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AR SB627
AR SB627To Assist The Administration Of The Code Enforcement Section Of The Department Of Labor And Licensing And The State's Electrician, Hvacr, Elevator, And Boiler Safety Laws.
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Introduced
04/03/2025
04/03/2025
In Committee
04/10/2025
04/10/2025
Crossed Over
04/08/2025
04/08/2025
Passed
04/15/2025
04/15/2025
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
04/18/2025
04/18/2025
Introduced Session
95th General Assembly (2025 Regular)
Bill Summary
AN ACT TO ASSIST THE ADMINISTRATION OF THE CODE ENFORCEMENT SECTION OF THE DEPARTMENT OF LABOR AND LICENSING; TO REPEAL THE ELECTRICAL CONTRACTOR AND AIR CONDITIONING ELECTRICIAN LICENSES; TO TRANSFER AND UPGRADE THE CLASS C HVACR LICENSE; TO IMPROVE THE LICENSING OF APPRENTICE ELECTRICIANS; TO HELP THE ELEVATOR OWNERS SATISFY TESTING REQUIREMENTS; TO CLARIFY ANNUAL LICENSING RENEWAL PERIODS; TO AID IN THE ADMINISTRATION OF THE STATE’S ELECTRICIAN, HVACR, ELEVATOR, AND BOILER SAFETY LAWS; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES.
AI Summary
This bill aims to streamline and update licensing, inspection, and regulatory processes across several technical and safety-related sectors in Arkansas, including electricians, HVACR (heating, ventilation, air conditioning, and refrigeration) workers, boiler inspectors, and elevator professionals. Key provisions include repealing the air conditioning electrician license classification, expanding the distance for electrical and HVACR work near equipment from 10 to 75 feet, modifying continuing education requirements, adjusting licensing fees and penalties, and creating more flexible licensing options. Notably, the bill transfers all existing Class C HVACR license holders to Class B licenses as of September 1, 2025, effectively upgrading their capabilities. The legislation seeks to simplify administrative processes, reduce barriers for technical professionals, and ensure consistent safety standards across various technical inspection and licensing domains within the Department of Labor and Licensing. Throughout the bill, there are multiple technical amendments that replace references to the "Division of Labor" or "Division of Occupational and Professional Licensing" with the "Department of Labor and Licensing," reflecting an organizational restructuring.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services
Sponsors (6)
Missy Irvin (R)*,
Jeremy Wooldridge (R)*,
Wade Andrews (R),
Josh Bryant (R),
Bruce Cozart (R),
Richard McGrew (R),
Last Action
Notification that SB627 is now Act 746 (on 04/18/2025)
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