HB497

Revise apprenticeship program laws relating to the state electrical board

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Montana HB497 revises apprenticeship program laws for electricians, allowing completion of approved programs or equivalent experience.

Montana HB497 amends the state's electrical apprenticeship program laws. It allows applicants for journeyman and residential electrician licenses to furnish evidence of completing an approved apprenticeship program or a substantially equivalent program. It also provides definitions for terms like "electrical maintenance" and "legally obtained practical experience." The bill is effective upon passage and approval.

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Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

48 Yea

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0 Nay

2 Absent

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Calendar

Mar 21, 2025

8:00 AM

Senate Business, Labor and Economic Affairs Hearing

Feb 26, 2025

7:00 AM

House Business and Labor Hearing

History

May 8, 2025

House

Chapter Number Assigned

May 5, 2025

House

(H) Signed by Governor

Apr 25, 2025

Senate

(S) Signed by President