Bill > HB3783

This bill establishes a new "Endorsed Plumbing Apprentice License" in Oklahoma, which allows registered apprentices to take the journeyman plumber examination earlier than typically permitted. An "Endorsed Apprentice" is defined as a registered apprentice who has completed at least 1,000 hours of an approved formal education program, which can substitute for two years of experience, and has passed the journeyman examination. To qualify for this endorsement, apprentices must be at least 17 years old, be registered apprentices, have successfully completed an approved education program with a minimum grade of 70% in trade courses, and provide transcripts and proof of completion. Upon passing the journeyman exam, they must then complete one year of verifiable experience (at least 2,000 hours) within three years to be eligible for a journeyman plumber license without retaking the exam. If they do not obtain a journeyman license within this timeframe, they will need to reapply and retest or seek a standard apprentice registration. The bill also outlines penalties for endorsed apprentices who violate plumbing laws and specifies an effective date of November 1, 2026.

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http://www.oklegislature.gov/BillInfo.aspx?Bill=hb3783&Session=2600