ELECTRICIAN FEES
House Bill 4844
Sponsor: Rep. Mark Meadows
Committee: Appropriations
Complete to6-16-08
A SUMMARY OF HOUSEBILL 4844 AS INTRODUCED5-24-07
The bill would amend the Electrical Administrative Act, 1956 PA 217, to increase various fees for professional electricians, as shown in the chart below.
|
License |
Current Law |
HB 4844 |
Last Fee Revision |
|
Master Electrician |
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|
- Examination Fee |
$25.00 |
$100.00 |
Added with 1989 PA 104 |
|
- Initial License Fee |
$25.00 |
$50.00 |
Increased from $15 with 1982 PA 431 |
|
- Renewal License Fee (annually) |
$25.00 |
$50.00 |
Increased from $15 with 1982 PA 431 |
|
Electrical Contractor |
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|
- Examination Fee |
$25.00 |
$100.00 |
Added with 1990 PA 246 |
|
- Initial License |
$200.00 |
$300.00 |
Decreased from $75/yr with 1997 PA 120 |
|
- Renewal License (triennially) |
$200.00 |
$300.00 |
Decreased from $75/yr with 1997 PA 120 |
|
Electrical Journeyman |
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|
- Examination Fee |
$25.00 |
$100.00 |
Added with 1989 PA 104 |
|
- Initial License |
$20.00 |
$40.00 |
Increased from $15 with 1989 PA 104 |
|
- Renewal License (annually) |
$20.00 |
$40.00 |
Increased from $15 with 1989 PA 104 |
|
Fire Alarm Contractor |
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|
- Examination Fee |
$25.00 |
$100.00 |
Added with 1992 PA 130 |
|
- Initial License |
$200.00 |
$300.00 |
Decreased from $75/yr with 1997 PA 119 |
|
- Renewal License (triennially) |
$200.00 |
$300.00 |
Decreased from $75/yr with 1997 PA 119 |
|
Fire Alarm Specialty Technician |
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|
- Examination Fee |
$25.00 |
$100.00 |
Added with 1992 PA 130 |
|
- Initial License |
$25.00 |
$50.00 |
Added with 1992 PA 130 |
|
- Renewal License (annually) |
$25.00 |
$50.00 |
Added with 1992 PA 130 |
|
Sign Specialty Contractor |
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|
- Examination Fee |
$25.00 |
$100.00 |
Added with 1992 PA 130 |
|
- Initial License |
$120.00 |
$200.00 |
Added with 1992 PA 130 as $40/yr |
|
- Renewal License (triennially) |
$120.00 |
$200.00 |
Added with 1992 PA 130 as $40/yr |
|
Sign Specialist |
|||
|
- Examination Fee |
$25.00 |
$100.00 |
Added with 1992 PA 130 |
|
- Initial License |
$20.00 |
$40.00 |
Added with 1992 PA 130 |
|
- Renewal License (annually) |
$20.00 |
$40.00 |
Added with 1992 PA 130 |
|
License |
Current Law |
HB 4844 |
Last Fee Revision |
|
Apprentice Electrician |
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|
- Initial Registration |
$5.00 |
$15.00 |
Added with 1990 PA 246 |
|
- Renewal Registration (annually) |
$10.00 |
$15.00 |
Added with 1990 PA 246 |
|
Apprentice Fire Alarm Specialty Tech. |
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|
- Initial Registration |
$5.00 |
$15.00 |
Added with 1992 PA 130 |
|
- Renewal Registration (annually) |
$10.00 |
$15.00 |
Added with 1992 PA 130 |
The bill further provides that department with the authority to adjust the fee schedule by administrative rule.
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FISCAL IMPACT:
The bill would increase Construction Code Fund revenue by approximately $3.1 million over the course of the next three fiscal years, as shown in the chart below.
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Estimated Revenue |
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|
Fiscal Year |
Current Law |
HB 4844 |
Difference |
|
FY 2008-09 |
$732,497 |
$1,567,638 |
$835,142 |
|
FY 2009-10 |
$1,965,570 |
$3,426,055 |
$1,460,485 |
|
FY 2010-11 |
$740,303 |
$1,576,245 |
$835,942 |
|
$3,438,370 |
$6,569,939 |
$3,131,569 |
|
Fiscal Analyst: Mark Wolf
■ This analysis was prepared by nonpartisan House staff for use by House members in their deliberations, and does not constitute an official statement of legislative intent.