MO HB311

Creates the Missouri Electrical Industry Licensing Board, an 8-member board within the Division of Professional Registration, with members appointed by the governor from the National Electrical Contractors Association (4), Associated Builders and Contractors (2), and Independent Electrical Contractors (2)

Establishes statewide electrical contractor licensing requirements including: minimum age of 21, U.S. citizenship, $500,000 insurance, passing a nationally accredited examination, and completing 8,000-12,000 hours of practical experience depending on education level

Allows contractors with existing local licenses issued before January 1, 2005 (that required written examination) and 12,000 hours of experience to obtain statewide licenses; political subdivisions must recognize statewide licenses in lieu of local licenses

Exempts employees of utilities, railroads, telecommunications companies, broadcast stations, and contractors working on voice/video/data cabling from the licensing requirements

Makes knowing violations of the licensing provisions a class B misdemeanor, and authorizes the board to refuse, suspend, or revoke licenses for causes including fraud, incompetence, substance abuse, or criminal convictions