Senate Bill 19-156 Summary

• Continues the State Electrical Board by extending its sunset date from July 1, 2019 to September 1, 2032, implementing recommendations from the 2018 Department of Regulatory Agencies sunset report.

• Defines "direct supervision" to mean the supervising licensed electrician must be physically present at the same physical address where the apprentice is working.

• Limits one licensed electrician to directly supervising no more than three apprentices at a job site, with clear accountability for work quality and compliance with laws.

• Expands the definition of "electric light, heat, and power" to include direct-current lighting systems and electric vehicle charging infrastructure.

• Requires inspecting entities to conduct occasional random on-site inspections during actual electrical work on large commercial and multi-family residential projects, and authorizes the board to enforce compliance procedures across local jurisdictions.