Heating, Ventilation, Air-Conditioning, and Refrigeration Services - Journeyman License - Qualifications
Sponsor: Lily Qi (District 15)Committee: Economic MattersSubject: Business RegulationStatus: Approved by the Governor - Chapter 340 (as of Nov 9, 2023)
What this bill does
Official synopsis
Altering certain qualifications for a journeyman license to provide heating, ventilation, air-conditioning, and refrigeration services to require having held an apprentice license for 4 rather than 3 years and having completed at least 6,000 rather than 1,875 hours of training under the direction and control of a licensed contractor.
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Testimony (15)
MGA witness listFAV 13FavorableUNF 2Unfavorable
| Position | Witness | Organization | Testimony |
|---|---|---|---|
| FAV | Guido, Jeffrylobbyist | Consulting by JLG | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Hayden, Charles | Heating & Air Conditioning Contractors of MD (HACC) | Oral + Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Anderson, Stephanielobbyist | Heating and Air Conditioning Contractors of Maryland | Oral |
| FAV | Rice, Rodney | IBEW LU 307 | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Albacarys, Balfour | International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Local 24 | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Manno, Rogerlobbyist | Manno & Associates LLC | Oral + Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Edwards, Donna | Maryland State & DC AFL-CIO | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Valentino, Ellen | Mechanical Contractors Association of MD | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Ascher, Jasonlobbyist | Mid-Atlantic Pipe Trades Association | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Jackson, Gerald | UA Local 486/Maryland State and DC AFL-CIO | Oral + Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Delegate Qi, Delegate Qilegislator | Individual | Oral |
| FAV | Qi, Lily | Individual | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Sirkel, Robin | Individual | Position only |
| UNF | Anleu, Brianlobbyist | Individual | Written (PDF) |
| UNF | mcavoy, vince | Individual | Position only |
Organizations on record
Consulting by JLGFAV 1
IBEW LU 307FAV 1
Registered lobbyists who testified
FAVAnderson, StephanieHeating and Air Conditioning Contractors of MarylandRegistered for: Horizon Foundation of Howard County, Inc., The; Maryland Citizens' Health Initiative, Inc.; Climate XChange; City of College Park; One Fair Wage; Arc of Prince George's County, The…
FAVManno, RogerManno & Associates LLCRegistered for: CAUSE; Constellation; Fraternal Order of Police Lodge 35; Mechanical Contractors Association of Metro Washington; Mid-Atlantic Pipe Trades Association; Payactiv…
FAVAscher, JasonMid-Atlantic Pipe Trades AssociationRegistered for: Mid-Atlantic Pipe Trades Association; UA Plumbers & Steamfitters Local 486
UNFAnleu, BrianRegistered for: AOBA; Apartment & Office Building Association; National Apartment Association