The bill seeks to enhance the administration of the Code Enforcement Section of the Department of Labor and Licensing by repealing licenses for electrical contractors and air conditioning electricians, while upgrading the Class C HVACR license. It aims to streamline the licensing process for apprentice electricians, assist elevator owners with testing requirements, and clarify annual licensing renewal periods. Key changes include the repeal of the definition of "air conditioning electrician," adjustments to line voltage power wiring regulations allowing HVACR license holders to run wiring up to seventy-five feet without an electrician's license, and the elimination of the air conditioning electrician classification from the fee structure. The bill also introduces new responsibilities for schools and training programs regarding the registration of electrical apprentices and updates penalties for violations of electrical work regulations.

Additionally, the bill amends various sections of Arkansas law related to boiler inspections and elevator mechanics. It replaces the term "director" with "secretary or his or her designee," standardizes terminology by renaming the Boiler Inspection Division to the Boiler Inspection Section, and establishes new fees for inspections and permits. The bill allows for emergency elevator mechanic licenses and updates prohibited activities for elevator inspectors. It also specifies that all active Class C HVACR license holders will automatically be upgraded to Class B license holders by September 1, 2025. Overall, the amendments aim to improve regulatory oversight, enhance safety standards, and ensure that professionals in these fields maintain current knowledge and skills.

Statutes affected:
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)
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)
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)