The bill amends Section 54-1010 of the Idaho Code to clarify the supervision requirements for electrical contractors and to define the term "supervision." It specifies that all electrical installations must be conducted under the supervision of a licensed residential electrician, journeyman electrician, or master electrician, with the new definition stating that the supervising licensed electrician must be available during working hours to oversee the installations and be responsible for them. Additionally, the bill establishes supervision ratios for apprentice electricians, requiring one licensed electrician for every six apprentices in residential settings and one for every two in other settings, while exempting those who have completed significant work experience and training.

Furthermore, the bill mandates that individual owners of electrical contracting businesses must employ a full-time journeyman or master electrician, although they may act as their own if they meet the necessary qualifications. It also prohibits local governments from enacting regulations that differ from the state requirements outlined in this section, ensuring uniformity across Idaho. The bill declares an emergency, making it effective from July 1, 2025.

Statutes affected:
Bill Text: 54-1010