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MO SB250

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/15/2015

Primary Sponsor

Robert Onder

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Origin

Senate

2015 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Creates the Missouri Electrical Industry Licensing Board, a 9-member board within the Division of Professional Registration, with members appointed by the governor for 4-year terms from three geographic districts

  • Establishes statewide electrical contractor license requirements including: minimum age of 21, $500,000 insurance, passing a nationally accredited examination, and completing between 4,000-12,000 practical hours depending on education level

  • Exempts utility employees, railroad corporations, telecommunications companies, FCC-licensed broadcasters, and low-voltage cabling contractors from licensure requirements

  • Requires political subdivisions to recognize statewide licenses in lieu of local licenses, while preserving their ability to maintain separate local licensing systems

  • Classifies knowing violations as class B misdemeanors and authorizes the board to suspend licenses for up to 3 years or revoke them for causes including fraud, incompetence, substance abuse, or criminal convictions

Legislative Description

Creates the Missouri Electrical Industry Licensing Board and licensure requirements for a statewide electrical contractor's license

Last Action

Hearing Conducted S Jobs, Economic Development and Local Government Committee

3/18/2015

Committee Referrals

Jobs, Economic Development And Local Government2/11/2015

Full Bill Text

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