FINAL BILL REPORT

HB 2886

This analysis was prepared by non-partisan legislative staff for the use of legislative members in their deliberations. This analysis is not a part of the legislation nor does it constitute a statement of legislative intent.

C 198 L 16

Synopsis as Enacted

Brief Description: Concerning electrical scope of practice.

Sponsors: Representative Manweller.

House Committee on Labor & Workplace Standards

Senate Committee on Commerce & Labor

Background:

The electrical laws are administered by the Department of Labor and Industries (Department). The regulatory scheme includes licensure for electrical contractors and certification for electricians. Electricians may be certified as journey level, or as multiple types of specialty electricians. Certification is not required for the telecommunications specialty. Most specialty scopes of work are established in rule. However, three specialty scopes are at least in part in statute. These are:

Summary:

The Department may modify the scopes of work for the restricted nonresidential maintenance, equipment specialty, and telecommunications electrical specialties. The Department may specify wiring, appliances, devices, or equipment by rule for the equipment repair and telecommunications specialties. For the nonresidential maintenance specialty, the Department may modify the scope by rule.

Votes on Final Passage:

House

97

1

Senate

47

1

Effective:

June 9, 2016