Occupational Board Reform Act

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

Membership

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:ยง81-505.01

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:https://nebraskalegislature.gov/pdf/SurveyDocs/explanation1573248732.pdf
Potential HarmBoiler 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:https://nebraskalegislature.gov/pdf/SurveyDocs/comparison1573248732.pdf
Subject to Regulations of Act(LB407):No
Survey Submitted: November 8, 2019 03:32 PM