2018 Senate Bill 1185 / Public Act 441

Preempt municipal apprenticeship or training licensure mandates

Introduced in the Senate

Nov. 8, 2018

Introduced by Sen. David Robertson (R-14)

To prohibit local governments that impose a local licensure mandate on electrical or specialty contractors, journeymen electricians, sign specialists, or fire alarm specialty technicians from requiring an individual to be licensed or registered with the municipality to participate in an apprenticeship or training program.

Referred to the Committee on Regulatory Reform

Nov. 27, 2018

Referred to the Committee on Michigan Competitiveness

Nov. 29, 2018

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the bill pass.

Dec. 4, 2018

Passed in the Senate 24 to 12 (details)

Received in the House

Dec. 4, 2018

Referred to the Committee on Regulatory Reform

Dec. 12, 2018

Reported without amendment

Without amendment and with the recommendation that the bill pass.

Dec. 18, 2018

Passed in the House 61 to 48 (details)

To prohibit local governments that impose a local licensure mandate on electrical or specialty contractors, journeymen electricians, sign specialists, or fire alarm specialty technicians from requiring an individual to be licensed or registered with the municipality to participate in an apprenticeship or training program.

Signed by Gov. Rick Snyder

Dec. 20, 2018