MO SB755

Creates the Missouri Electrical Industry Licensing Board within the Division of Professional Registration consisting of 9 members appointed by the governor with advice and consent of the senate, representing electrical contractor associations and professional engineers.

Establishes statewide electrical contractor licensure requirements including minimum age of 21, U.S. citizenship, $500,000 insurance, passage of a standardized electrical assessment examination, and completion of 4,000 to 12,000 verifiable practical hours depending on education and apprenticeship credentials.

Allows political subdivisions to maintain local licensing but requires them to recognize statewide licenses in lieu of local licenses for performing contracting work and obtaining permits.

Creates the Missouri Electrical Industry Licensing Board Fund to receive and administer all fees collected, with the fund not reverting to general revenue at the end of the biennium.

Establishes penalties for violations including disciplinary actions (censure, probation, suspension, or revocation) and classifies knowing violations as Class B misdemeanors; board may refuse, suspend, or revoke licenses for causes including fraud, incompetence, criminal convictions, drug/alcohol impairment, and unethical conduct.