    • Expense Reimbursement:
      Yes
    • Term Length:
      5 years, may serve two terms
    • Terms Rotate or Expire at Once:
      Terms Rotate
    Meetings
    • Required FY 2019-2018:
      1
    • Held FY 2019-2018:
      12
    • Required FY 2018-2017:
      1
    • Held FY 2018-2017:
      12
    • Required FY 2017-2016:
      1
    • Held FY 2017-2016:
      12
    • Required FY 2016-2015:
      1
    • Held FY 2016-2015:
      12
    • Required FY 2015-2014:
      1
    • Held FY 2015-2014:
      12
    Operations
    • Support Staff:
      8 - 1 RN,EO; 2 RN consultants; 4 health licensing specialists and a Board coordinator
    • Shared or Separate:
      Six RN investigators
    • FY 2019-2018 Budget:
      1908666
    • FY 2018-2017 Budget:
      1803161
    • FY 2017-2016 Budget:
      136000
    • FY 2016-2015 Budget:
      146000
    • FY 2015-2014 Budget:
      102000
    • Other Funding Sources:
      National Council of State Boards of Nursing pays for travel to national meetings
    • Spending Authority:
      none
    Other
    • Government Certificates Issued:
      12847
    • Issued Certificate Descriptions:
      11,157 RN licenses 1,690 LPN licenses
    • Government Certificates Revoked:
      50
    • Revoked Certificate Descriptions:
      Violation of terms of probation - 18 cases Unprofessional Conduct - 25 cases Criminal Convictions - 14 cases Substance Use Disorder - 11 cases Dishonorable Conduct - 10 cases Controlled Substance violation - 9 cases Misrepresentation of facts - 8
    • Government Certificates Denied:
      42
    • Denied Certificate Descriptions:
      Initial licenses denied - 21 Reasons: Criminal convictions (17), discipline in another state (8), substance use disorder (6), & misrepresentation of facts (5). 21 reinstatements from revocation/suspension denied due to insufficient evidence of reform.
    • Government Certificates Penalties Against:
      440
    • Penalty Certificate Descriptions:
      Probation: 175 licenses Suspensions: 75 licenses Censure & Civil Penalty: 67 licenses Censure only: 92 licenses Civil Penalty only: 28 licenses Limitation: 3 licenses
    • Explanation of Effectiveness:
      Explanation PDF
    • Potential Harm
      Harm to patients in an unregulated environment would be considerable. Patient care has become highly technical and advanced. Regulations provide the public the assurance of safe care. The title Nurse is a protected title for that reason.
    • Regulation Comparison:
      Comparison PDF
    • Subject to Regulations of Act(LB407):
      Yes

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    General Information
    • Committee of Jurisdiction:
      Health and Human Services
    • Occupation Regulated:
      Medication Aide
    • Occupational Board:
      None
    • Contact:
      Dan Taylor, RN
    • Purpose:
      71-6720. Purpose of act; applicability. (1) The purposes of the Medication Aide Act are to ensure the health, safety, and welfare of the public by providing for the accurate, cost-effective, efficient, and safe utilization of medication aides to assist in the administration of medications by (a) competent individuals, (b) caretakers who are parents, foster parents, family, friends or legal guardians, and (c) licensed health care professionals.
    • Regulated Professionals:
      21,348
    • Year Created:
      1998
    • Year Active:
      1998
    • Sunset Date:
      N/A
    Authorization
    • Statutory Authorization:
      71-6718 to 71-6742
    • Parent Agency:
      DHHS
    Memberships
    • Number of Members:
      N/A
    • Who Appoints:
      N/A
    • Legislative Approval:
      N/A
    • Qualifications of Members:
      N/A
    • Per Diem:
      No
    • Expense Reimbursement:
      No
    • Term Length:
      N/A
    • Terms Rotate or Expire at Once:
      All Expire
    Meetings
    • Required FY 2019-2018:
      0
    • Held FY 2019-2018:
      0
    • Required FY 2018-2017:
      0
    • Held FY 2018-2017:
      0
    • Required FY 2017-2016:
      0
    • Held FY 2017-2016:
      0
    • Required FY 2016-2015:
      0
    • Held FY 2016-2015:
      0
    • Required FY 2015-2014:
      0
    • Held FY 2015-2014:
      0
    Operations
    • Support Staff:
      2
    • Shared or Separate:
      Separate
    • FY 2019-2018 Budget:
      382816
    • FY 2018-2017 Budget:
      194519
    • FY 2017-2016 Budget:
      212221
    • FY 2016-2015 Budget:
      75120
    • FY 2015-2014 Budget:
      98794
    • Other Funding Sources:
      None
    • Spending Authority:
      DHHS
    Other
    • Government Certificates Issued:
      13965
    • Issued Certificate Descriptions:
      Medication Aide name and education are placed on the Nebraska Medication Aide Registry.
    • Government Certificates Revoked:
      0
    • Revoked Certificate Descriptions:
      Will deny or place finding of conviction on Registry if needed due to lack of moral character. No category to revoke for Medication Aides.
    • Government Certificates Denied:
      1263
    • Denied Certificate Descriptions:
      Lack of moral character or criminal convictions.
    • Government Certificates Penalties Against:
      0
    • Penalty Certificate Descriptions:
      None
    • Explanation of Effectiveness:
      Explanation PDF
    • Potential Harm
      No Board. Regulations are required to ensure minimum education requirements are met which then ensures safety of Nebraskans served by this credentialed unlicensed person.
    • Regulation Comparison:
      Comparison PDF
    • Subject to Regulations of Act(LB407):
      No

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    General Information
    • Committee of Jurisdiction:
      Health and Human Services
    • Occupation Regulated:
      Barbers, barber instructors and barber schools
    • Occupational Board:
      Board of Barber Examiners
    • Contact:
      Ken Allen
    • Purpose:
      The mission of the Board of Barber Examiners is to examine and provide for the licensing of qualified barbers and barber instructors, to enforce the sanitary rules regulating barber shops and schools, to develop and approve barber school curriculum and post-secondary educational requirements for barber instructors, to investigate and resolve consumer complaints and provide the public with a healthy and safe shop environment.
    • Regulated Professionals:
      1400
    • Year Created:
      1927
    • Year Active:
      Current
    • Sunset Date:
      None
    Authorization
    • Statutory Authorization:
      71-225, 71-228 Neb. Rev. State Statutes
    • Parent Agency:
      None
    Memberships
    • Number of Members:
      3
    • Who Appoints:
      Governor
    • Legislative Approval:
      No
    • Qualifications of Members:
      71-221 Each member shall be a practicing barber who has followed the occupation of barbering in this state for at least five years prior to his appointment, and who is actually engaged in the practice of barbering during the term of his appointment.
    • Per Diem:
      Yes
    • Expense Reimbursement:
      Yes
    • Term Length:
      3 years
    • Terms Rotate or Expire at Once:
      Terms Rotate
    Meetings
    • Required FY 2019-2018:
      4
    • Held FY 2019-2018:
      4
    • Required FY 2018-2017:
      4
    • Held FY 2018-2017:
      4
    • Required FY 2017-2016:
      4
    • Held FY 2017-2016:
      4
    • Required FY 2016-2015:
      4
    • Held FY 2016-2015:
      4
    • Required FY 2015-2014:
      4
    • Held FY 2015-2014:
      5
    Operations
    • Support Staff:
      2
    • Shared or Separate:
      Separate
    • FY 2019-2018 Budget:
      138154
    • FY 2018-2017 Budget:
      138433
    • FY 2017-2016 Budget:
      133509
    • FY 2016-2015 Budget:
      125750
    • FY 2015-2014 Budget:
      129318
    • Other Funding Sources:
      Completely self funded
    • Spending Authority:
      Neb. Rev. State Statutes 71-237
    Other
    • Government Certificates Issued:
      2150
    • Issued Certificate Descriptions:
      The agency issues a two year license. Barber, Barber shop, barber instructor, barber School and booth permits are all two year renewable licenses. The average of all active licenses at the end of each two year cycle is about 2150 total licenses issued.
    • Government Certificates Revoked:
      0
    • Revoked Certificate Descriptions:
      No revoked licenses in the last 5 years
    • Government Certificates Denied:
      27
    • Denied Certificate Descriptions:
      License denial is due to lack of proper documents supporting licensure, lack of proper training. Many of the denials came from little or no barber training from a barber school.
    • Government Certificates Penalties Against:
      1
    • Penalty Certificate Descriptions:
      Shop closure due to failing sanitation requirements.
    • Explanation of Effectiveness:
      Explanation PDF
    • Potential Harm
      Major spread of virus or disease. Unsanitary shops or schools. High risk of Danger or harm to the client receiving barber services.
    • Regulation Comparison:
      Comparison PDF
    • Subject to Regulations of Act(LB407):
      No

    Judiciary

  • Report: Fireworks Distributors, Jobbers and Retailers

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    General Information
    • Committee of Jurisdiction:
      Judiciary
    • Occupation Regulated:
      Fireworks-Distributor, Jobber, and Retail Stands
    • Occupational Board:
      N/A
    • Contact:
      Regina Shields
    • Purpose:
      The three types of licenses are to ensure that fireworks are regulated in the State. Fireworks are an inherently dangerous product and it is important to have licensing to help ensure public safety through inspections and a open knowledge base of Nebraska requirements.
    • Regulated Professionals:
      2020 - 667 stands, 51 distributors, 12 jobbers
    • Year Created:
      1977
    • Year Active:
      2020
    • Sunset Date:
      N/A
    Authorization
    • Statutory Authorization:
      28-1246
    • Parent Agency:
      State Fire Marshal
    Memberships
    • Number of Members:
    • Who Appoints:
    • Legislative Approval:
    • Qualifications of Members:
    • Per Diem:
    • Expense Reimbursement:
    • Term Length:
    • Terms Rotate or Expire at Once:
    Meetings
    • Required FY 2020-2019:
      0
    • Held FY 2020-2019:
      0
    • Required FY 2019-2018:
      0
    • Held FY 2019-2018:
      0
    • Required FY 2018-2017:
      0
    • Held FY 2018-2017:
      0
    • Required FY 2017-2016:
      0
    • Held FY 2017-2016:
      0
    • Required FY 2016-2015:
      0
    • Held FY 2016-2015:
      0
    Operations
    • Support Staff:
      2
    • Shared or Separate:
      shared
    • FY 2020-2019 Budget:
      3256
    • FY 2019-2018 Budget:
      4947
    • FY 2018-2017 Budget:
      8873
    • FY 2017-2016 Budget:
      10152
    • FY 2016-2015 Budget:
      11320
    • Other Funding Sources:
      General Funds
    • Spending Authority:
      LB 294
    Other
    • Government Certificates Issued:
      3935
    • Issued Certificate Descriptions:
      This is a five year total for the number of retail stand permits, jobber and distributor licenses that were issued by the Agency. The Distributor and Jobber permits are required to sell to the retail stands. Retail stands sell fireworks to the public.
    • Government Certificates Revoked:
      0
    • Revoked Certificate Descriptions:
      There have been warning letters issued in some cases but no revocations.
    • Government Certificates Denied:
      232
    • Denied Certificate Descriptions:
      In many cases the initial application is denied but information is provided to the applicant on what information is needed for them to reapply and be approved.
    • Government Certificates Penalties Against:
      0
    • Penalty Certificate Descriptions:
      There have been no penalties issued--there are numerous instances where a code violation will be found at the inspection and must be corrected prior to continued sales but the Agency has not had to seek criminal enforcement.
    • Explanation of Effectiveness:
      Explanation PDF
    • Potential Harm
      Fireworks are an inherently dangerous item by their very nature. Without the licensing there could be an increase in injuries and property loss due to the danger posed by the misuse or incorrect storage of fireworks.
    • Regulation Comparison:
      Comparison PDF
    • Subject to Regulations of Act(LB407):
      No
  • Report: Law Enforcement Report

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    General Information
    • Committee of Jurisdiction:
      Judiciary
    • Occupation Regulated:
      Law Enforcement
    • Occupational Board:
      The Nebraska Commission on Law Enforcement and Criminal Justice, and the Police Standards Advisory
    • Contact:
      Laurie Holman
    • Purpose:
      The Nebraska Law Enforcement Training Center is dedicated to educate, train, and evaluate law enforcement officers; as well as regulate statewide training academies and mandated programs, to ensure all meet state certification requirements as established
    • Regulated Professionals:
      4224
    • Year Created:
      1969
    • Year Active:
      1969 (81-1416)
    • Sunset Date:
      N/A
    Authorization
    • Statutory Authorization:
      81-1401 et. Seq.
    • Parent Agency:
      Nebraska Commission on Law Enforcement and Criminal Justice 81-1416, 81-1423
    Memberships
    • Number of Members:
      19 on Crime Commission; 7 on the Police Standards Advisory Council
    • Who Appoints:
      The Governor
    • Legislative Approval:
      No
    • Qualifications of Members:
      81-1407; 81-1417
    • Per Diem:
      No
    • Expense Reimbursement:
      Yes
    • Term Length:
      6 years for Crime Commission board members; 4 years for Police Standards Advisory Committee members
    • Terms Rotate or Expire at Once:
      Terms Rotate
    Meetings
    • Required FY 2019-2018:
      4
    • Held FY 2019-2018:
      4
    • Required FY 2018-2017:
      4
    • Held FY 2018-2017:
      4
    • Required FY 2017-2016:
      4
    • Held FY 2017-2016:
      4
    • Required FY 2016-2015:
      4
    • Held FY 2016-2015:
      4
    • Required FY 2015-2014:
      4
    • Held FY 2015-2014:
      4
    Operations
    • Support Staff:
      51
    • Shared or Separate:
      Shared between the Crime Commission in Lincoln and the Nebraska Law Enforcement Training Center in
    • FY 2019-2018 Budget:
      29827219
    • FY 2018-2017 Budget:
      24475224
    • FY 2017-2016 Budget:
      22041881
    • FY 2016-2015 Budget:
      19775360
    • FY 2015-2014 Budget:
      16389742
    • Other Funding Sources:
      Some of our funds come from various Federal Department of Justice grants.
    • Spending Authority:
      Need more clarification
    Other
    • Government Certificates Issued:
      600
    • Issued Certificate Descriptions:
      Currently in Nebraska, we have 4186 fully certified officers, 38 reserve certified officers, working in a total of 234 law enforcement agencies.
    • Government Certificates Revoked:
      24
    • Revoked Certificate Descriptions:
      Law enforcement certification revocations are governed by Neb. Rev. Stat. 81-1403(6) and Title 79, Chapter 9, of the Nebraska Administrative Code. Certifications may be revoked for reasons which shall include, but not be limited to, incompetence, neglect
    • Government Certificates Denied:
      20
    • Denied Certificate Descriptions:
      We have denied admission into the Nebraska Law Enforcement Training Center which then prohibits them from obtaining their certification (license). The above number is an estimate.
    • Government Certificates Penalties Against:
      10
    • Penalty Certificate Descriptions:
      An officer's certification can be suspended for failing to qualify with his or her handgun or obtaining his or her continuing education hours annually as required. The above number is an estimate.
    • Explanation of Effectiveness:
      Explanation PDF
    • Potential Harm
      The harm would come if we had unlicensed and uncertified law enforcement officers trying to work as public safety officers in the state. They would not know the law, they would not know the standards to which they are held, they would not understand the l
    • Regulation Comparison:
      Comparison PDF
    • Subject to Regulations of Act(LB407):
      No

    Natural Resources

  • Report: Well Water Drillers

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    General Information
    • Committee of Jurisdiction:
      Natural Resources
    • Occupation Regulated:
      Water Well Contractor, Water Well Supervisor, Pump Installation Contractor, Pump Installation Supervisor, Water Well Monitoring Technician, Natural Resources Groundwater Technician
    • Occupational Board:
      Water Well Standards and Contractors' Licensing Board
    • Contact:
      David Miesbach
    • Purpose:
      Provide for the protection of groundwater and public health through the licensing and regulation of water well and pump installation professionals.
    • Regulated Professionals:
      743
    • Year Created:
      1986
    • Year Active:
      1986 - Board, 1988 - Rules and Regulations
    • Sunset Date:
      None
    Authorization
    • Statutory Authorization:
      Water Well Standards and Contractors' Practice Act (46-1201 to 46-1241)
    • Parent Agency:
      NDEE
    Memberships
    • Number of Members:
      10
    • Who Appoints:
      6 by the Governor, 4 Agency representatives (NDEE, NDNR, UNL-CSD, NDHHS)
    • Legislative Approval:
      None
    • Qualifications of Members:
      Resident of the State of Nebraska 5 years experience in the category represented Actively engaged in the business/category represented Licensed by the Program
    • Per Diem:
      Yes
    • Expense Reimbursement:
      Yes
    • Term Length:
      Governor appointees - 5 year terms, up to 2 terms
    • Terms Rotate or Expire at Once:
      Terms Rotate
    Meetings
    • Required FY 2021-2020:
      1
    • Held FY 2021-2020:
      5
    • Required FY 2020-2019:
      1
    • Held FY 2020-2019:
      6
    • Required FY 2019-2018:
      1
    • Held FY 2019-2018:
      5
    • Required FY 2018-2017:
      1
    • Held FY 2018-2017:
      5
    • Required FY 2017-2016:
      1
    • Held FY 2017-2016:
      5
    Operations
    • Support Staff:
      .05 FTE
    • Shared or Separate:
      Shared
    • FY 2021-2020 Budget:
      0
    • FY 2020-2019 Budget:
      0
    • FY 2019-2018 Budget:
      0
    • FY 2018-2017 Budget:
      0
    • FY 2017-2016 Budget:
      0
    • Other Funding Sources:
      None
    • Spending Authority:
      No
    Other
    • Government Certificates Issued:
      286
    • Issued Certificate Descriptions:
      Well Drilling Contractor - 14 Well Drilling Supervisor - 3 Natural Resources Groundwater Technician - 61 Pump Installation Contractor - 27 Pump Installation Supervisor - 4 Water Well Monitoring Technician - 88 Or these combinations of occupations: Well Drilling Contractor/Water Well Monitoring Technician - 11 Well Drilling/Pump Installation Contractor - 68 Well Drilling/Pump Installation Supervisor - 8 Well Drilling Supervisor/Water Well Monitoring Technician - 3
    • Government Certificates Revoked:
      1
    • Revoked Certificate Descriptions:
      License was suspended, not revoked. Well Drilling Contractor - 0 Well Drilling Supervisor – 0 Pump Installation Contractor - 0 Pump Installation Supervisor - 0 Water Well Monitoring Technician – 0 Natural Resources Groundwater Technician – 0 Or these combinations of occupations: Well Drilling Contractor/Water Well Monitoring Technician - 0 Well Drilling/Pump Installation Contractor - 1 Well Drilling/Pump Installation Supervisor - 0 Well Drilling Supervisor/Water Well Monitoring Technician - 0
    • Government Certificates Denied:
      140
    • Denied Certificate Descriptions:
      Denials were for failed exams. Well Drilling Contractor - 9 Well Drilling Supervisor - 1 Pump Installation Contractor - 19 Pump Installation Supervisor - 3 Water Well Monitoring Technician - 71 Natural Resources Groundwater Technician – 21 Or these combinations of occupations: Well Drilling Contractor/Water Well Monitoring Technician - 1 Well Drilling/Pump Installation Contractor - 13 Well Drilling/Pump Installation Supervisor - 2 Well Drilling Supervisor/Water Well Monitoring Technician - 0
    • Government Certificates Penalties Against:
      227
    • Penalty Certificate Descriptions:
      Penalties were assessed for reinstatement of license. ($35/license) Well Drilling Contractor - 35 Well Drilling Supervisor – 2 Pump Installation Contractor - 30 Pump Installation Supervisor - 9 Water Well Monitoring Technician - 46 Natural Resources Groundwater Technician - 16 Or these combinations of occupations: Well Drilling Contractor/Water Well Monitoring Technician - 21 Well Drilling/Pump Installation Contractor - 62 Well Drilling/Pump Installation Supervisor - 4 Well Drilling Supervisor/Water Well Monitoring Technician - 2
    • Explanation of Effectiveness:
      Explanation PDF
    • Potential Harm
      Without proper well construction, groundwater in which >85% of Nebraskans rely on for drinking water may be impacted by contaminants from the surface or subsurface. Well construction regulations are drafted by the Board.
    • Regulation Comparison:
      Comparison PDF
    • Subject to Regulations of Act(LB407):
      No
  • Report: Geologists
  • Report: Underground Storage Tank Installation and Closing

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    General Information
    • Committee of Jurisdiction:
      Natural Resources
    • Occupation Regulated:
      Geologists
    • Occupational Board:
      Board of Geologists
    • Contact:
      Gail Parris, Administrative Assistant, gail.parris@nebraska.gov , 402-471-8383
    • Purpose:
      Geologists’ work helps ensure that critical facilities (bridges, dams, roads, tunnels) are built in structurally sound areas, and that critical natural resources (e.g. groundwater and soil) are well managed and not contaminated. Geology is observational, descriptive, objective and predictive. Geologists have advanced education and experience needed to investigate earthen materials and natural hazards that affect the public. No other profession has equivalent education and professional experience
    • Regulated Professionals:
      306 licensees (118 residents, 188 non-residents); 54 organizations (12 from NE, 42 other states)
    • Year Created:
      1998
    • Year Active:
      1999
    • Sunset Date:
      None
    Authorization
    • Statutory Authorization:
      N.R.S. §§ 81-3501 to 81-3541
    • Parent Agency:
      None
    Memberships
    • Number of Members:
      Seven
    • Who Appoints:
      Governor
    • Legislative Approval:
      No
    • Qualifications of Members:
      See N.R.S. §§ 81-3520 to 81-3521
    • Per Diem:
      No
    • Expense Reimbursement:
      Yes
    • Term Length:
      Five Years
    • Terms Rotate or Expire at Once:
      Terms Rotate
    Meetings
    • Required FY 2020-2019:
      1
    • Held FY 2020-2019:
      4
    • Required FY 2019-2018:
      1
    • Held FY 2019-2018:
      5
    • Required FY 2018-2017:
      1
    • Held FY 2018-2017:
      4
    • Required FY 2017-2016:
      1
    • Held FY 2017-2016:
      5
    • Required FY 2016-2015:
      1
    • Held FY 2016-2015:
      4
    Operations
    • Support Staff:
      Part-time commitments from seven staff
    • Shared or Separate:
      Shared – Administrative Service Contract with the Board of Engineers and Architects
    • FY 2020-2019 Budget:
      32903
    • FY 2019-2018 Budget:
      31843
    • FY 2018-2017 Budget:
      32783
    • FY 2017-2016 Budget:
      29529
    • FY 2016-2015 Budget:
      29095
    • Other Funding Sources:
      None – The Board is self-funded from fees collected from applications and renewals.
    • Spending Authority:
      N.R.S. § 81-3524
    Other
    • Government Certificates Issued:
      84
    • Issued Certificate Descriptions:
      54 professional geologist licenses, 27 certificates of authorization for geologic firms, and 3 temporary permits
    • Government Certificates Revoked:
      0
    • Revoked Certificate Descriptions:
      N/A
    • Government Certificates Denied:
      1
    • Denied Certificate Descriptions:
      A geologist was denied reinstatement in July 2017 due to not meeting Nebraska’s license requirements at the time. The individual has since met the current licensure requirements and now holds a license in good standing.
    • Government Certificates Penalties Against:
      1
    • Penalty Certificate Descriptions:
      The Board assessed civil penalties in the amount of $1,000 and recouped costs in the amount of $200 for the above case.
    • Explanation of Effectiveness:
      Explanation PDF
    • Potential Harm
      Errors may cause a loss of life and/or property, incorrect or incomplete work must be repeated, lower cost/benefit ratios resulting from inefficient work, potential higher costs of supervision, and legal liability (licensure assigns responsibility).
    • Regulation Comparison:
      Comparison PDF
    • Subject to Regulations of Act(LB407):
      No

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    General Information
    • Committee of Jurisdiction:
      Natural Resources
    • Occupation Regulated:
      Installation/Closures of Underground Storage Tanks
    • Occupational Board:
      N/A
    • Contact:
      Regina Shields
    • Purpose:
      The Legislature found that the number of leaking underground storage tanks throughout the state was increasing and that there existed a serious threat to the health and safety of citizens because substances contained in leaking storage tanks are often potential ground water contaminants and major fire and explosive hazards. The SFM Agency was tasked with developing regulations that would include " Provisions to establish a system for licensing tank installation and removal contractors;"
    • Regulated Professionals:
      114 have tested this year--new and renewals
    • Year Created:
      1986
    • Year Active:
      2020
    • Sunset Date:
      None
    Authorization
    • Statutory Authorization:
      81-18,123 of Petroleum Products and Hazardous Substances Storage and Handling Act.
    • Parent Agency:
      Nebraska State Fire Marshal
    Memberships
    • Number of Members:
      N/A
    • Who Appoints:
      N/A
    • Legislative Approval:
      N/A
    • Qualifications of Members:
      N/A
    • Per Diem:
      No
    • Expense Reimbursement:
      No
    • Term Length:
      N/A
    • Terms Rotate or Expire at Once:
    Meetings
    • Required FY 2020-2019:
      0
    • Held FY 2020-2019:
      0
    • Required FY 2019-2018:
      0
    • Held FY 2019-2018:
      0
    • Required FY 2018-2017:
      0
    • Held FY 2018-2017:
      0
    • Required FY 2017-2016:
      0
    • Held FY 2017-2016:
      0
    • Required FY 2016-2015:
      0
    • Held FY 2016-2015:
      0
    Operations
    • Support Staff:
      1
    • Shared or Separate:
      Shared
    • FY 2020-2019 Budget:
      1441
    • FY 2019-2018 Budget:
      2626
    • FY 2018-2017 Budget:
      1979
    • FY 2017-2016 Budget:
      2740
    • FY 2016-2015 Budget:
      2433
    • Other Funding Sources:
      State Cash Fund 22110; Federal Grant fund 42121
    • Spending Authority:
      LB 294
    Other
    • Government Certificates Issued:
      226
    • Issued Certificate Descriptions:
      Applicants for must pass a test given by the Agency; this testing is offered once a month. An applicant may take up to two tests before having to wait six months to test again. Once an applicant passes the test, the Agency issues a three year license.
    • Government Certificates Revoked:
      3
    • Revoked Certificate Descriptions:
      The licenses were suspended until all required paperwork was submitted to the Agency. Once received the licenses were put back in good standing.
    • Government Certificates Denied:
      0
    • Denied Certificate Descriptions:
      *The applicant must pass the test to get the license; it is denied until a passing grade is achieved. *
    • Government Certificates Penalties Against:
      0
    • Penalty Certificate Descriptions:
      N/A
    • Explanation of Effectiveness:
      Explanation PDF
    • Potential Harm
      Without the proper training and licensure procedures there could be tanks installed or removed incorrectly resulting in leaks of hazardous materials into the ground water. This is an environmental hazard and a potential for fire/explosions.
    • Regulation Comparison:
      Comparison PDF
    • Subject to Regulations of Act(LB407):
      No
  • Report: Private Onsite Wastewater Treatment System Professionals Report
  • Report: Wastewater Treatment Facilities Operators Report

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    General Information
    • Committee of Jurisdiction:
      Natural Resources
    • Occupation Regulated:
      Private Onsite Wastewater Treatment System Professionals who design, install, inspect, maintain and
    • Occupational Board:
      There is no occupational board for this profession. This certification program is administered by t
    • Contact:
      Shelley Schneider, 402-471-4216, shelley.schneider@nebraska.gov
    • Purpose:
      Protect the air, water, and land of the State through certification and regulation of onsite wastewater treatment system professionals. Prior to enactment of the legislation, Lancaster and Douglas counties had certification requirements for onsite wastew
    • Regulated Professionals:
      545
    • Year Created:
      2003 (statute passed)
    • Year Active:
      2004 (regulation effective)
    • Sunset Date:
      No sunset date.
    Authorization
    • Statutory Authorization:
      Neb. Rev. Stat. 81-15,236 to 81-15,253. Regulation: NAC Title 124, Rules and Regulations for the D
    • Parent Agency:
      Nebraska Department of Environment and Energy
    Memberships
    • Number of Members:
      N/A
    • Who Appoints:
      N/A
    • Legislative Approval:
      N/A
    • Qualifications of Members:
      N/A
    • Per Diem:
    • Expense Reimbursement:
    • Term Length:
    • Terms Rotate or Expire at Once:
    Meetings
    • Required FY 2019-2018:
      0
    • Held FY 2019-2018:
      0
    • Required FY 2018-2017:
      0
    • Held FY 2018-2017:
      0
    • Required FY 2017-2016:
      0
    • Held FY 2017-2016:
      0
    • Required FY 2016-2015:
      0
    • Held FY 2016-2015:
      0
    • Required FY 2015-2014:
      0
    • Held FY 2015-2014:
      0
    Operations
    • Support Staff:
      Staff assistant, 0.75 FTE; Program Specialist, 2 FTE; Section Supervisor, 0.5 FTE
    • Shared or Separate:
      The supervisor and staff supports both onsite wastewater professional certification and operator ce
    • FY 2019-2018 Budget:
      430150
    • FY 2018-2017 Budget:
      393172
    • FY 2017-2016 Budget:
      280965
    • FY 2016-2015 Budget:
      328646
    • FY 2015-2014 Budget:
      333926
    • Other Funding Sources:
      The budget values above represent the total amount spent for each fiscal year for the Registration
    • Spending Authority:
      Collection of fees is Neb. Rev. Stat. 81-15,284.01; cash funds are 81-15,250 and 81-12,250.01.
    Other
    • Government Certificates Issued:
      545
    • Issued Certificate Descriptions:
      There is no occupation board. The certification expires on December 31 of each odd numbered year, many of the certifications issued are renewals. The number of certifications has ranged from 511 in 2015 to 566 in 2017 during the past 5 years.
    • Government Certificates Revoked:
      0
    • Revoked Certificate Descriptions:
      N/A
    • Government Certificates Denied:
      0
    • Denied Certificate Descriptions:
      There is no occupational board. To obtain a certification the individual must pay the fee and pass the exam. The past two years the Department has administered 186 exams, with a pass rate of 77%. The historical pass rate is similar. If an individual f
    • Government Certificates Penalties Against:
      0
    • Penalty Certificate Descriptions:
      There is no occupational board. The Department refers enforcement cases to the Attorney General’s Office. Within the past 5 years the Attorney General collected one penalty (2016-- $10,000, $5,000 subject to waiver). For the purposes of this response,
    • Explanation of Effectiveness:
      Explanation PDF
    • Potential Harm
      Nearly all rural homes rely on an onsite wastewater system for treatment of household wastewater. It is the ultimately the responsibility of the land owner to ensure onsite wastewater systems are properly installed as the homeowner would bear the cost of
    • Regulation Comparison:
      Comparison PDF
    • Subject to Regulations of Act(LB407):
      No

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    General Information
    • Committee of Jurisdiction:
      Natural Resources
    • Occupation Regulated:
      Wastewater Treatment Facilities Operators are individuals who regularly make recommendations about
    • Occupational Board:
      There is no occupational board. The certification program is administered by the Department of Env
    • Contact:
      Shelley Schneider, 402-471-4216, shelley.schneider@nebraska.gov
    • Purpose:
      Protect the air, water, and land of the State through regulation of wastewater treatment system operators in the State.
    • Regulated Professionals:
      936
    • Year Created:
      1987
    • Year Active:
      1987
    • Sunset Date:
      In Neb. Rev. Stat 81-15,132 there is a provision to allow for restricted certification that sunset
    Authorization
    • Statutory Authorization:
      Wastewater Treatment Operator Certification Act - Neb. Rev. Stat. 81-15,128 to 81-15,143. Neb. Rev
    • Parent Agency:
      Nebraska Department of Environment and Energy
    Memberships
    • Number of Members:
      N/A
    • Who Appoints:
      N/A
    • Legislative Approval:
      N/A
    • Qualifications of Members:
      N/A
    • Per Diem:
    • Expense Reimbursement:
    • Term Length:
      N/A
    • Terms Rotate or Expire at Once:
    Meetings
    • Required FY 2019-2018:
      0
    • Held FY 2019-2018:
      0
    • Required FY 2018-2017:
      0
    • Held FY 2018-2017:
      0
    • Required FY 2017-2016:
      0
    • Held FY 2017-2016:
      0
    • Required FY 2016-2015:
      0
    • Held FY 2016-2015:
      0
    • Required FY 2015-2014:
      0
    • Held FY 2015-2014:
      0
    Operations
    • Support Staff:
      Staff Assistant, 0.25 FTE; Program Specialist, 1 FTE; Section Supervisor 0.10 FTE
    • Shared or Separate:
      The program is administered by one Program Specialist with additional support from a Staff Assistan
    • FY 2019-2018 Budget:
      80157
    • FY 2018-2017 Budget:
      94265
    • FY 2017-2016 Budget:
      94680
    • FY 2016-2015 Budget:
      95308
    • FY 2015-2014 Budget:
      88744
    • Other Funding Sources:
      The program is funded through fees on testing and certification renewals. Each operator must renew
    • Spending Authority:
      Collection of fees is 81-15,130 (8); cash fund is 81-15,143.
    Other
    • Government Certificates Issued:
      936
    • Issued Certificate Descriptions:
      There is no occupational board. Individuals are certified for 2 years on a rolling calendar basis, therefore the Department is renewing certifications on a regular basis. Currently there are 936 certified individuals and this number has ranged from 936 t
    • Government Certificates Revoked:
      3
    • Revoked Certificate Descriptions:
      There is no occupational board. The Director may revoke, suspend, or refuse to grant the certificate of an operator, following opportunity for hearing, upon any reasonable ground including, but not limited to, the following: (1) The operator has practiced
    • Government Certificates Denied:
      0
    • Denied Certificate Descriptions:
      N/A
    • Government Certificates Penalties Against:
      0
    • Penalty Certificate Descriptions:
      There is no occupational board. The Department would refer enforcement cases to the Attorney General’s Office. No cases have been referred in the last five years.
    • Explanation of Effectiveness:
      Explanation PDF
    • Potential Harm
      Certification of wastewater operators is a required element of the EPA National Pollution Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permitting program. If wastewater operators were no longer certified in Nebraska, it is unclear who would perform the certificat
    • Regulation Comparison:
      Comparison PDF
    • Subject to Regulations of Act(LB407):
      No

    Urban Affairs

  • Report: Home Inspectors

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    General Information
    • Committee of Jurisdiction:
      Urban Affairs
    • Occupation Regulated:
      Home Inspectors
    • Occupational Board:
      N/A
    • Contact:
      David Wilson
    • Purpose:
      Inspections have great influence on home buying. They can cause contracts to be terminated because they incorrectly report supposed problems causing the buyer to back out or may mislead buyers into thinking the home was in better condition that it actually is. To protect buyers of residential real estate from costly repairs due to defects that should have been discovered by the home inspector they hired to inspect the property. Provides a public database of active home inspectors.
    • Regulated Professionals:
      65
    • Year Created:
      2021
    • Year Active:
      2023
    • Sunset Date:
      None
    Authorization
    • Statutory Authorization:
      76-3602
    • Parent Agency:
      Secretary of State
    Memberships
    • Number of Members:
    • Who Appoints:
    • Legislative Approval:
    • Qualifications of Members:
    • Per Diem:
    • Expense Reimbursement:
    • Term Length:
    • Terms Rotate or Expire at Once:
    Meetings
    • Required FY 2023-2022:
      0
    • Held FY 2023-2022:
      0
    • Required FY 2022-2021:
      0
    • Held FY 2022-2021:
      0
    • Required FY 2021-2020:
      0
    • Held FY 2021-2020:
      0
    • Required FY 2020-2019:
      0
    • Held FY 2020-2019:
      0
    • Required FY 2019-2018:
      0
    • Held FY 2019-2018:
      0
    Operations
    • Support Staff:
      2
    • Shared or Separate:
      Shared
    • FY 2023-2022 Budget:
      72
    • FY 2022-2021 Budget:
      0
    • FY 2021-2020 Budget:
      0
    • FY 2020-2019 Budget:
      0
    • FY 2019-2018 Budget:
      0
    • Other Funding Sources:
      None
    • Spending Authority:
      76-3603
    Other
    • Government Certificates Issued:
      65
    • Issued Certificate Descriptions:
      Registration of Home Inspector, the only class of issued certifications, licenses, or registrations.
    • Government Certificates Revoked:
      0
    • Revoked Certificate Descriptions:
      N/A
    • Government Certificates Denied:
      0
    • Denied Certificate Descriptions:
      N/A
    • Government Certificates Penalties Against:
      0
    • Penalty Certificate Descriptions:
      N/A
    • Explanation of Effectiveness:
      Explanation PDF
    • Potential Harm
      Prior to this registration requirement, home inspectors were not required to carry insurance to cover for any damages due to their professional negligence or malpractice. Now, a home buyer harmed by an incompetent home inspector will be able to recoup the costs of the home repairs needed that the home inspector missed.
    • Regulation Comparison:
      Comparison PDF
    • Subject to Regulations of Act(LB407):
      No
  • Report: Master Plumbers

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    General Information
    • Committee of Jurisdiction:
      Urban Affairs
    • Plumbing Board:
      City of Schuyler
    • Contact:
      Donald Glodowski
    • Purpose:
      We want all plumbing work within our jurisdiction to be done my a licensed qualified plumber
    • Regulated Professionals:
      13
    • Year Created:
      1972
    • Year Active:
      1972
    • Sunset Date:
      N/A
    Authorization
    • Parent Department/Division:
      City of Schuyler
    Memberships
    • Number of Members:
      1
    • Who Appoints:
      Mayor
    • City Council/Village Board/City Manager Approval:
      Approval by Schuyler City Council
    • Qualifications of Members:
      Supposed to be All licensed plumbers, with exception of board of health member. But to date the board is composed of only the City Building/ Plumbing Inspector
    • Per Diem:
      No
    • Expense Reimbursement:
      No
    • Term Length:
      2 yrs
    • Terms Rotate or Expire at Once:
      All Expire
    Meetings
    • Required FY 2022-2021:
      0
    • Held FY 2022-2021:
      0
    • Required FY 2021-2020:
      0
    • Held FY 2021-2020:
      0
    • Required FY 2020-2019:
      0
    • Held FY 2020-2019:
      0
    • Required FY 2019-2018:
      0
    • Held FY 2019-2018:
      0
    • Required FY 2018-2017:
      0
    • Held FY 2018-2017:
      0
    Operations
    • Support Staff:
      1
    • Shared or Separate:
      shared
    • FY 2022-2021 Budget:
      0
    • FY 2021-2020 Budget:
      0
    • FY 2020-2019 Budget:
      0
    • FY 2019-2018 Budget:
      0
    • FY 2018-2017 Budget:
      0
    • Funding Sources:
      N/A
    • Spending Authority:
      City Clerk
    Other
    • Plumbing Certificates Issued:
      2
    • Issued Certificate Descriptions:
      Two local plumbers who provided information proving they had passed the national plumbing test
    • Plumbing Certificates Revoked:
      0
    • Revoked Certificate Descriptions:
      N/A
    • Plumbing Certificates Denied:
      0
    • Denied Certificate Descriptions:
      We do not do our own testing anymore, all plumbers have testing through a testing agency
    • Plumbing Certificates Penalties Against:
      0
    • Penalty Certificate Descriptions:
      None
    • Explanation of Effectiveness:
      Explanation PDF
    • Potential Harm
      Health and safety concerns warrant the need for licensing
    • Regulation Comparison:
      Comparison PDF
    • Subject to Regulations of Act(LB407):
      No

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    General Information
    • Committee of Jurisdiction:
      Urban Affairs
    • Plumbing Board:
      Omaha Plumbing Board
    • Contact:
      Dave Miller (Chair)
    • Purpose:
      To make sure we have qualified and experienced plumbers to keep our city safe.
    • Regulated Professionals:
      1037
    • Year Created:
      1956 ?
    • Year Active:
      1956 ?
    • Sunset Date:
      1957 ?
    Authorization
    • Parent Department/Division:
      Planning Department
    Memberships
    • Number of Members:
      8
    • Who Appoints:
      Mayor
    • City Council/Village Board/City Manager Approval:
      City Council
    • Qualifications of Members:
      Each voting member shall provide a 1,000.00 bond. (1) Member being the Douglas County Health Department health Director, or Designated representative serving as the only non voting member. (2) Members of a holder of a valid master plumbers license for a minimum 5 years and one member currently affiliated with a union shop and one member affiliated with a non-union shop working in jurisdiction. (2) Members holder of a valid journeyman's license minimum of 5 years and one member currently affiliated with a union shop and one member affiliated with a non-union shop working in jurisdiction. (1) Member being a Licensed architect to practice in the State of Nebraska. (1) Member being a mechanical engineer licensed to practice in the State of Nebraska. (1) Member of the general public not associated with the plumbing industry.
    • Per Diem:
    • Expense Reimbursement:
      Yes
    • Term Length:
      3 years
    • Terms Rotate or Expire at Once:
      Terms Rotate
    Meetings
    • Required FY 2022-2021:
      17
    • Held FY 2022-2021:
      15
    • Required FY 2021-2020:
      16
    • Held FY 2021-2020:
      16
    • Required FY 2020-2019:
      23
    • Held FY 2020-2019:
      19
    • Required FY 2019-2018:
      24
    • Held FY 2019-2018:
      23
    • Required FY 2018-2017:
      24
    • Held FY 2018-2017:
      24
    Operations
    • Support Staff:
      1 Recording Secretary
    • Shared or Separate:
      shared
    • FY 2022-2021 Budget:
      500
    • FY 2021-2020 Budget:
      3500
    • FY 2020-2019 Budget:
      3500
    • FY 2019-2018 Budget:
      5000
    • FY 2018-2017 Budget:
      5000
    • Funding Sources:
      permits and inspections
    • Spending Authority:
      City of Omaha
    Other
    • Plumbing Certificates Issued:
      1037
    • Issued Certificate Descriptions:
      Must pass a test issued by the plumbing board.
    • Plumbing Certificates Revoked:
      0
    • Revoked Certificate Descriptions:
      0
    • Plumbing Certificates Denied:
      0
    • Denied Certificate Descriptions:
      0
    • Plumbing Certificates Penalties Against:
      0
    • Penalty Certificate Descriptions:
      0
    • Explanation of Effectiveness:
      Explanation PDF
    • Potential Harm
    • Regulation Comparison:
      Comparison PDF
    • Subject to Regulations of Act(LB407):
      No

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    General Information
    • Committee of Jurisdiction:
      Urban Affairs
    • Plumbing Board:
      City of Hastings Examining Board
    • Contact:
      Kevin Kubo
    • Purpose:
      To protect the public by ensuring codes are followed.
    • Regulated Professionals:
      89
    • Year Created:
      1973
    • Year Active:
      1973
    • Sunset Date:
      none
    Authorization
    • Parent Department/Division:
      Development Services/Engineering
    Memberships
    • Number of Members:
      4
    • Who Appoints:
      Mayor
    • City Council/Village Board/City Manager Approval:
      Hastings
    • Qualifications of Members:
      Experience
    • Per Diem:
      No
    • Expense Reimbursement:
      No
    • Term Length:
      active till resignation
    • Terms Rotate or Expire at Once:
      Terms Rotate
    Meetings
    • Required FY 2022-2021:
      1
    • Held FY 2022-2021:
      1
    • Required FY 2021-2020:
      1
    • Held FY 2021-2020:
      0
    • Required FY 2020-2019:
      1
    • Held FY 2020-2019:
      0
    • Required FY 2019-2018:
      1
    • Held FY 2019-2018:
      0
    • Required FY 2018-2017:
      1
    • Held FY 2018-2017:
      1
    Operations
    • Support Staff:
      2
    • Shared or Separate:
      Shared
    • FY 2022-2021 Budget:
      1
    • FY 2021-2020 Budget:
      1
    • FY 2020-2019 Budget:
      1
    • FY 2019-2018 Budget:
      1
    • FY 2018-2017 Budget:
      1
    • Funding Sources:
      General Fund
    • Spending Authority:
      Department Head
    Other
    • Plumbing Certificates Issued:
      89
    • Issued Certificate Descriptions:
      Must present work experience, passing exam, pay all related fees.
    • Plumbing Certificates Revoked:
      0
    • Revoked Certificate Descriptions:
      Not available
    • Plumbing Certificates Denied:
      0
    • Denied Certificate Descriptions:
      There have been several plumbers that have not passed the Exam.
    • Plumbing Certificates Penalties Against:
      0
    • Penalty Certificate Descriptions:
      None
    • Explanation of Effectiveness:
      Explanation PDF
    • Potential Harm
      Public health could be at risk by not following adopted codes.
    • Regulation Comparison:
      Comparison PDF
    • Subject to Regulations of Act(LB407):
      No

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    General Information
    • Committee of Jurisdiction:
      Urban Affairs
    • Plumbing Board:
      Board of Examination of Plumbers
    • Contact:
      Rob Mierau
    • Purpose:
      I believe the purpose of the licensure program was to ensure workers have the full understandings of how to do all of the work in the plumbing trade. I also believe it was a way for the plumbing business to regulate who could work in the industry and who could not, based on their skills. It also allowed for the industry to set standards in their trade. However, I do not necessarily feel the purpose is the same in today’s society.
    • Regulated Professionals:
      75-100
    • Year Created:
      1971
    • Year Active:
      1971
    • Sunset Date:
      N/A
    Authorization
    • Parent Department/Division:
      City of Beatrice
    Memberships
    • Number of Members:
      7
    • Who Appoints:
      Mayor, by and with consent of the city council
    • City Council/Village Board/City Manager Approval:
      City Council
    • Qualifications of Members:
      All members of the plumbing board shall be residents of the city or live within the zoning jurisdiction of the city. The plumbing inspector and the journeyman and master plumbers shall be licensed plumbers.
    • Per Diem:
      No
    • Expense Reimbursement:
      No
    • Term Length:
      Journeyman & master plumbers for terms of 3 years, health officer & inspector same term as mayo
    • Terms Rotate or Expire at Once:
      All Expire
    Meetings
    • Required FY 2022-2021:
      2
    • Held FY 2022-2021:
      0
    • Required FY 2021-2020:
      2
    • Held FY 2021-2020:
      0
    • Required FY 2020-2019:
      2
    • Held FY 2020-2019:
      0
    • Required FY 2019-2018:
      2
    • Held FY 2019-2018:
      0
    • Required FY 2018-2017:
      2
    • Held FY 2018-2017:
      2
    Operations
    • Support Staff:
      Three
    • Shared or Separate:
      Shared
    • FY 2022-2021 Budget:
      100
    • FY 2021-2020 Budget:
      100
    • FY 2020-2019 Budget:
      100
    • FY 2019-2018 Budget:
      100
    • FY 2018-2017 Budget:
      100
    • Funding Sources:
      General fund/operations
    • Spending Authority:
    Other
    • Plumbing Certificates Issued:
      259
    • Issued Certificate Descriptions:
      Master plumbers 91 Journeyman plumbers 58 Apprentice plumber 92 Water conditioner 15 Master drain layers 3
    • Plumbing Certificates Revoked:
      0
    • Revoked Certificate Descriptions:
      N/A
    • Plumbing Certificates Denied:
      0
    • Denied Certificate Descriptions:
      N/A
    • Plumbing Certificates Penalties Against:
      0
    • Penalty Certificate Descriptions:
      N/A
    • Explanation of Effectiveness:
      Explanation PDF
    • Potential Harm
      I do not see any harm if this occupation is no longer licensed. Overall, this trade is treated differently than other trades that are not regulate, and I’m not sure why. I feel that plumbers, like other trades, will weed themselves out through their knowledge of the codes through inspections and their overall craftsmanship for their customers.
    • Regulation Comparison:
      Comparison PDF
    • Subject to Regulations of Act(LB407):
      No

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    General Information
    • Committee of Jurisdiction:
      Urban Affairs
    • Plumbing Board:
      Board of Examination of Plumbers
    • Contact:
      Rob Mierau
    • Purpose:
      I believe the purpose of the licensure program was to ensure workers have the full understandings of how to do all of the work in the plumbing trade. I also believe it was a way for the plumbing business to regulate who could work in the industry and who could not, based on their skills. It also allowed for the industry to set standards in their trade. However, I do not necessarily feel the purpose is the same in today’s society.
    • Regulated Professionals:
      75-100
    • Year Created:
      1971
    • Year Active:
      1971
    • Sunset Date:
      N/A
    Authorization
    • Parent Department/Division:
      City of Beatrice
    Memberships
    • Number of Members:
      7
    • Who Appoints:
      Mayor, by and with consent of the city council
    • City Council/Village Board/City Manager Approval:
      City Council
    • Qualifications of Members:
      All members of the plumbing board shall be residents of the city or live within the zoning jurisdiction of the city. The plumbing inspector and the journeyman and master plumbers shall be licensed plumbers.
    • Per Diem:
      No
    • Expense Reimbursement:
      No
    • Term Length:
      Journeyman & master plumbers for terms of 3 years, health officer & inspector same term as mayo
    • Terms Rotate or Expire at Once:
      All Expire
    Meetings
    • Required FY 2022-2021:
      2
    • Held FY 2022-2021:
      0
    • Required FY 2021-2020:
      2
    • Held FY 2021-2020:
      0
    • Required FY 2020-2019:
      2
    • Held FY 2020-2019:
      0
    • Required FY 2019-2018:
      2
    • Held FY 2019-2018:
      0
    • Required FY 2018-2017:
      2
    • Held FY 2018-2017:
      2
    Operations
    • Support Staff:
      Three
    • Shared or Separate:
      Shared
    • FY 2022-2021 Budget:
      100
    • FY 2021-2020 Budget:
      100
    • FY 2020-2019 Budget:
      100
    • FY 2019-2018 Budget:
      100
    • FY 2018-2017 Budget:
      100
    • Funding Sources:
      General fund/operations
    • Spending Authority:
    Other
    • Plumbing Certificates Issued:
      259
    • Issued Certificate Descriptions:
      Master plumbers 91 Journeyman plumbers 58 Apprentice plumber 92 Water conditioner 15 Master drain layers 3
    • Plumbing Certificates Revoked:
      0
    • Revoked Certificate Descriptions:
      N/A
    • Plumbing Certificates Denied:
      0
    • Denied Certificate Descriptions:
      N/A
    • Plumbing Certificates Penalties Against:
      0
    • Penalty Certificate Descriptions:
      N/A
    • Explanation of Effectiveness:
      Explanation PDF
    • Potential Harm
      I do not see any harm if this occupation is no longer licensed. Overall, this trade is treated differently than other trades that are not regulate, and I’m not sure why. I feel that plumbers, like other trades, will weed themselves out through their knowledge of the codes through inspections and their overall craftsmanship for their customers.
    • Regulation Comparison:
      Comparison PDF
    • Subject to Regulations of Act(LB407):
      No

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    General Information
    • Committee of Jurisdiction:
      Urban Affairs
    • Plumbing Board:
      Plumbers Examing board
    • Contact:
      Building Official
    • Purpose:
      Allows us direct contact with the licensee, for the purpose of providing services for the benefit of the public in connection with public health, safety and welfare.
    • Regulated Professionals:
      59
    • Year Created:
      1961
    • Year Active:
      60
    • Sunset Date:
      None
    Authorization
    • Parent Department/Division:
      Building/Zoning Office
    Memberships
    • Number of Members:
      4
    • Who Appoints:
      Mayor
    • City Council/Village Board/City Manager Approval:
      City Council
    • Qualifications of Members:
      Chief Health Officer, Plumbing Inspector, Journey Plumber, Master Plumber. All licensed plumbers except Chief Health Officer, and residents of city or ETJ
    • Per Diem:
      No
    • Expense Reimbursement:
      No
    • Term Length:
      3 years
    • Terms Rotate or Expire at Once:
      All Expire
    Meetings
    • Required FY 2022-2021:
      0
    • Held FY 2022-2021:
      0
    • Required FY 2021-2020:
      0
    • Held FY 2021-2020:
      0
    • Required FY 2020-2019:
      0
    • Held FY 2020-2019:
      0
    • Required FY 2019-2018:
      0
    • Held FY 2019-2018:
      0
    • Required FY 2018-2017:
      0
    • Held FY 2018-2017:
      0
    Operations
    • Support Staff:
      Municipal Assistance
    • Shared or Separate:
      Shared
    • FY 2022-2021 Budget:
      0
    • FY 2021-2020 Budget:
      0
    • FY 2020-2019 Budget:
      0
    • FY 2019-2018 Budget:
      0
    • FY 2018-2017 Budget:
      0
    • Funding Sources:
      General Building Inspections Budget
    • Spending Authority:
    Other
    • Plumbing Certificates Issued:
      0
    • Issued Certificate Descriptions:
      Copies of Metro licenses or ICC test results
    • Plumbing Certificates Revoked:
      0
    • Revoked Certificate Descriptions:
      No revocations
    • Plumbing Certificates Denied:
      0
    • Denied Certificate Descriptions:
      No valid Metro licenses were denied
    • Plumbing Certificates Penalties Against:
      0
    • Penalty Certificate Descriptions:
      No violations
    • Explanation of Effectiveness:
      Explanation PDF
    • Potential Harm
      Unqualified plumbers lack specialized training and tools and the understanding of best plumbing practices which could lead to unnecessary repairs or damage to surrounding infrastructure.
    • Regulation Comparison:
      Comparison PDF
    • Subject to Regulations of Act(LB407):
      No

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    General Information
    • Committee of Jurisdiction:
      Urban Affairs
    • Plumbing Board:
      City of Gering
    • Contact:
      Jeff Vance
    • Purpose:
      The City provides oversight in order to ensure that plumbing and HVAC installations are done correctly. Plumbers who are unqualified can property damage, financial harm, and can even put people’s lives in danger, due to the risk of carbon monoxide. Residents should be able to know that as long as they hire a licensed plumber, they will be qualified and will have bonding and insurance so that there is some recourse if there are issues with the work.
    • Regulated Professionals:
      144
    • Year Created:
      1975
    • Year Active:
      1975 to present
    • Sunset Date:
      Non Expire
    Authorization
    • Parent Department/Division:
      Engineering
    Memberships
    • Number of Members:
      6
    • Who Appoints:
      Mayor
    • City Council/Village Board/City Manager Approval:
      City Council
    • Qualifications of Members:
      The Plumbing Board shall have the power and it shall be its duty, to adopt rules and regulations, not inconsistent with the laws of the state or the ordinances of the city, for the sanitary construction, alteration and inspection of plumbing and sewage connections and drains placed in or in connection with any and every building in the city in which it will prescribe the kind and size of material to be used in such plumbing and the manner in which such work shall be done, which rules and regulations, except such are adopted for its own convenience only, shall be approved by ordinance by the Mayor and City Council.
    • Per Diem:
      No
    • Expense Reimbursement:
      No
    • Term Length:
      3 years
    • Terms Rotate or Expire at Once:
      Terms Rotate
    Meetings
    • Required FY 2022-2021:
      1
    • Held FY 2022-2021:
      1
    • Required FY 2021-2020:
      1
    • Held FY 2021-2020:
      2
    • Required FY 2020-2019:
      1
    • Held FY 2020-2019:
      2
    • Required FY 2019-2018:
      1
    • Held FY 2019-2018:
      2
    • Required FY 2018-2017:
      1
    • Held FY 2018-2017:
      5
    Operations
    • Support Staff:
      3
    • Shared or Separate:
      shared
    • FY 2022-2021 Budget:
      0
    • FY 2021-2020 Budget:
      0
    • FY 2020-2019 Budget:
      0
    • FY 2019-2018 Budget:
      0
    • FY 2018-2017 Budget:
      0
    • Funding Sources:
      General Fund
    • Spending Authority:
    Other
    • Plumbing Certificates Issued:
      720
    • Issued Certificate Descriptions:
      Master License, Journeyman License, Apprentice License and Endorsement License
    • Plumbing Certificates Revoked:
      0
    • Revoked Certificate Descriptions:
      None
    • Plumbing Certificates Denied:
      0
    • Denied Certificate Descriptions:
      None
    • Plumbing Certificates Penalties Against:
      25
    • Penalty Certificate Descriptions:
      late fees and no permit
    • Explanation of Effectiveness:
      Explanation PDF
    • Potential Harm
      There is considerable risk to allowing unqualified persons to do this kind of work. The most common risk would be property damage, from improper installations that can cause water damage, or, in rare cases, the explosion of equipment such as hot water heaters. Of greater concern is the risk from improper HVAC installations, which can be a risk to people’s lives, from improper installations that result in carbon monoxide or explosions of furnaces. There is additional risk to City infrastructure, including damage to City streets due to settling caused by water leaks, contamination of the City’s water service due to improper backflow installation, and damage to the City’s water or sewer lines due to improper tapping procedures.
    • Regulation Comparison:
      Comparison PDF
    • Subject to Regulations of Act(LB407):
      No

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    General Information
    • Committee of Jurisdiction:
      Urban Affairs
    • Plumbing Board:
      Examining Board of Plumbers
    • Contact:
      Chad Blahak
    • Purpose:
      To protect the health and safety of the citizens of Lincoln and Lancaster County by ensuring their water, heating, sanitary and storm drainage systems are installed by competent, tested, regulated, licensed, trained, insured and bonded professionals.
    • Regulated Professionals:
      1003 give or take depending on the year
    • Year Created:
      1950 or sooner
    • Year Active:
      Still going
    • Sunset Date:
      Still going
    Authorization
    • Parent Department/Division:
      Department of Building and Safety
    Memberships
    • Number of Members:
      7
    • Who Appoints:
      The Mayor of the City of Lincoln
    • City Council/Village Board/City Manager Approval:
      City Council
    • Qualifications of Members:
      Members of the Examining Board shall consist of the Authority Having Jurisdiction, one registered professional engineer who has passed the mechanical examination of the State of Nebraska, the Chief Plumbing Inspector of the City of Lincoln, two master plumber contractors registered with the City of Lincoln, one master gas fitter and one registered water conditioning contractor.
    • Per Diem:
    • Expense Reimbursement:
    • Term Length:
    • Terms Rotate or Expire at Once:
    Meetings
    • Required FY 2022-2021:
      0
    • Held FY 2022-2021:
      0
    • Required FY 2021-2020:
      0
    • Held FY 2021-2020:
      0
    • Required FY 2020-2019:
      0
    • Held FY 2020-2019:
      0
    • Required FY 2019-2018:
      0
    • Held FY 2019-2018:
      0
    • Required FY 2018-2017:
      0
    • Held FY 2018-2017:
      0
    Operations
    • Support Staff:
      2
    • Shared or Separate:
      Shared
    • FY 2022-2021 Budget:
      0
    • FY 2021-2020 Budget:
      0
    • FY 2020-2019 Budget:
      0
    • FY 2019-2018 Budget:
      0
    • FY 2018-2017 Budget:
      0
    • Funding Sources:
    • Spending Authority:
    Other
    • Plumbing Certificates Issued:
      61
    • Issued Certificate Descriptions:
      This is for the last 3 years, Master Plumbers: 24 Journeyman Plumber: 32 Master Gas Fitter: 2 Journeyman Gas Fitter: 2 Water Conditioning: 1
    • Plumbing Certificates Revoked:
      3
    • Revoked Certificate Descriptions:
      This is for the last 3 years, Master Plumber: 2 Water Conditioning: 1
    • Plumbing Certificates Denied:
      27
    • Denied Certificate Descriptions:
      This is for the last 3 years, Master Plumber Contractor: 10 Master Plumber: 3 Journeyman Plumber: 13 Journeyman Gas Fitter: 1
    • Plumbing Certificates Penalties Against:
      0
    • Penalty Certificate Descriptions:
      No penalties were assessed
    • Explanation of Effectiveness:
      Explanation PDF
    • Potential Harm
    • Regulation Comparison:
      Comparison PDF
    • Subject to Regulations of Act(LB407):
      No

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    General Information
    • Committee of Jurisdiction:
      Urban Affairs
    • Plumbing Board:
      Plumbers Examining Board
    • Contact:
      Building Department Director or Appointed Representative
    • Purpose:
      To assure individuals are skilled and knowledgeable.
    • Regulated Professionals:
      185
    • Year Created:
      1953
    • Year Active:
      69
    • Sunset Date:
      continuous, required by city ordinance
    Authorization
    • Parent Department/Division:
      Grand Island Building Department
    Memberships
    • Number of Members:
      1 Board of Health, 1 Cont Plumber, 1 Gen Public, 3 Lic Plumbers, 1 Bldg ex-officio
    • Who Appoints:
      Mayor
    • City Council/Village Board/City Manager Approval:
      No
    • Qualifications of Members:
      Minimum of 3 years experience in his or her respective field
    • Per Diem:
      No
    • Expense Reimbursement:
      No
    • Term Length:
      2 years
    • Terms Rotate or Expire at Once:
      Terms Rotate
    Meetings
    • Required FY 2022-2021:
      2
    • Held FY 2022-2021:
      7
    • Required FY 2021-2020:
      2
    • Held FY 2021-2020:
      6
    • Required FY 2020-2019:
      2
    • Held FY 2020-2019:
      5
    • Required FY 2019-2018:
      2
    • Held FY 2019-2018:
      5
    • Required FY 2018-2017:
      2
    • Held FY 2018-2017:
      5
    Operations
    • Support Staff:
      Building Department Personnel
    • Shared or Separate:
      Shared
    • FY 2022-2021 Budget:
      0
    • FY 2021-2020 Budget:
      0
    • FY 2020-2019 Budget:
      0
    • FY 2019-2018 Budget:
      0
    • FY 2018-2017 Budget:
      0
    • Funding Sources:
      Building Department Budget
    • Spending Authority:
      City of Grand Island
    Other
    • Plumbing Certificates Issued:
      125
    • Issued Certificate Descriptions:
      Apprentice to Journeyman License, Journeyman to Master License, and Master to Contracting Master Licenses, also individuals from other jurisdictions working in Grand Island needing Contracting Master, and Mater/Journeyman Plumbers/Apprentices
    • Plumbing Certificates Revoked:
      7
    • Revoked Certificate Descriptions:
      Failure to meet continuing education requirements. Also, the board has stopped 2 individuals (both Journeyman Plumbers) from running a business without the proper plumbing license- (Master License)
    • Plumbing Certificates Denied:
      2
    • Denied Certificate Descriptions:
      Individuals did not meet minimum experience/licensing requirements as set in Chapter 26 - Plumbing - Grand Island City Code. There have been others wanting to take a plumbing test but were vetted (not meeting minimum requirements) by Building Department Staff before reaching the plumbers Examining Board's Review process.
    • Plumbing Certificates Penalties Against:
      0
    • Penalty Certificate Descriptions:
      none
    • Explanation of Effectiveness:
      Explanation PDF
    • Potential Harm
      please see pdf
    • Regulation Comparison:
      Comparison PDF
    • Subject to Regulations of Act(LB407):
      No

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    General Information
    • Committee of Jurisdiction:
      Urban Affairs
    • Plumbing Board:
      Plumbers Examining Board
    • Contact:
      Building Department Director or Appointed Representative
    • Purpose:
      To assure individuals are skilled and knowledgeable.
    • Regulated Professionals:
      185
    • Year Created:
      1953
    • Year Active:
      69
    • Sunset Date:
      continuous, required by city ordinance
    Authorization
    • Parent Department/Division:
      Grand Island Building Department
    Memberships
    • Number of Members:
      1 Board of Health, 1 Cont Plumber, 1 Gen Public, 3 Lic Plumbers, 1 Bldg ex-officio
    • Who Appoints:
      Mayor
    • City Council/Village Board/City Manager Approval:
      No
    • Qualifications of Members:
      Minimum of 3 years experience in his or her respective field
    • Per Diem:
      No
    • Expense Reimbursement:
      No
    • Term Length:
      2 years
    • Terms Rotate or Expire at Once:
      Terms Rotate
    Meetings
    • Required FY 2022-2021:
      2
    • Held FY 2022-2021:
      7
    • Required FY 2021-2020:
      2
    • Held FY 2021-2020:
      6
    • Required FY 2020-2019:
      2
    • Held FY 2020-2019:
      5
    • Required FY 2019-2018:
      2
    • Held FY 2019-2018:
      5
    • Required FY 2018-2017:
      2
    • Held FY 2018-2017:
      5
    Operations
    • Support Staff:
      Building Department Personnel
    • Shared or Separate:
      Shared
    • FY 2022-2021 Budget:
      0
    • FY 2021-2020 Budget:
      0
    • FY 2020-2019 Budget:
      0
    • FY 2019-2018 Budget:
      0
    • FY 2018-2017 Budget:
      0
    • Funding Sources:
      Building Department Budget
    • Spending Authority:
      City of Grand Island
    Other
    • Plumbing Certificates Issued:
      125
    • Issued Certificate Descriptions:
      Apprentice to Journeyman License, Journeyman to Master License, and Master to Contracting Master Licenses, also individuals from other jurisdictions working in Grand Island needing Contracting Master, and Mater/Journeyman Plumbers/Apprentices
    • Plumbing Certificates Revoked:
      7
    • Revoked Certificate Descriptions:
      Failure to meet continuing education requirements. Also, the board has stopped 2 individuals (both Journeyman Plumbers) from running a business without the proper plumbing license- (Master License)
    • Plumbing Certificates Denied:
      2
    • Denied Certificate Descriptions:
      Individuals did not meet minimum experience/licensing requirements as set in Chapter 26 - Plumbing - Grand Island City Code. There have been others wanting to take a plumbing test but were vetted (not meeting minimum requirements) by Building Department Staff before reaching the plumbers Examining Board's Review process.
    • Plumbing Certificates Penalties Against:
      0
    • Penalty Certificate Descriptions:
      none
    • Explanation of Effectiveness:
      Explanation PDF
    • Potential Harm
      please see pdf
    • Regulation Comparison:
      Comparison PDF
    • Subject to Regulations of Act(LB407):
      No

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    General Information
    • Committee of Jurisdiction:
      Urban Affairs
    • Plumbing Board:
      Plumbers Examining Board
    • Contact:
      Gary Batt
    • Purpose:
      To ensure qualified individuals are working on the public water supply to prevent water supply contamination. To protect life and property from improper installed plumbing include both gas and water.
    • Regulated Professionals:
      16
    • Year Created:
      1946
    • Year Active:
      76
    • Sunset Date:
      None
    Authorization
    • Parent Department/Division:
      Development Services
    Memberships
    • Number of Members:
      6
    • Who Appoints:
      City Manager
    • City Council/Village Board/City Manager Approval:
      Yes
    • Qualifications of Members:
      1 Master Plumber 1 Journeyman Plumber 1 Sheet Metal Worker (each must hold a license of that classification and 1 of whom shall hold a contractor's license of that classification and one of whom shall hold a contractor's license issued by the City) 1 Individual who is neither engaged as an employee or employer in the plumbing or sheet metal business nor owns interest in such business 2 City Employees
    • Per Diem:
      No
    • Expense Reimbursement:
      No
    • Term Length:
      3 Years
    • Terms Rotate or Expire at Once:
      Terms Rotate
    Meetings
    • Required FY 2022-2021:
      3
    • Held FY 2022-2021:
      0
    • Required FY 2021-2020:
      3
    • Held FY 2021-2020:
      0
    • Required FY 2020-2019:
      1
    • Held FY 2020-2019:
      0
    • Required FY 2019-2018:
      1
    • Held FY 2019-2018:
      0
    • Required FY 2018-2017:
      2
    • Held FY 2018-2017:
      0
    Operations
    • Support Staff:
      2
    • Shared or Separate:
      Shared
    • FY 2022-2021 Budget:
      0
    • FY 2021-2020 Budget:
      0
    • FY 2020-2019 Budget:
      0
    • FY 2019-2018 Budget:
      0
    • FY 2018-2017 Budget:
      0
    • Funding Sources:
    • Spending Authority:
    Other
    • Plumbing Certificates Issued:
      94
    • Issued Certificate Descriptions:
      Plumbing Contractors
    • Plumbing Certificates Revoked:
      0
    • Revoked Certificate Descriptions:
      N.A.
    • Plumbing Certificates Denied:
      0
    • Denied Certificate Descriptions:
      N.A.
    • Plumbing Certificates Penalties Against:
      0
    • Penalty Certificate Descriptions:
      N.A.
    • Explanation of Effectiveness:
      Explanation PDF
    • Potential Harm
      The City of Scottsbluff is very concerned with the potential of no longer requiring the licensing, certification, or regulation of plumbers. With deregulation, there would be an increased likelihood of contamination to the City's water supply as a single problem would thousands of people. Additionally, the City would be concerned about improperly gas and water plumbing that could damage and destroy property as well as cause death. With the license requirement, the City has a mechanism to require plumbers to be qualified to do proper work.
    • Regulation Comparison:
      Comparison PDF
    • Subject to Regulations of Act(LB407):
      No

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    General Information
    • Committee of Jurisdiction:
      Urban Affairs
    • Plumbing Board:
      CITY OF SOUTH SIOUX CITY NEBRASKA
    • Contact:
      KENT ZIMMERMAN & JOE CONLEY
    • Purpose:
      To ensure Plumbing Code is followed, ensuring all citizens that the pluming in all structures they live in or stay in or use is safe and sanitary.
    • Regulated Professionals:
      24 MASTER PLUMBERS- 20 PLUMBING CONTRACTORS- 25 JOURNEYMAN PLUMBERS- 29 PLUMBING APPRENTICES-
    • Year Created:
      1975
    • Year Active:
      1975
    • Sunset Date:
      NONE
    Authorization
    • Parent Department/Division:
      BUILDING INSPECTIONS OFFICE
    Memberships
    • Number of Members:
      4
    • Who Appoints:
      MAYOR
    • City Council/Village Board/City Manager Approval:
      CITY COUNCIL
    • Qualifications of Members:
      Sec. 18-141. - Appointment; membership; board; term; officers; compensation; powers and duties; license. The board of plumbing examiners shall consist of not less than four members, at least one member to be known as the chief health officer of the city, one member to be known as the plumbing inspector of the city, one journeyman plumber, and one master plumber. The journeyman and master plumbers shall be appointed by the city manager. No member of the governing body shall serve as a member of the plumbing board. All vacancies in the board may be filled by the city manager as provided in this section. Any member of the board may be removed from office for cause by the district court of the county in which the city is situated.
    • Per Diem:
      No
    • Expense Reimbursement:
      No
    • Term Length:
      3 years
    • Terms Rotate or Expire at Once:
      All Expire
    Meetings
    • Required FY 2022-2021:
      1
    • Held FY 2022-2021:
      1
    • Required FY 2021-2020:
      1
    • Held FY 2021-2020:
      1
    • Required FY 2020-2019:
      1
    • Held FY 2020-2019:
      1
    • Required FY 2019-2018:
      1
    • Held FY 2019-2018:
      1
    • Required FY 2018-2017:
      1
    • Held FY 2018-2017:
      1
    Operations
    • Support Staff:
      5
    • Shared or Separate:
      2 SHARED, 2 PERMANENT
    • FY 2022-2021 Budget:
      75000
    • FY 2021-2020 Budget:
      73000
    • FY 2020-2019 Budget:
      71000
    • FY 2019-2018 Budget:
      70000
    • FY 2018-2017 Budget:
      69000
    • Funding Sources:
      GENERAL FUND
    • Spending Authority:
      CITY COUNCIL
    Other
    • Plumbing Certificates Issued:
      91
    • Issued Certificate Descriptions:
      20 PLUMBING CONTRACTOR LICENSES 25JOURNEYMAN PLUMBING LICENSES 29 PLUMBING APPRENTICE PLUMBER LICENSES 13 UTILITY DRAINLAYERS LICENSES 4 WATER TREATMENT CONTRACTOR LICENSES
    • Plumbing Certificates Revoked:
      0
    • Revoked Certificate Descriptions:
      N/A
    • Plumbing Certificates Denied:
      0
    • Denied Certificate Descriptions:
      N/A
    • Plumbing Certificates Penalties Against:
      0
    • Penalty Certificate Descriptions:
      N/A
    • Explanation of Effectiveness:
      Explanation PDF
    • Potential Harm
      plumbing could be installed incorrectly, which may cause water-sewer damage to structures, sewer gas could enter business's, and or dwelling units, causing sickness or death. Natural gas or propane piping or venting, could be installed incorrectly which could cause sickness, injury, fire, explosions or death(s).
    • Regulation Comparison:
      Comparison PDF
    • Subject to Regulations of Act(LB407):
      No

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    General Information
    • Committee of Jurisdiction:
      Urban Affairs
    • Plumbing Board:
      City of Holdrege
    • Contact:
      Kim D. Parsons
    • Purpose:
      To protect the public.
    • Regulated Professionals:
      10 - 15
    • Year Created:
      Unknown
    • Year Active:
      Unknown
    • Sunset Date:
      Unknown
    Authorization
    • Parent Department/Division:
      Building Department - City of Holdrege
    Memberships
    • Number of Members:
      2
    • Who Appoints:
      Mayor/City Council
    • City Council/Village Board/City Manager Approval:
      City Council
    • Qualifications of Members:
      Licensed members of the plumbing profession.
    • Per Diem:
      No
    • Expense Reimbursement:
      Yes
    • Term Length:
      4 years
    • Terms Rotate or Expire at Once:
      Terms Rotate
    Meetings
    • Required FY 2022-2021:
      0
    • Held FY 2022-2021:
      0
    • Required FY 2021-2020:
      0
    • Held FY 2021-2020:
      0
    • Required FY 2020-2019:
      0
    • Held FY 2020-2019:
      0
    • Required FY 2019-2018:
      0
    • Held FY 2019-2018:
      0
    • Required FY 2018-2017:
      0
    • Held FY 2018-2017:
      0
    Operations
    • Support Staff:
      4
    • Shared or Separate:
      shared
    • FY 2022-2021 Budget:
      0
    • FY 2021-2020 Budget:
      0
    • FY 2020-2019 Budget:
      0
    • FY 2019-2018 Budget:
      0
    • FY 2018-2017 Budget:
      0
    • Funding Sources:
      General Fund
    • Spending Authority:
      City of Holdrege
    Other
    • Plumbing Certificates Issued:
      0
    • Issued Certificate Descriptions:
      None
    • Plumbing Certificates Revoked:
      0
    • Revoked Certificate Descriptions:
      None
    • Plumbing Certificates Denied:
      0
    • Denied Certificate Descriptions:
      None
    • Plumbing Certificates Penalties Against:
      0
    • Penalty Certificate Descriptions:
      None
    • Explanation of Effectiveness:
      Explanation PDF
    • Potential Harm
      It allows anyone to check on the plumbers to make sure that they are licensed, bonded and insured
    • Regulation Comparison:
      Comparison PDF
    • Subject to Regulations of Act(LB407):
      No

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    General Information
    • Committee of Jurisdiction:
      Urban Affairs
    • Plumbing Board:
      Board of Adjustment/Board of Appeals
    • Contact:
      Jeff Sinnett-Chief Building Official
    • Purpose:
      To ensure public safety and competence of the trades
    • Regulated Professionals:
      53
    • Year Created:
      1979
    • Year Active:
      1979
    • Sunset Date:
      none
    Authorization
    • Parent Department/Division:
      Community Development
    Memberships
    • Number of Members:
      5 plus 1 alternate
    • Who Appoints:
      Mayor
    • City Council/Village Board/City Manager Approval:
      Yes
    • Qualifications of Members:
      Currently we have specific qualifications for board members
    • Per Diem:
      No
    • Expense Reimbursement:
      No
    • Term Length:
      3 years
    • Terms Rotate or Expire at Once:
      Terms Rotate
    Meetings
    • Required FY 2022-2021:
      0
    • Held FY 2022-2021:
      0
    • Required FY 2021-2020:
      0
    • Held FY 2021-2020:
      0
    • Required FY 2020-2019:
      0
    • Held FY 2020-2019:
      0
    • Required FY 2019-2018:
      0
    • Held FY 2019-2018:
      0
    • Required FY 2018-2017:
      0
    • Held FY 2018-2017:
      0
    Operations
    • Support Staff:
      1-2
    • Shared or Separate:
      shared
    • FY 2022-2021 Budget:
      0
    • FY 2021-2020 Budget:
      0
    • FY 2020-2019 Budget:
      0
    • FY 2019-2018 Budget:
      0
    • FY 2018-2017 Budget:
      0
    • Funding Sources:
      General Fund-when required
    • Spending Authority:
      No
    Other
    • Plumbing Certificates Issued:
      53
    • Issued Certificate Descriptions:
      Master Plumbers, Journeyman Plumbers,
    • Plumbing Certificates Revoked:
      0
    • Revoked Certificate Descriptions:
      0
    • Plumbing Certificates Denied:
      0
    • Denied Certificate Descriptions:
      0
    • Plumbing Certificates Penalties Against:
      0
    • Penalty Certificate Descriptions:
      0
    • Explanation of Effectiveness:
      Explanation PDF
    • Potential Harm
      Potential for anyone to try and be a plumber, this ensures proper knowledge of the craft and to prove insurance and adequate bonds
    • Regulation Comparison:
      Comparison PDF
    • Subject to Regulations of Act(LB407):
      No

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    General Information
    • Committee of Jurisdiction:
      Urban Affairs
    • Plumbing Board:
      City of North Platte
    • Contact:
      David Hahn
    • Purpose:
      The purpose is two fold. 1. To protect the domestic potable water supply. 2. Proper installation and venting of the DWV system is critical. The byproduct of the DWV system is methane gas, which is lethal, and must be vented to the exterior of any building. This is even more critical with the adoption of the energy codes.
    • Regulated Professionals:
      215
    • Year Created:
      1975
    • Year Active:
      23
    • Sunset Date:
      Unknown
    Authorization
    • Parent Department/Division:
      Development
    Memberships
    • Number of Members:
      5
    • Who Appoints:
      MAyor
    • City Council/Village Board/City Manager Approval:
      City Council
    • Qualifications of Members:
      Any experience in the trade, usually Master or Journeyman level
    • Per Diem:
      No
    • Expense Reimbursement:
      No
    • Term Length:
      24 months
    • Terms Rotate or Expire at Once:
      Terms Rotate
    Meetings
    • Required FY 2022-2021:
      4
    • Held FY 2022-2021:
      4
    • Required FY 2021-2020:
      4
    • Held FY 2021-2020:
      4
    • Required FY 2020-2019:
      4
    • Held FY 2020-2019:
      4
    • Required FY 2019-2018:
      4
    • Held FY 2019-2018:
      4
    • Required FY 2018-2017:
      4
    • Held FY 2018-2017:
      4
    Operations
    • Support Staff:
      1
    • Shared or Separate:
      Shared
    • FY 2022-2021 Budget:
      1
    • FY 2021-2020 Budget:
      1
    • FY 2020-2019 Budget:
      1
    • FY 2019-2018 Budget:
      1
    • FY 2018-2017 Budget:
      1
    • Funding Sources:
      City Budget
    • Spending Authority:
      None
    Other
    • Plumbing Certificates Issued:
      215
    • Issued Certificate Descriptions:
      Master, Journeyman and Apprentice licenses are renewed annually
    • Plumbing Certificates Revoked:
      0
    • Revoked Certificate Descriptions:
      None
    • Plumbing Certificates Denied:
      3
    • Denied Certificate Descriptions:
      Lack of required time in the field.
    • Plumbing Certificates Penalties Against:
      0
    • Penalty Certificate Descriptions:
      None
    • Explanation of Effectiveness:
      Explanation PDF
    • Potential Harm
      1. Contamination to the water supply 2. Gas exposure 3. Systems to will not properly flow.
    • Regulation Comparison:
      Comparison PDF
    • Subject to Regulations of Act(LB407):
      No
  • Report: Radon Measurement Specialists and Radon Mitigation Specialists

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    General Information
    • Committee of Jurisdiction:
      Urban Affairs
    • Occupation Regulated:
      Radon Measurement and Mitigation
    • Occupational Board:
      No Board-DHHS Nebraska Radon Program
    • Contact:
      Ellen Zoeller
    • Purpose:
      Radon is a cancer-causing colorless, odorless gas that is the leading cause of lung cancer among non-smokers. Professionals that work in this field are entrusted with the health and safety of Nebraska residents. Individuals desiring licensure must apply, undergo approved training, and pass a national proficiency examination.
    • Regulated Professionals:
      253
    • Year Created:
      1987
    • Year Active:
      1988
    • Sunset Date:
      N/A
    Authorization
    • Statutory Authorization:
      Neb. Rev. Stat. 71-3501-71-3520
    • Parent Agency:
      DHHS-Division of Public Health
    Memberships
    • Number of Members:
      N/A
    • Who Appoints:
      N/A
    • Legislative Approval:
      N/A
    • Qualifications of Members:
      N/A
    • Per Diem:
      No
    • Expense Reimbursement:
      No
    • Term Length:
      N/A
    • Terms Rotate or Expire at Once:
    Meetings
    • Required FY 2021-2020:
      0
    • Held FY 2021-2020:
      0
    • Required FY 2020-2019:
      0
    • Held FY 2020-2019:
      0
    • Required FY 2019-2018:
      0
    • Held FY 2019-2018:
      0
    • Required FY 2018-2017:
      0
    • Held FY 2018-2017:
      0
    • Required FY 2017-2016:
      0
    • Held FY 2017-2016:
      0
    Operations
    • Support Staff:
      3.25 FTE
    • Shared or Separate:
      2 Separate FTE, 1.25 shared FTE
    • FY 2021-2020 Budget:
      316475
    • FY 2020-2019 Budget:
      342303
    • FY 2019-2018 Budget:
      380376
    • FY 2018-2017 Budget:
      298391
    • FY 2017-2016 Budget:
      304189
    • Other Funding Sources:
      No general funds-all EPA grant and program fees (cash fund)
    • Spending Authority:
      Included in lump sum for Program 033 and Program 514
    Other
    • Government Certificates Issued:
      761
    • Issued Certificate Descriptions:
      This number includes 160 new measurement specialist licenses, 387 measurement specialist license renewals, 64 new mitigation specialist licenses, and 150 mitigation specialist license renewals. This number reflects licenses issued between 1/1/16-12/31/20
    • Government Certificates Revoked:
      2
    • Revoked Certificate Descriptions:
      This number reflects licenses revoked from 1/1/2016-12/31/2020. These revocations were based on health and safety concerns.
    • Government Certificates Denied:
      0
    • Denied Certificate Descriptions:
      This number reflects denied license applications from 1/1/2016-12/31/2020. Rather than deny incomplete or insufficient applications, DHHS works with applicants to fix deficiencies and work to achieve licensure.
    • Government Certificates Penalties Against:
      3
    • Penalty Certificate Descriptions:
      This reflects penalties against individual licenses from 1/1/2016-12/31/2021. Most penalties are against business licenses- there are 71 penalties against business licenses for the same time period.
    • Explanation of Effectiveness:
      Explanation PDF
    • Potential Harm
      There would be no regulatory oversight to offer assurances to the public that personnel engaged in radon measurement and mitigation have been trained to meet certain minimum professional qualifications or that they have maintained continuing education.
    • Regulation Comparison:
      Comparison PDF
    • Subject to Regulations of Act(LB407):
      No
  • Report: Fire Alarm Inspectors

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    General Information
    • Committee of Jurisdiction:
      Urban Affairs
    • Occupation Regulated:
      Fire Alarm Inspectors
    • Occupational Board:
      N/A
    • Contact:
      Regina Shields
    • Purpose:
      Simply put Fire Alarms help save lives and are an important component of public safety. The importance of making sure those systems are functioning correctly is vital to the general public. These systems can be very complex and specialized training and expertise is needed to ensure the proper working functions are maintained. Having the individuals who inspect these systems licensed in Nebraska ensures they are up to date on items and conditions specific to Nebraska.
    • Regulated Professionals:
      28 have tested in 2020 but the license lasts for three years
    • Year Created:
      1977
    • Year Active:
      2020
    • Sunset Date:
      None
    Authorization
    • Statutory Authorization:
      28-1251
    • Parent Agency:
      Nebraska State Fire Marshal
    Memberships
    • Number of Members:
      N/A
    • Who Appoints:
      N/A
    • Legislative Approval:
      N/A
    • Qualifications of Members:
      N/A
    • Per Diem:
      No
    • Expense Reimbursement:
      No
    • Term Length:
      N/A
    • Terms Rotate or Expire at Once:
    Meetings
    • Required FY 2020-2019:
      0
    • Held FY 2020-2019:
      0
    • Required FY 2019-2018:
      0
    • Held FY 2019-2018:
      0
    • Required FY 2018-2017:
      0
    • Held FY 2018-2017:
      0
    • Required FY 2017-2016:
      0
    • Held FY 2017-2016:
      0
    • Required FY 2016-2015:
      0
    • Held FY 2016-2015:
      0
    Operations
    • Support Staff:
      1
    • Shared or Separate:
      Shared
    • FY 2020-2019 Budget:
      1652
    • FY 2019-2018 Budget:
      1619
    • FY 2018-2017 Budget:
      1586
    • FY 2017-2016 Budget:
      1555
    • FY 2016-2015 Budget:
      1524
    • Other Funding Sources:
      General Funds
    • Spending Authority:
      LB 294
    Other
    • Government Certificates Issued:
      252
    • Issued Certificate Descriptions:
      There were 43 issued in 2015; 37 in 2016; 37 in 2017; 60 in 2018; 47 in 2019; and 28 in 2020. The license is valid for three years so each year is a combination of renewals and new licenses.
    • Government Certificates Revoked:
      0
    • Revoked Certificate Descriptions:
      N/A
    • Government Certificates Denied:
      0
    • Denied Certificate Descriptions:
      N/A
    • Government Certificates Penalties Against:
      0
    • Penalty Certificate Descriptions:
      N/A
    • Explanation of Effectiveness:
      Explanation PDF
    • Potential Harm
      Sprinkler systems save lives and need to be maintained in proper working order to ensure correct function if needed for emergencies. Having licensed, certified inspectors makes sure these complex systems are maintained correctly.
    • Regulation Comparison:
      Comparison PDF
    • Subject to Regulations of Act(LB407):
      No