Maryland Electricians Act – Revisions
Sponsor: Cory V. McCray (District 45)Committee: Education, Health, and Environmental AffairsSubject: Business Occupations and ProfessionsStatus: Enacted under Article II, Section 17(c) of the Maryland Constitution - Chapter 656 (as of Nov 15, 2022)
What this bill does
Official synopsis
Requiring that the State Board of Electricians credit an applicant's work as part of certain apprenticeships for the experience required for certain electrician licenses; requiring the State Board to waive the examination requirements for certain applicants for a journeyperson electrician license; requiring that applicants for certain local permits have a State license to provide electrical services; requiring the Department to attempt to renegotiate certain memoranda of understanding in certain circumstances; etc.
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Testimony (9)
MGA witness listFAV 9Favorable
| Position | Witness | Organization | Testimony |
|---|---|---|---|
| FAV | Jackson, Marcuslobbyist | Associated Builders and Contractors | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Clark, Tom | IBEW 26 | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | McHale, Michael | IBEW Local 24 | Oral + Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Shmelzer, Grant | IEC Chesapeake | Oral |
| FAV | O'Keeffe, Kevinlobbyist | Law Office of Kevin O'Keeffe | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Edwards, Donna | Maryland State and DC AFL-CIO | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Yull, William | National Electrical Contractors Association | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Thomas, JT | Washinton DC NECA | Oral + Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Senator McCray, Senator McCraylegislator | Individual | Oral |
Organizations on record
Registered lobbyists who testified
FAVJackson, MarcusAssociated Builders and ContractorsRegistered for: Associated Builders & Contractors
FAVO'Keeffe, KevinLaw Office of Kevin O'KeeffeRegistered for: Eva Group LLC; IEC Chesapeake; PepsiCo; W.W. Grainger, Inc.…