HOUSE BILL NO. 6152

September 02, 2020, Introduced by Rep. Garza and referred to the Committee on Regulatory Reform.

"Skilled trades regulation act,"

by amending section 209 (MCL 339.5209).

the people of the state of michigan enact:

Sec. 209. (1) Before an examination or other test required under this act is administered and except as otherwise provided in this act, the department and the appropriate board, acting jointly, shall review and approve the form and content of the examination or other test. The examination or test shall be structured to provide a measure of whether an individual has sufficient knowledge and skills to perform an occupation with competence.

(2) Except as otherwise provided in this act, subject to subsection (4), the department shall administer, score, and monitor an examination or test under this section.

(3) Except as otherwise provided in this act, subject to subsection (4), the department shall provide the equipment, examination room, written form, and any other item needed to administer an examination or test under this section.

(4) The department may enter into an agreement with an entity that is not an agency of a state or the federal government that authorizes the entity to fulfill the department's responsibilities under subsection (2) or (3). The department shall promulgate any rules it considers appropriate to implement and administer this subsection.

(5) In addition to English, an examination or other test required under this act shall be provided in multiple languages as determined appropriate by the department.