SF3719
Class A installer license from the electrical code elimination
Legislative Session 94 (2025-2026)
Related bill: HF3731
AI Generated Summary
Purpose
- Eliminate the Class A installer license from the electrical code and update the licensing framework for electrical work in Minnesota. The bill also reorganizes how licenses are categorized, how the state adopts electrical codes, and how fees and renewals are handled.
Main Provisions
- Replace and update board powers:
- The board (related to electrical licensure) gains authority to adopt the Minnesota Electrical Code (the current National Electrical Code and amendments), set licensure rules for electrical businesses and various worker classifications, establish continuing education requirements, advise on educational needs for electrical inspectors, refer complaints to the commissioner, and manage per diem, reciprocity, and fee recommendations.
- The commissioner of labor and industry remains responsible for administering and enforcing most provisions, with staff support and office space provided by the commissioner.
- Licensure categories and rules:
- The board will regulate licensure or registration for electrical businesses, electrical contractors, master electricians, journeyworker electricians, Class A installer, Class B installer, power limited technicians, and other workers who perform electrical work (with some exceptions).
- The bill emphasizes continuing education for these roles and coordination with other state boards on rulemaking.
- Fees, expiration, and renewal:
- Establishes a schedule for expiration/renewal of licenses and registrations (details below) and a new fee framework for filing a certificate of responsible person ($100 per filing).
- Reclassifies how different licenses are counted for fee purposes (entry-level, journeyworker, master, business licenses).
- Repeals and removals:
- Repeals specific outdated provisions related to Class A installer licensing (326B.31 Subd. 7 and 326B.33 Subd. 3).
- Removes the Class A installer license from the statutory framework; the Appendix text describes the former Class A installer definition and its prior scope, including a grandfathering note for existing licenses prior to a certain date.
- Renewal and expiration changes:
- Updates expiration dates for various licenses (examples in the text):
- Master licenses: expire March 1 of odd-numbered years after issuance.
- Electrical contractor licenses: expire March 1 of even-numbered years after issuance.
- Technology system contractor and satellite system contractor licenses: expire August 1 of even-numbered years after issuance.
- All other personal licenses: expire two years from issuance, then every two years.
- Registrations for unlicensed individuals: expire one year from issuance, then annually.
- For fee calculations, certain licenses are recategorized (e.g., Class A/B master/journeyworker licenses, business licenses) for purposes of license fee assessment.
Significant Changes to Existing Law
- Class A installer license eliminated:
- The bill removes the Class A installer license from the licensing framework and repeals related statutory subdivisions.
- A historical note in the bill’s appendix references prior definitions and grandfathering for existing Class A installer license holders, but no new Class A installer licenses would be issued under the updated framework.
- Broader board authority and oversight:
- The board gains explicit authority to regulate licensure, ongoing education, interpretations of code, and advisory roles, with stronger integration into rulemaking and coordination with other boards.
- Code adoption and enforcement structure:
- The Minnesota Electrical Code must align with the most current NEC and amendments, aligning state practice with a national standard.
- The commissioner remains the administrator/enforcer with staff support, maintaining centralized oversight.
- Fee structure and renewal timing:
- Introduces a standardized fee system and a per-filing fee, along with clearer renewal timelines for multiple license types.
Relevant context notes - The bill repeals specific sections (326B.31 Subd. 7 and 326B.33 Subd. 3) related to Class A installer licensing. - It requires the board to adopt ongoing education and establish rulemaking to regulate licensure, continuing education, and complaint handling.
Relevant Terms - Class A installer - Minnesota Electrical Code - National Electrical Code (NEC) - Minnesota Statutes 326B.32, 326B.33, 326B.31 - Board (Electrical licensure board) - Commissioner of Labor and Industry - Electrical contractor - Master electrician - Journeyworker electrician - Class B installer - Power limited technician - Technology systems contractor - Satellite system contractor - Licensure, registration, renewal - Continuing education - Per diem and expenses - License reciprocity - Certificate of responsible person - Expiration dates (March 1, odd/even years; August 1) - Repeal (removal of Class A installer definitions) - Unlicensed individual registrations - Rulemaking and staff support
Bill text versions
- Introduction PDF PDF file
Past committee meetings
- Labor on: February 24, 2026 12:30
Actions
| Date | Chamber | Where | Type | Name | Committee Name |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| February 19, 2026 | Senate | Action | Introduction and first reading | ||
| February 19, 2026 | Senate | Action | Referred to | Labor | |
| Senate | Action | HF substituted in committee |
Citations
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"analysis": {
"added": [
"Election of chair, vice chair, and secretary.",
"Adoption of bylaws and procedures for board operations.",
"Adoption of the Minnesota Electrical Code (and NEC amendments) with rulemaking support under chapter 14.",
"Adoption of rules regulating licensure or registration for electrical workers (including Class A installer, Class B installer, power limited technicians, and other related roles).",
"Adoption of continuing education requirements for electrical workers.",
"Advice to the commissioner on educational requirements for electrical inspectors.",
"Referral of complaints to the commissioner for enforcement.",
"Approval of per diem and expenses for board members.",
"Approval of license reciprocity agreements.",
"Selection of members to serve on other state advisory boards or committees.",
"Recommendation of fees for licenses and certifications."
],
"removed": [],
"summary": "Amends the Electrical Board's duties and powers, enumerating licensure categories and rulemaking responsibilities, and establishing board support and coordination provisions.",
"modified": [
"Expands and clarifies board powers and duties, including rulemaking, staff support, and inter-agency coordination."
]
},
"citation": "326B.32",
"subdivision": "subdivision 2"
},
{
"analysis": {
"added": [
"Master licenses expire March 1 of each odd-numbered year.",
"Electrical contractor licenses expire March 1 of each even-numbered year.",
"Technology system contractor and satellite system contractor licenses expire August 1 of each even-numbered year.",
"All other personal licenses expire two years from the date of original issuance and every two years thereafter.",
"Registrations of unlicensed individuals expire one year from issuance and annually thereafter.",
"For each filing of a certificate of responsible person, the fee is $100."
],
"removed": [],
"summary": "Sets license and registration expiration timelines and related fee provisions for various electrical licenses and registrations.",
"modified": [
"Establishes explicit expiration and renewal timelines for multiple license types and registrations."
]
},
"citation": "326B.33",
"subdivision": "subdivision 19"
},
{
"analysis": {
"added": [],
"removed": [
"The Class A installer definition and related provisions in 326B.31, subdivision 7."
],
"summary": "Repeals 326B.31, subdivision 7 (Class A installer definitions/background).",
"modified": []
},
"citation": "326B.31",
"subdivision": "subdivision 7"
},
{
"analysis": {
"added": [],
"removed": [
"Class A installer licensing provisions formerly in 326B.33, subdivision 3."
],
"summary": "Repeals 326B.33, subdivision 3 (Class A installer licensing provisions).",
"modified": []
},
"citation": "326B.33",
"subdivision": "subdivision 3"
},
{
"analysis": {
"added": [],
"removed": [],
"summary": "Cross-reference: the bill uses section 326B.092 subdivision 1 for fee calculation when considering unlicensed individuals as entry-level licenses.",
"modified": [
"Fee calculation framework updated to treat the registration of unlicensed individuals as entry-level licenses under the referenced provisions."
]
},
"citation": "326B.092",
"subdivision": "subdivision 1"
},
{
"analysis": {
"added": [
"Provision enabling or referencing the issuance of final interpretations."
],
"removed": [],
"summary": "Cross-reference indicating final interpretations may be issued under 326B.127 subdivision 5.",
"modified": []
},
"citation": "326B.127",
"subdivision": "subdivision 5"
},
{
"analysis": {
"added": [],
"removed": [],
"summary": "Requires board compliance with Minnesota Administrative Procedure Act, §15.0597, subdivision 2 (and by extension subdivision 4).",
"modified": [
"Rulemaking procedures and standards aligned with the Administrative Procedure Act."
]
},
"citation": "15.0597",
"subdivision": "subdivision 2"
},
{
"analysis": {
"added": [],
"removed": [],
"summary": "Requires board compliance with Minnesota Administrative Procedure Act, §15.0597, subdivision 4.",
"modified": [
"Rulemaking procedures and standards aligned with the Administrative Procedure Act."
]
},
"citation": "15.0597",
"subdivision": "subdivision 4"
},
{
"analysis": {
"added": [
"Rulemaking and related processes governed by Chapter 14."
],
"removed": [],
"summary": "Rulemaking and related provisions reference Minnesota Statutes Chapter 14.",
"modified": []
},
"citation": "chapter 14",
"subdivision": ""
}
]Progress through the legislative process
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