The bill amends the Skilled Trades Regulation Act by updating the composition and operational procedures of the board of mechanical rules. It specifies that the board will consist of 12 residents of Michigan, appointed by the governor, and includes new requirements for the qualifications of board members. Notably, the bill reduces the number of chief mechanical inspectors from two to one and introduces additional categories of members, such as mechanical contractors with specific classifications (HVAC, fire suppression, refrigeration), and various representatives from organized labor and boiler manufacturing sectors.

Furthermore, the bill modifies the election process for board leadership, stating that the vice-chairperson and secretary are to be elected from the board's membership, excluding chief mechanical inspectors. It also changes the quorum requirement from a fixed number to a majority of the members, and stipulates that any board decision requires approval from two-thirds of the members present at a meeting. The board is empowered to recommend rules and modifications to the state construction code to ensure the safe design and installation of mechanical systems.

Statutes affected:
Senate Introduced Bill: 339.5805