2021 Senate Bill 60 / Public Act 68

Revise mechanical contractor's license details

Introduced in the Senate

Jan. 28, 2021

Introduced by Sen. Roger Victory (R-30)

To revise details of requirements to get a state mechanical contractor's license. Under current law an applicant must have 6,000 hours of experience to practice in any one of the 10 "subfields" covered by these licenses. The bill would allow an individual apply 2,000 hours spent in a two-year heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) equipment trade school program to the 6,000 hour requirement to get that license.

Referred to the Committee on Regulatory Reform

Feb. 24, 2021

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the bill pass.

Feb. 25, 2021

Passed in the Senate 35 to 0 (details)

Received in the House

March 2, 2021

Referred to the Committee on Regulatory Reform

May 18, 2021

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the substitute (H-1) be adopted and that the bill then pass.

June 30, 2021

Passed in the House 109 to 0 (details)

To revise details of requirements to get a state mechanical contractor's license. Under current law an applicant must have 6,000 hours of experience to practice in any one of the 10 "subfields" covered by these licenses. The bill would allow an individual apply 2,000 hours spent in a two-year heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) equipment trade school program to the 6,000 hour requirement to get that license.

Signed by Gov. Gretchen Whitmer

July 29, 2021