An Act relative to the apprentice ratio for licensed electricians
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Progress
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- Introduced
- Passed Senate
- Passed House
- To Governor
- Became Law
Overview
This bill would change the current regulations regarding the number of apprentices licensed electricians can supervise. Specifically, it would allow a journeyman electrician to have no more than two apprentices under their direct supervision or employment. The bill aims to adjust apprenticeship ratios, potentially impacting the training and supervision of new electricians in Massachusetts.
Key provisions
- Allows journeyman electricians to have a maximum of two apprentices.
- Addresses apprentice ratios for licensed electricians.
- Relates to the regulation of the electrical profession.
- Concerns the supervision of apprentices by journeymen.
- Part of a series of bills related to electricians and their licensing.
Who is affected
- Licensed electricians
- Apprentices
- Employers of electricians
- The Board of State Examiners of Electricians
- The electrical industry in Massachusetts
Notable changes
- Changes the current apprentice ratio limit.
- Provides greater flexibility for journeyman electricians regarding apprentices.
- Potentially impacts the training standards for new electricians.
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3 on record
Primary sponsor
Cosponsors
James B. Eldridge
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