THE SENATE	S.B. NO.	2945
TWENTY-SEVENTH LEGISLATURE, 2014
STATE OF HAWAII

A BILL FOR AN ACT

 

 

relating to contractors.

 

 

BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF HAWAII:

 

     SECTION 1.  The legislature finds that electrical contractors are responsible for managing the technical aspects of electrical work.  The legislature also finds that electrical work may pose hazards related to public and worker safety.  Therefore, individuals and entities applying to be licensed as electrical contractors should demonstrate the necessary level of training and knowledge to possess a trade license to perform electrical work in accordance with chapter 448E, Hawaii Revised Statutes.

     The purpose of this Act is to protect the public and promote worker safety by requiring electrical contractors to possess a trade license to perform electrical work in the State of Hawaii.

     SECTION 2.  Chapter 444, Hawaii Revised Statutes, is amended by adding a new section to be appropriately designated and to read as follows:

     "§444-     Licensing of electrical contractors, pole and line contractors, high voltage electrical contractors, and electronic systems contractors; minimum qualifications.  (a)  Effective July 1, 2014, any person applying for a license as an electrical contractor, pole and line contractor, or high voltage electrical contractor shall possess, at minimum, a journey worker electrician license pursuant to chapter 448E.

     (b)  Effective July 1, 2014, any person applying for a license as an electronic systems contractor shall possess, at minimum, a journey worker specialty electrician license pursuant to chapter 448E."

     SECTION 3.  New statutory material is underscored.

     SECTION 4.  This Act shall take effect on July 1, 2014.

 

INTRODUCED BY:	_____________________________

 

 

Report Title:

Contractors; Electrical Work; Licensing Requirements

 

Description:

Requires any person applying for a license as an electrical contractor, pole and line contractor, high voltage electrical contractor, or electronic systems contractor to possess a trade license to perform electrical work in the State.

 

 

 

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