The proposed legislation seeks to streamline the licensing and regulatory framework for electricians, HVACR workers, and boiler inspectors in Arkansas. It repeals the licenses for electrical contractors and air conditioning electricians while upgrading the Class C HVACR license. Key amendments include allowing HVACR license holders to run wiring up to seventy-five feet from a disconnect box without needing an electrician's license, clarifying annual licensing renewal periods, and modifying fees for licensing examinations. The bill also introduces new requirements for apprentice electricians, including a testing mandate within one year of completing training, and establishes new responsibilities for schools and training programs in documenting on-the-job training.

Additionally, the bill renames the Boiler Inspection Division to the Boiler Inspection Section and updates various regulatory provisions, including the fee structure for inspections and permits. It introduces administrative fines for non-compliance and outlines the requirements for boiler inspectors, including the issuance of certificates of competency. The legislation also addresses elevator mechanics and inspectors by allowing for emergency licensing in case of shortages and updating the responsible Department for issuing permits. Overall, these amendments aim to enhance regulatory oversight, ensure compliance with safety standards, and improve the efficiency of the licensing process in Arkansas.

Statutes affected:
Old version SB627 Original - 4-3-2025 06:22 PM: 17-28-101(1), 17-28-102(c), 17-28-203(a), 17-28-301, 17-28-203, 17-28-311, 17-28-101, 17-28-302, 17-28-308, 17-28-309, 25-15-201, 20-31-101, 17-3-102, 17-28-310, 17-28-311(a), 17-33-101(8), 17-33-101(16), 17-33-103(b), 17-33-105(a), 17-33-202(7), 17-33-202(9), 17-33-204, 17-33-303, 17-33-101, 17-33-307, 17-55-101(c), 17-55-101(d), 17-55-103, 20-23-101(3), 20-23-103, 20-23-104, 20-23-105, 20-23-202, 20-23-203(a), 20-23-203(c), 20-23-301, 20-23-203, 20-23-306, 20-23-310, 20-23-401, 20-23-402, 20-23-302, 20-23-304, 20-23-305, 20-23-307, 20-23-308, 20-23-311, 20-23-312, 20-23-314, 20-23-401(a), 20-23-401(f), 20-23-404, 20-23-405, 20-23-309, 20-23-406, 20-23-407, 20-24-106(a), 20-24-109, 20-24-108, 20-24-115(d), 20-24-110(c)
Old version SB627 V2 - 4-7-2025 03:07 PM: 17-28-101(1), 17-28-102(c), 17-28-203(a), 17-28-301, 17-28-203, 04-07-2025, 17-28-311, 17-28-101, 17-28-302, 17-28-308, 17-28-309, 25-15-201, 20-31-101, 17-3-102, 17-28-310, 17-28-311(a), 17-33-101(8), 17-33-101(16), 17-33-103(b), 17-33-105(a), 17-33-202(7), 17-33-202(9), 17-33-204, 17-33-303, 17-33-101, 17-33-307, 17-55-101(c), 17-55-101(d), 17-55-103, 20-23-101(3), 20-23-103, 20-23-104, 20-23-105, 20-23-202, 20-23-203(a), 20-23-203(c), 20-23-301, 20-23-203, 20-23-306, 20-23-310, 20-23-401, 20-23-402, 20-23-302, 20-23-304, 20-23-305, 20-23-307, 20-23-308, 20-23-311, 20-23-312, 20-23-314, 20-23-401(a), 20-23-401(f), 20-23-404, 20-23-405, 20-23-309, 20-23-406, 20-23-407, 20-24-106(a), 20-24-109, 20-24-108, 20-24-115(d), 20-24-110(c)
SB 627: 17-28-101(1), 17-28-102(c), 17-28-203(a), 17-28-301, 17-28-203, 17-28-311, 17-28-101, 17-28-302, 17-28-308, 17-28-309, 25-15-201, 20-31-101, 17-3-102, 17-28-310, 17-28-311(a), 17-33-101(8), 17-33-101(16), 17-33-103(b), 17-33-105(a), 17-33-202(7), 17-33-202(9), 17-33-204, 17-33-303, 17-33-101, 17-33-307, 17-55-101(c), 17-55-101(d), 17-55-103, 20-23-101(3), 20-23-103, 20-23-104, 20-23-105, 20-23-202, 20-23-203(a), 20-23-203(c), 20-23-301, 20-23-203, 20-23-306, 20-23-310, 20-23-401, 20-23-402, 20-23-302, 20-23-304, 20-23-305, 20-23-307, 20-23-308, 20-23-311, 20-23-312, 20-23-314, 20-23-401(a), 20-23-401(f), 20-23-404, 20-23-405, 20-23-309, 20-23-406, 20-23-407, 20-24-106(a), 20-24-109, 20-24-108, 20-24-115(d), 20-24-110(c)
Act 746: 17-28-101(1), 17-28-102(c), 17-28-203(a), 17-28-301, 17-28-203, 04-07-2025, 17-28-311, 17-28-101, 17-28-302, 17-28-308, 17-28-309, 25-15-201, 20-31-101, 17-3-102, 17-28-310, 17-28-311(a), 17-33-101(8), 17-33-101(16), 17-33-103(b), 17-33-105(a), 17-33-202(7), 17-33-202(9), 17-33-204, 17-33-303, 17-33-101, 17-33-307, 17-55-101(c), 17-55-101(d), 17-55-103, 20-23-101(3), 20-23-103, 20-23-104, 20-23-105, 20-23-202, 20-23-203(a), 20-23-203(c), 20-23-301, 20-23-203, 20-23-306, 20-23-310, 20-23-401, 20-23-402, 20-23-302, 20-23-304, 20-23-305, 20-23-307, 20-23-308, 20-23-311, 20-23-312, 20-23-314, 20-23-401(a), 20-23-401(f), 20-23-404, 20-23-405, 20-23-309, 20-23-406, 20-23-407, 20-24-106(a), 20-24-109, 20-24-108, 20-24-115(d), 20-24-110(c)