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H 214

ELECTRICAL CONTRACTORS AND JOURNEYMEN – Amends existing law to revise a provision regarding electrical contractor supervision and to define a term.

68th Legislature, 1st Regular Session (2025)

House Bill 214 clarifies supervision standards for electricians in Idaho, ensuring safety and uniform regulations while impacting contractors, journeymen, and apprentices.

Introduced, read first time; referred to: Commerce & Human Resources
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Bill Summary · H 214

Summary of House Bill 214 (H 214)

Bill Information

  • Bill Number: H 214
  • Title: Electrical Contractors and Journeymen
  • Introduced: February 11, 2025
  • Status: Introduced, read first time; referred to: Commerce & Human Resources
  • Classification: Bill
  • Subject Areas: Construction, Contractors, Electricity and Electricians, Energy, Homes and Housing, Licenses and Permits, Occupational and Professional Licenses, Utilities

Purpose and Intent

House Bill 214 aims to amend existing laws regarding the supervision of electrical contractors and journeymen in Idaho. The bill seeks to clarify the definition of "supervision" in the context of electrical work and align state regulations with industry standards and practices.

Key Provisions

  1. Definition of Supervision:

    • The bill revises the definition of "supervision" to specify that a licensed residential electrician, journeyman electrician, or master electrician must be available during working hours to oversee electrical installations and be responsible for the work performed under their supervision.

  2. Employment Requirements:

    • Individual owners of electrical contracting businesses must employ a full-time journeyman electrician with at least 2,000 hours of documented experience. However, they may act as their own journeyman or master electrician if they meet the necessary licensing requirements.

  3. Apprentice Electricians:

    • Apprentice electricians must be registered and can only work under specific supervision ratios:
      • In residential settings: 1 licensed electrician to no more than 6 apprentices.
      • In other settings: 1 licensed electrician to no more than 2 apprentices.
    • No supervision ratio applies to apprentices who have completed 6,000 hours of work experience and are enrolled in an approved career technical education program.

  4. Limited Electrical Installer Trainees:

    • Individuals working as limited electrical installer trainees must also be registered and are not subject to supervision ratios.

  5. Preemption of Local Regulations:

    • The bill prohibits local governments from enacting regulations that are more stringent than those established in this section, ensuring uniformity across the state.

Impact

  • Who is Affected:

    • This bill primarily impacts electrical contractors, journeymen, and apprentices in Idaho, as well as local governments that may have previously enacted differing regulations.

  • Fiscal Impact:

    • According to the fiscal note, this legislation is expected to have no fiscal impact, meaning it will not increase or decrease state or local revenues or expenditures.

Procedural Aspects

  • The bill was introduced and referred to the Commerce & Human Resources Committee on February 11, 2025.
  • It has passed through various legislative stages, including a second reading and a vote in the House, and is currently awaiting further action in the Senate.
  • An emergency clause is included, indicating that the bill will take effect on July 1, 2025.

Conclusion

House Bill 214 seeks to modernize and clarify regulations surrounding electrical work in Idaho, ensuring that supervision standards align with industry practices while preventing local governments from imposing stricter requirements. This legislation is designed to enhance safety and professionalism within the electrical contracting field.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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