Occupational Board Reform Act

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

Membership

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:https://nebraskalegislature.gov/pdf/SurveyDocs/explanation1593044939.pdf
Potential HarmSee Board chair response attached above
Regulation Comparison:https://nebraskalegislature.gov/pdf/SurveyDocs/comparison1593044939.pdf
Subject to Regulations of Act(LB407):No
Survey Submitted: June 24, 2020 07:28 PM