2012 House Bill 5583 / Public Act 380

Establish that military experience meets certain occupational licensure requirements

Introduced in the House

May 1, 2012

Introduced by Rep. Mark Ouimet (R-52)

To establish that having recent and relevant military experience in the field meets the criteria for obtaining a plumbers license. Current law prohibits a person from earning a living as “journeyman plumber” unless he or she has least “6,000 hours of experience obtained over at least three years” as an apprentice, plus passing a licensure test and paying fees.

Referred to the Committee on Military and Veterans Affairs and Homeland Security

June 5, 2012

Reported without amendment

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

Sept. 12, 2012

Substitute offered

The substitute passed by voice vote

Passed in the House 108 to 0 (details)

Received in the Senate

Sept. 13, 2012

Referred to the Committee on Veterans, Military Affairs, and Homeland Security

Sept. 27, 2012

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the bill pass.

Dec. 12, 2012

Passed in the Senate 38 to 0 (details)

To establish that having recent and relevant military experience in the field meets the criteria for obtaining a plumbers license. Current law prohibits a person from earning a living as “journeyman plumber” unless he or she has least “6,000 hours of experience obtained over at least three years” as an apprentice, plus passing a licensure test and paying fees.

Signed by Gov. Rick Snyder

Dec. 18, 2012