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Plumbing-apprentice amendment fails after lawmakers express safety and enforcement concerns
Summary
A proposed amendment to SB 194 clarifying journeyman-to-apprentice ratios and permitting apprentice performance of certain service work failed after senators raised concerns about inspection practicality, consumer protection and potential abuse by service shops.
A floor amendment to Senate Bill 194 that would have clarified journeyman‑to‑apprentice ratios and allowed apprentices to perform certain repair and service work failed on Feb. 23 as senators expressed concerns about safety, oversight and possible abuse.
Sen. Hellowell moved an amendment to make the language clearer and to specify ratios (1…
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