North Carolina 2019-2020 Session Status: In Committee 1 D cosponsors

HB 165 — Electrician Requirements for Certain Orgs.

Last action — Passed 1st Reading

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    Passed Senate
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill died with 2019-2020 Session. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.

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Bill Text

What changed in the latest version

126 added · 124 removed

Plain-language change summary

The recent changes to Bill HB 165 involve clarifications and updates to the exceptions for certain maintenance and repair activities that can be performed by licensed personnel working for local boards of education, hospitals, or nonprofit organizations. Notably, the wording has been refined for readability and to better specify the types of work covered, such as the installation and servicing of electrical equipment. Additionally, one section regarding the bonding of gas piping systems refers to an older version of the gas code, which has been updated to reflect current standards. These changes are important because they help ensure that the bill accurately reflects current practices and regulations, making it easier for organizations to understand what work they can perform without unnecessary regulatory barriers.

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GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF NORTH CAROLINA H.B.
GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF NORTH CAROLINA SESSION 2019 H 1 HOUSE BILL 165* Short Title:
165 Feb 25, 2019 SESSION 2019 HOUSE PRINCIPAL CLERK H D HOUSE BILL DRH50029-MQ-8A* Short Title:
For a complete list of sponsors, refer to the North Carolina General Assembly web site.
A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT TO CLARIFY THE STATUTES REGULATING ELECTRICAL CONTRACTORS TO ENABLE LICENSED ELECTRICAL CONTRACTORS EMPLOYED BY SCHOOLS, HOSPITALS, AND NONPROFITS TO MAKE REPAIRS AND CONDUCT MAINTENANCE AT ALL FACILITIES AT ALL TIMES WHEN DONE AT THE DIRECTION OF THE SCHOOL, HOSPITAL, OR NONPROFIT.
RegulatoryReform,if favorable,State and Local Government, if favorable,Rules, Calendar, and Operations of the House February 26, 2019 A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT TO CLARIFY THE STATUTES REGULATING ELECTRICAL CONTRACTORS TO ENABLE LICENSED ELECTRICAL CONTRACTORS EMPLOYED BY SCHOOLS, HOSPITALS, AND NONPROFITS TO MAKE REPAIRS AND CONDUCT MAINTENANCE AT ALL FACILITIES AT ALL TIMES WHEN DONE AT THE DIRECTION OF THE SCHOOL, HOSPITAL, OR NONPROFIT.
This subdivision shall not be construed to limit the ability of local boards of education, hospitals as defined in G.S.
This subdivision shall not be construed to limit the ability of local *H165-v-1* General Assembly Of North Carolina Session 2019 boards of education, hospitals as defined in G.S.
131E-76, or nonprofit organizations exempt from taxation under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal *DRH50029-MQ-8A* General Assembly Of North Carolina Session 2019 Revenue Code (26 U.S.C.
131E-76, or nonprofit organizations exempt from taxation under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code (26 U.S.C.
(7) To the replacement of lamps and fuses and to the installation and servicing of cord-connected appliances and equipment connected by means of attachment plug-in devices to suitable receptacles which have been permanently installed or to the servicing of appliances connected to a permanentlyinstalled junction box.
(7) To the replacement of lamps and fuses and to the installation and servicing of cord-connected appliances and equipment connected by means of attachment plug-in devices to suitable receptacles which have been permanently installed or to the servicing of appliances connected to a permanently installed junction box.
(8) To the bonding of corrugated stainless steel tubing (CSST) gas piping systems as required under Section 310.1.1 of the 2012 N.C.
(8) To the bonding of corrugated stainless steel tubing (CSST) gas pipingsystems as required under Section 310.1.1 of the 2012 N.C.
and (4) The applicant furnishes, upon the initial application for a license, a bonding ability statement completed by a bonding company licensed to do business in North Carolina, verifying the applicant's ability to furnish performance bonds for electrical contracting projects having a value in excess of the project value Page 2 DRH50029-MQ-8A* General Assembly Of North Carolina Session 2019 limit for a limited license established pursuant to G.S.
and (4) The applicant furnishes, upon the initial application for a license, a bonding ability statement completed by a bonding company licensed to do business in Page 2 House Bill 165*-First Edition General Assembly Of North Carolina Session 2019 North Carolina, verifying the applicant's ability to furnish performance bonds for electrical contracting projects having a value in excess of the project value limit for a limited license established pursuant to G.S.
The bondingability statement or other financial information must be submitted in the same name as the license to be issued.
The bonding ability statement or other financial information must be submitted in the same name as the license to be issued.
115C-263 and 115C-264, local boards of education may adopt rules and regulations under which they may enter into agreements permitting non-school groups to use school real and personal property, except for school buses, for other than school purposes so long as such use is consistent with the proper preservation and DRH50029-MQ-8A* Page 3 General Assembly Of North Carolina Session 2019 care of the public school property.
115C-263 and 115C-264, local boards of education may adopt rules and regulations under which they may enter into agreements House Bill 165*-First Edition Page 3 General Assembly Of North Carolina Session 2019 permitting non-school groups to use school real and personal property, except for school buses, for other than school purposes so long as such use is consistent with the proper preservation and care of the public school property.
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Action History

  1. Passed 1st Reading

  2. Ref to the Com on Regulatory Reform, if favorable, State and Local Government, if favorable, Rules, Calendar, and Operations of the House

  3. Filed

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Frequently asked questions

Who sponsors HB 165?
HB 165 is sponsored by Saine, Hanig, and Shelly Willingham (Democratic).
What is the current status of HB 165?
This bill died with 2019-2020 Session. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
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