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LB 1093

Redefine excavation under the One-Call Notification System Act

109th Legislature (2025-2026) Introduced by Beau Ballard

LB 1093 redefines excavation under Nebraska's One-Call system to adjust which digging activities require utility notification before underground work begins.

Notice of hearing for February 10, 2026
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Bill Summary · LB 1093

Legislative bill overview

LB 1093 modifies Nebraska's One-Call Notification System Act by redefining what constitutes "excavation" under the law. The bill, introduced by Senator Beau Ballard, appears to adjust the scope of activities that trigger mandatory notification requirements before digging. The specific redefinition has been referred to the Transportation and Telecommunications Committee for review.

Why is this important

One-Call systems protect public safety by requiring excavators to call before digging, preventing damage to underground utilities like gas lines, water mains, and electrical cables. Redefining excavation changes which activities require notification, potentially expanding or narrowing the law's protective scope. This directly affects construction companies, utility operators, and public safety outcomes related to utility strikes.

Potential points of contention

  • Scope of coverage: Whether the new definition expands or reduces the activities requiring notification, potentially leaving some underground utilities unprotected or creating unnecessary compliance burdens
  • Industry compliance costs: Changes to excavation definitions may increase operational costs for construction and landscaping industries, or conversely, may reduce safety oversight if definitions become narrower
  • Utility strike prevention: Ambiguity about what qualifies as excavation could create gaps in protection against dangerous strikes on underground infrastructure

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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