APPRENTICESHIP/TRAINING PROGRAM EXEMPTION

Senate Bill 1185 as passed by the Senate

Sponsor:  Sen. Dave Robertson

House Committee:  Regulatory Reform

1st Senate Committee: Regulatory Reform

2nd Senate Committee:  Michigan Competitiveness

Complete to 12-10-18

SUMMARY:

Senate Bill 1185 would amend the Skilled Trades Regulation Act to prohibit a municipality that regulates the licensing of electricians and other electrical contractors through ordinances from adopting an ordinance to regulate participation in an apprenticeship or training program.

Specifically, the bill would amend Article 7 (Electricians and Electrical Contractors) of the Act to prohibit a municipality that has adopted its own ordinances that meet specific standards regarding the examination and licensing of master electricians, electrical or specialty contractors, electrical journeymen, sign specialists, and fire alarm specialty technicians and the registration of apprentice electricians and fire alarm specialty apprentice technicians from adopting an ordinance to require that an individual be licensed with, register with, or obtain the approval of the municipality or of the municipality’s licensing board to participate in an apprenticeship or training program.

The bill would take effect 90 days after being enacted.

MCL 339.5733

FISCAL IMPACT:

Senate Bill 1185 would not have an appreciable fiscal impact on any unit of state or local government.

                                                                                        Legislative Analyst:   Susan Stutzky

                                                                                                Fiscal Analyst:   Marcus Coffin

■ This analysis was prepared by nonpartisan House Fiscal Agency staff for use by House members in their deliberations, and does not constitute an official statement of legislative intent.