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 inspections and licensing. 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 specifies that inspections are not required if a third-party inspection certificate is obtained, and it clarifies the process for requesting investigations into alleged violations of the Conveyance Safety Act. The amendments aim to harmonize existing provisions and ensure that safety standards are maintained while streamlining the regulatory process. The bill repeals the original sections of the law that are being amended, thereby consolidating the updated regulations into a more coherent framework.