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House Business Committee advances bill to issue journeyman licenses to master electricians

2347277 · February 19, 2025
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Summary

The House Business Committee voted to send House Bill 153 to the House floor with a due-pass recommendation. Sponsor Rep. Josh Wheeler said the bill would eliminate redundant licensing barriers and ease interstate reciprocity for master electricians.

Representative Josh Wheeler, sponsor of House Bill 153, told the House Business Committee on Feb. 19 that the measure would allow licensed master electricians to be issued journeyman electrician credentials without a separate application or fee increase. "This legislation was actually brought to my attention by a couple constituents who are licensed master electricians," Wheeler said. "It matters more…

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