Keep Licensing Local in Missouri
CONTACT YOUR SENATOR OR REPRESENTATIVE TO KEEP LICENSING LOCAL IN MISSOURI
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House Bill #1891 and Senate Bill # 559 seek to eliminate the ability of municipalities to license trades as they see fit and effectively eliminates individual and apprentice licensure in the mechanical trades. Licenses PROTECT THE CONSUMER AND PROTECT THE PAY AND EDUCATION OF MISSOURI WORKERS.
Licensed tradespeople have demonstrated adequate knowledge and skill through classroom education, on-the-job training, and by passing an industry standard exam – this ensures each and every licensee has the ability to deliver mechanical installations, repairs, and maintenance to current industry standards, ensuring the safety and well-being of Missourians.
Under House Bill #1891 and Senate Bill #559, only ONE individual per company must meet this standard, regardless of the size of the company, complexity of the job, or skills and experience of their employees, and any and all municipalities are barred from requiring any licensure more stringent or enforcing ANY licensure, including the state license, after August 28, 2020.