Nebraska Reforms State PERC

Nebraska Governor Pillen signed Legislative Bill (LB) 346 into law last week. The bill reforms Nebraska’s PERC program in numerous ways, including: reducing the number of Council members, increasing the number of years for a term of service, and ensuring that the Council is composed of members who are full-time employees of the U.S. propane industry, including retailers, wholesalers, distributors, and manufacturers.

Over the last two years, the Nebraska Propane Gas Association (NEPGA) has been combating an effort by state officials to eliminate Nebraska PERC. To that extent, LB 346 is a significant victory, as it maintains the state’s PERC program indefinitely.   

NEPGA Executive Director, Lynne McNally, has been advocating for the continuance of the Council since 2023. “Governor Pillen has been very supportive of the propane industry and while he has eliminated several boards and commissions in an effort to streamline government, he recognizes the value of Nebraska PERC and its mission to promote safety and education,” stated McNally. “We are grateful to the Governor for working with us on adjusting PERC to make it more efficient.”

As of the 2023 sales report, Nebraska was the 35^th largest state market in the country, with 94 million gallons sold. For more information, contact NPGA’s Senior Director of State Affairs, Jacob Peterson