The proposed bill amends several sections of the Conveyance Safety Act in Nebraska, primarily focusing on the duties of the Conveyance Advisory Committee and the processes surrounding the inspection and licensing of conveyances. Key changes include the elimination of the ability to grant variances, replaced by the option to grant equivalency requests, which allows for more flexibility in compliance with safety regulations. The bill also updates the definitions of exempted conveyances and modifies the requirements for elevator mechanic and contractor licenses, including the information required in applications.

Additionally, the bill introduces new provisions for inspections, allowing for third-party inspection certificates and clarifying the responsibilities of the State Fire Marshal in overseeing compliance with the act. It specifies that conveyances in private residences in larger counties will be subject to initial inspections but not periodic ones. The bill aims to harmonize existing regulations and ensure that safety standards are maintained while streamlining the licensing and inspection processes.