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ENGROSSED SENATE
BILL NO. 1401	By:	Wyrick of the Senate

			and

		Glenn of the House

[ electricians and electrical contractor licenses - military training - effective date ]

BE IT ENACTED BY THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF OKLAHOMA:
SECTION 1.     AMENDATORY     59 O.S. 2011, Section 1685, is amended to read as follows:
Section 1685.  A.  The Construction Industries Board shall issue a license as journeyman electrician or electrical contractor to any person who:
1.  Has been certified by the Committee of Electrical Examiners as either having successfully passed the appropriate examination or having a valid license issued by another governmental entity with licensing requirements similar to those provided in the Electrical License Act;
2.  Has paid the license fee and otherwise complied with the provisions of the Electrical License Act; and
3.  Has, when required by the Board, provided such documents, statements or other information as may be necessary to submit to a national criminal history record check as defined by Section 150.9 of Title 74 of the Oklahoma Statutes.
B.  All licenses shall be nontransferable and it shall be a misdemeanor for any person licensed under the provisions of the Electrical License Act to loan or allow the use of such license by any other person, firm or corporation, except as specifically provided in the Electrical License Act.
C.  The Committee of Electrical Examiners and the Construction Industries Board shall adopt procedures and rules to review and accept proof and documentation of an applicant's qualified training and experience as an electrician or electrical contractor while on active duty with the armed forces of the United States when such service member has been discharged from active duty within one (1) year of the application for examination or licensure in this state as a journeyman electrician or electrical contractor.
SECTION 2.  This act shall become effective November 1, 2014.
Passed the Senate the 26th day of February, 2014.

	
	Presiding Officer of the Senate

Passed the House of Representatives the ____ day of __________, 2014.

	
	Presiding Officer of the House
	of Representatives

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