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AL HB548
Bill
Status
5/2/2019
Primary Sponsor
Wes Kitchens
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AI Summary
HB548 Summary
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Replaces the "apprentice" classification with two new positions: "Technician I" (for residential systems under direct supervision) and "Technician II" (for residential or commercial systems).
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Technician I works on residential heating and air conditioning systems only and must work under direct supervision of a certified contractor, while Technician II can work on residential or commercial heating, air conditioning, or refrigeration systems.
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Increases registration and renewal fees for technician positions from $50 to $100 per year.
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Changes eligibility requirement for certified contractor examination from two years of apprentice experience to one or more years of Technician I or Technician II experience, maintaining the 3,000-hour coursework alternative.
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Becomes effective on the first day of the third month following passage and gubernatorial approval.
Legislative Description
Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Contractors, Board of, replace definition, qualifications, and registration requirements for positions of an apprentice with the positions of Technician I and Technician II, Secs. 34-31-18, 34-31-24, 34-31-25, 34-31-28 am'd.
Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Contractors, State Board of
Last Action
Pending third reading on day 18 Favorable from Boards, Agencies and Commissions
5/8/2019