Revision: Feb. 21, 2024, 3:15 p.m.
Sen. Murphy, Dist 16
February 21, 2024
2024-0815s
09/06
Floor Amendment to SB 372-FN
Amend the bill by replacing section 1 with the following:
1 Mechanical Licensing; Plumbers; Definitions; Apprentices. Amend RSA 153:27, XV to read as follows:
XV. "Plumbing apprentice" means any person who is engaged in learning and assisting in the installation of plumbing and drainage under an apprenticeship program that meets the requirements of [the state apprenticeship advisory council established in RSA 278 or] the rules of the board, except that the maximum number of apprentices that a plumbing licensee is permitted to employ shall not be fewer than 2 per licensee. The master plumber shall not be required to register the apprentice in an approved apprenticeship program pursuant to RSA 278. If the apprentice is so registered, the program shall comply with all requirements of the United States Department of Labor.
2024-0815s
AMENDED ANALYSIS
This bill establishes requirements for the employment of plumbing apprentices.