KS HB2588

Establishes the Electrician Licensing Act effective July 1, 2027, transferring statewide electrician licensing authority from local jurisdictions to the state fire marshal

Creates a six-member electrician licensing advisory board with appointments by the governor (1), senate president (2), house speaker (2), and state fire marshal (1 ex officio) to oversee the licensing program

Requires electricians to pass standard examinations from the International Code Council or similar organizations, complete 8,000 hours of field experience for journeyman licenses, and obtain 12 hours of continuing education biennially (6 hours must be code education)

Mandates electrical contractors carry at least $1,000,000 general liability insurance and $500,000 property damage coverage, with civil penalties up to $1,000 per violation for licensees who violate the act

Grandfathers existing city/county-licensed electricians as of July 1, 2026, allowing them to practice statewide without re-examination, while prohibiting local jurisdictions from issuing new licenses or imposing additional licensing requirements after July 1, 2027