Iowa 2017-2018 Regular Session Status: Introduced

HF 443 — A bill for an act modifying licensing provisions applicable to electricians and electrical contractors. (Formerly HSB 86.)

Last action — Withdrawn.

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  1. 1
    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed House
  4. 4
    Passed Senate
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill died with 2017-2018 Regular Session. It reached “Introduced” 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.

This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis. It would have to be reintroduced in the current session to move again.

Bill Text

How this bill changes current law

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The bill modifies licensing provisions for electricians and electrical contractors by establishing specific definitions for 'commercial' and creating licensing exemptions for electrical work on farms.

  • Section 1

    As used in this chapter: 1. “Commercial” refers to a use, installation, structure, or premises associated with a place of business where goods, wares, services, or merchandise is stored or offered for sale on a wholesale or retail basis. 2. “Commercial” refers to a residence only if the residence is regularly open to the public as a place of business as provided in subsection 1. 3. “Commercial” does not refer to a use, installation, structure, or premises associated with any of the following: a. A farm. b. An industrial installation.

    Establishes a definition of 'commercial' that distinguishes it from agricultural and industrial uses.

  • Section 103.22, subsection 7

    or farm property, excluding commercial or industrial installations or installations in public use buildings or facilities

    Removes the exemption pertaining to farm property from the section regarding owner-occupied residential electrical work.

  • Section 103.22

    NEW SUBSECTION. 15. Apply to a person performing any installation on a farm, if the person is associated with the farm as a holder of a legal or equitable interest, a relative or employee of the holder, or an operator or manager of the farm. The provisions of this chapter do not require such person to be licensed. In addition, a permit is not required for an installation on a farm, and an installation on a farm is not required to be inspected.

    Creates a new exemption for electrical work on farms, allowing certain individuals to perform work without a license or inspection.

  • Section 103.22, new subsection 15

    In order for a farm building to qualify under this subsection, the farm building must not be regularly open to the public as a place of business for the retail sale of goods, wares, services, or merchandise.

    Sets a condition for farm buildings to qualify for licensing exemptions, ensuring they are not used commercially.

Action History

  1. Withdrawn.

  2. SF 357 substituted.

  3. Fiscal note.

  4. Introduced, placed on calendar.

Sponsors

  • COMMITTEE ON AGRICULTURE · Primary

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 149 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

  • COMMITTEE ON AGRICULTURE

Co-sponsors (0)

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Not signed on (149)

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Frequently asked questions

Who sponsors HF 443?
HF 443 is sponsored by COMMITTEE ON AGRICULTURE.
What is the current status of HF 443?
This bill died with 2017-2018 Regular Session. It reached “Introduced” 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.
Where can I track HF 443?
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