This bill establishes new renewal and reinstatement procedures for expired Unlimited Journeyman Electrician and Residential Journeyman licenses in Oklahoma. It allows for the renewal of these licenses without reexamination if they have been expired for more than one year, provided the applicant meets specific conditions. These conditions include submitting a complete application to the Construction Industries Board, paying the standard renewal fee along with any accrued late fees and a reinstatement penalty fee, completing required continuing education hours, and providing verification of no disciplinary actions or relevant criminal convictions.

Additionally, the bill repeals the existing law regarding terms of licensure and renewals, specifically 59 O.S. 2021, Section 1688. The Construction Industries Board is tasked with establishing rules and fees necessary for implementing these new procedures, which must be completed within 180 days of the bill's effective date, set for November 1, 2026. The provisions outlined in the bill are exclusive to the specified electrician licenses and do not apply to other license classifications.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 59-1688