This bill proposes updates to current statutes regarding the licensure of individuals in specific trades, emphasizing that such licensure is a matter of statewide concern and should not be further regulated by municipalities or counties. Under the new provisions, municipalities and counties are prohibited from requiring individuals who are already licensed under title 32, chapter 10 to obtain a journeyman license. However, they retain the authority to issue journeyman licenses for certain occupations, including plumbing, pipe fitting, mechanical trades, HVAC installation, and electrical or alarm system trades.

Additionally, the bill introduces definitions for "licensure" and "occupation" to clarify the scope of the new regulations. "Licensure" encompasses any required training, education, testing, certification, registration, or licensing fees necessary for individuals to perform their jobs, while "occupation" broadly refers to various forms of employment or trades. These updates aim to streamline the licensing process and reduce unnecessary regulatory burdens on licensed professionals.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 9-500.54, 11-269.31