MO SB994

Creates an 8-member Missouri Electrical Industry Licensing Board within the Division of Professional Registration, with members appointed by the governor with senate consent for 4-year terms, representing the National Electrical Contractors Association (4 members), Associated Builders and Contractors (2 members), and Independent Electrical Contractors (2 members).

Establishes statewide electrical contractor licensing requirements including being at least 21 years old, obtaining $500,000 in liability insurance, passing a standardized national exam, and completing 4,000-12,000 verifiable hours of practical electrical work depending on educational credentials.

Recognizes local licenses issued by political subdivisions and allows those licenses to remain valid, while requiring political subdivisions to recognize statewide licenses in lieu of local licenses for performing work and obtaining permits.

Exempts certain work from licensing requirements including work by employees of electric utilities, railroads, telecommunications companies, broadcast stations, and cabling infrastructure contractors.

Establishes grounds for board disciplinary action including controlled substance use, criminal convictions, fraud, incompetency, misconduct, and violations of licensing provisions, with penalties including censure, probation up to 5 years, suspension up to 3 years, or license revocation.