Change provisions of the Geologists Regulation Act
LB 38 amends Nebraska's Geologists Regulation Act to clarify definitions and update provisions related to geology licensure and practice. It redefines key terms like "geologist," "geologist-intern," "practice of geology," and "direct supervision" to make the law clearer and more consistent. The bill directly affects licensed geologists, geology firms, and the Board of Geologists by specifying who must be licensed, what work constitutes "practice," and how supervision requirements apply. It also removes outdated sections (81-3505 and 81-3513) and ensures the regulatory framework aligns with current professional standards.
Bill status
signed
all 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2025
Committee Review
Jan 2025
Legislature Passage
Feb 2025
Legislature Passage
Jan 2025
Signed into Law
Feb 2025
Introduced Jan 9, 2025
Signed Feb 26, 2025
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Introduced
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Enrollment and Review ER2
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3 edits
MINOR
The bill was amended during the Enrollment and Review process to add new requirements related to certificates of authorization, fees, enrollment of geologist-interns, reciprocity, and temporary permits. These changes expand the regulatory framework for geology practice in Nebraska.
Scope change
The bill's scope was expanded to include additional administrative requirements for geology practice, specifically regarding fees, intern enrollment, and temporary permits.
REQUIREMENT
Added requirements for certificates of authorization, fees, enrollment of geologist-interns, reciprocity, and temporary permits to the bill text.
DEFINITION
Modified the definition section to incorporate new administrative requirements related to geology practice regulation.
TECHNICAL
Changed the bill introduction from Jacobson to Guereca and updated committee information from Natural Resources to Enrollment and Review.
Floor votes · Legislature Jan 30, 2025
How they voted
42–0
Passed · 7 other
Total votes 49
Jan 30, 2025
N
Nonpartisan49
85% Yea
Vote distribution
All Yea
All Nay
Mixed
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Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
21
Key actions
7
Committee
2
Feb 26, 2025
Signed into law
Approved by Governor on February 25, 2025
executive
Feb 21, 2025
Legislature · Passed
President/Speaker signed
legislature
Feb 21, 2025
Legislature · Passed
Passed on Final Reading 48-0-1
legislature
Feb 7, 2025
Legislature · Passed
Jacobson AM141 adopted
legislature
Feb 7, 2025
Legislature · Passed
Enrollment and Review ER2 adopted
legislature
Jan 30, 2025
Legislature · Passed
Natural Resources AM17 adopted
legislature
Jan 27, 2025
Legislature · Passed
Placed on General File with AM17
legislature
Jan 13, 2025
Committee
Referred to Natural Resources Committee
legislature
Jan 9, 2025
Introduced
Date of introduction
legislature
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Mike Jacobson
NNonpartisan
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