SB 300-FN - AS INTRODUCED
2024 SESSION
24-2986
09/08
SENATE BILL 300-FN
SPONSORS: Sen. Rosenwald, Dist 13; Sen. Avard, Dist 12; Rep. R. Newman, Hills. 4; Rep. S. Newman, Hills. 4; Rep. Ryan, Hills. 4; Rep. Schuett, Merr. 12; Rep. Grote, Rock. 24
COMMITTEE: Executive Departments and Administration
-----------------------------------------------------------------
ANALYSIS
This bill sets certain minimum education and training requirements for voluntarily certified heating equipment installers and heating equipment service personnel.
- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
Explanation: Matter added to current law appears in bold italics.
Matter removed from current law appears [in brackets and struckthrough.]
Matter which is either (a) all new or (b) repealed and reenacted appears in regular type.
24-2986
09/08
STATE OF NEW HAMPSHIRE
In the Year of Our Lord Two Thousand Twenty Four
Be it Enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives in General Court convened:
1 Short Title. This act may be known as and cited to as "Catherine's Law".
2 Certification of Heating Equipment Installers; Certification of Heating Equipment Installers and Heating Equipment Service Personnel; Penalty. Amend RSA 153:16-b, II to read as follows:
II. The mechanical licensing board with the approval of the executive director of the office of professional licensure and certification shall adopt rules, pursuant to RSA 541-A, relative to the establishment of [minimum] education and training standards for voluntarily certified heating equipment installers and heating equipment service personnel, which, at minimum, shall require that applicants for certification provide evidence of 2,000 hours or more of field experience at the time of initial certification and no less than every 4 years thereafter at the time of renewal of certification. Such evidence shall consist of:
(a) Proof of current licensure in good standing for heating installation and servicing from another state or regulatory board; or
(b) Successful completion of the current gold or silver level National Oilheat Research Alliance ("NORA") technician certification program, or an equivalent training program, including passage of the examination.
3 Effective Date. This act shall take effect 60 days after its passage.
24-2986
11/29/23
SB 300-FN- FISCAL NOTE
AS INTRODUCED
FISCAL IMPACT:
The Legislative Budget Assistant has determined that this legislation, as introduced, has a total fiscal impact of less than $10,000 in each of the fiscal years 2024 through 2027.
AGENCIES CONTACTED:
Office of Professional Licensure and Certification
| Date | Body | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Jan. 24, 2024 | Senate | Hearing |
| Feb. 21, 2024 | Senate | Floor Vote |
Feb. 21, 2024: Inexpedient to Legislate, MA, VV === BILL KILLED ===; 02/21/2024; SJ 5
Feb. 15, 2024: Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate, 02/21/2024, Vote 3-2; SC 8
Jan. 10, 2024: Hearing: 01/24/2024, Room 103, SH, 09:00 am; SC 3
Dec. 4, 2023: To Be Introduced 01/03/2024 and Referred to Executive Departments and Administration; SJ 1