Construction trades; joint subcommittee to study occupational licensing laws.
Summary
Study; efficacy of the Commonwealth's occupational licensing laws; construction trades; report. Establishesa joint subcommittee to (i) determine whether more requirements arenecessary to ensure all workers in relevant crafts are licensed,(ii) determine whether greater occupational licensing enforcementis necessary, (iii) determine whether the Commonwealth's occupationallicensing laws should apply to a broader scope of construction trades,and (iv) make recommendations for new laws or policies that wouldenhance the Commonwealth's occupational licensing regulations. Thejoint subcommittee is required to complete its meetings by November30, 2021, and to submit an executive summary of its findings andrecommendations no later than the first day of the 2022 Regular Sessionof the General Assembly.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2021
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Jan 12, 2021
Last action Feb 5, 2021
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Committee
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Jan 22, 2021
Lower · Passed
Subcommittee recommends laying on the table (5-Y 0-N)
lower
Jan 20, 2021
Committee
Assigned Rules sub: Studies
lower
Jan 12, 2021
Committee
Referred to Committee on Rules
lower
Jan 12, 2021
Introduced
Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/13/21 21101952D
lower
1 primary · 7 co-sponsors
Sponsors
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