STAND. COM. REP. NO.  937-08

Honolulu, Hawaii

                , 2008

RE:   H.B. No. 937

      H.D. 3

Honorable Calvin K.Y. Say

Speaker, House of Representatives

Twenty-Fourth State Legislature

Regular Session of 2008

State of Hawaii

Sir:

     Your Committee on Consumer Protection & Commerce, to which was referred H.B. No. 937, H.D. 2, entitled:

"A BILL FOR AN ACT RELATING TO ELECTRICAL AND PLUMBING TRADES,"

begs leave to report as follows:

     The purpose of this bill is to ensure the qualifications of electricians by adding educational requirements for individuals applying for electrician licensing examinations.

     Several concerned individuals testified in support of this bill.  The Plumbing and Mechanical Contractors Association of Hawaii, Plumbers and Fitters Union Local 675, and a concerned individual opposed this measure.  The Board of Electricians and Plumbers submitted comments.

     Your Committee has amended this bill by clarifying that this bill only applies to the eligibility of applicants for an electrician licensing examination and does not affect:

     (1)  The scope of work of licensed electricians and plumbers; or

     (2)  The ability of electricians to maintain or renew their licenses.

     Technical, nonsubstantive changes were also made for clarity and style.

     As affirmed by the record of votes of the members of your Committee on Consumer Protection & Commerce that is attached to this report, your Committee is in accord with the intent and purpose of H.B. No. 937, H.D. 2, as amended herein, and recommends that it pass Third Reading in the form attached hereto as H.B. No. 937, H.D. 3.

Respectfully submitted on behalf of the members of the Committee on Consumer Protection & Commerce,

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ROBERT N. HERKES, Chair