HB2588

Providing for statewide electrician licensing by the board of technical professions.

Chamber Passed·2/25/26

Kansas HB2588 establishes statewide electrician licensing by the Board of Technical Professions.

Kansas HB2588 mandates statewide licensing for electricians by the Board of Technical Professions. It outlines the process for issuing licenses to electrical contractors, master, journeyman, and residential electricians. The bill specifies the requirements for competency examinations, continuing education, and the scope of practice for electricians. It also details the composition and appointment process for the Board of Technical Professions, including members from various technical professions and the general public.

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Where it stands

Last
Passed the House · 113–9 · Feb 25
Current
The Senate
Next
Senate floor vote

Sponsors

0
0
Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

House Final Action - Passed as amended - Yea: 113 Nay: 9

113 Yea

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3 Absent

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Calendar

Mar 12

1:30 PM

Senate Commerce Hearing

Feb 5

1:30 PM

House Commerce, Labor and Economic Development Hearing

History

Mar 18

Senate

Senate Committee Report recommending bill be passed as amended by Committee on Commerce

Mar 12

Senate

Senate Hearing: Thursday, March 12, 2026, 1:30 PM Room 159-S

Feb 26

Senate

Senate Referred to Committee on Commerce