2017 Senate Bill 297 / 2018 Public Act 151

Mandate electrician have proof of licensure while on job

Introduced in the Senate

March 30, 2017

Introduced by Sen. Ken Horn (R-32)

To mandate that an electrician on a job must show a government official or inspector a photo ID and evidence of licensure status if ordered. Also, to only allow an individual to get a "master electrician" license if an individual has at least 12,000 hours of experience in related work under the supervision of a master electrician, and has held an electrical journeyman's license for at least two years.

Referred to the Committee on Regulatory Reform

May 25, 2017

Reported without amendment

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

June 8, 2017

Passed in the Senate 37 to 0 (details)

Received in the House

June 8, 2017

Referred to the Committee on Regulatory Reform

Nov. 8, 2017

Reported without amendment

Without amendment and with the recommendation that the bill pass.

May 1, 2018

Passed in the House 89 to 20 (details)

To mandate that an electrician on a job must show a government official or inspector a photo ID and evidence of licensure status if ordered. Also, to only allow an individual to get a "master electrician" license if an individual has at least 12,000 hours of experience in related work under the supervision of a master electrician, and has held an electrical journeyman's license for at least two years.

Signed by Gov. Rick Snyder

May 15, 2018