House Bill 337

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Last Action signed by Governor (Acts, ch. 93)
Title AN ACT relating to the application of military experience towards the licensing of heating, ventilation, and air conditioning professionals.
Bill Documents Bill
Bill Request Number 413
Sponsors T. Pullin, J. Greer, R. Huff, D. Keene, M. King, T. Moore, J. Richards, T. Riner, R. Webber, A. Wuchner, B. Yonts
Summary of Original Version Create a new section within KRS 198B.650 to 198B.689 to require recognition of military trained and experience towards application for master heating, ventilation, and air conditioning contractor's or journeyman heating, ventilation, and air conditioning mechanic's licenses.
Index Headings of Original Version Housing, Building, and Construction - HVAC licensing, recognition of military training towards requirements for
Licensing - HVAC licensing, recognition of military training towards requirements for
Military Affairs and Civil Defense - HVAC licensing, recognition of military training towards requirements for
Occupations and Professions - HVAC licensing, recognition of military training towards requirements for
Veterans' Affairs - HVAC licensing, recognition of military training towards requirements for
Proposed Amendments House Committee Substitute 1
Senate Committee Substitute 1
Senate Committee Amendment 1
Votes Vote History

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02/05/14
  • introduced in House
02/06/14
  • to Licensing & Occupations (H)
02/11/14
  • reassigned to Veterans, Military Affairs, & Public Safety (H)
02/13/14
  • posted in committee
02/26/14
  • reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar with Committee Substitute
02/27/14
  • 2nd reading, to Rules
  • posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Friday, February 28, 2014
03/04/14
  • 3rd reading, passed 95-0 with Committee Substitute
03/05/14
  • received in Senate
03/07/14
  • to Licensing, Occupations, & Administrative Regulations (S)
03/25/14
  • reported favorably, 1st reading, to Consent Calendar with Committee Substitute, committee amendment (1-title)
03/26/14
  • 2nd reading, to Rules
03/27/14
  • posted for passage in the Consent Orders of the Day for Thursday, March 27, 2014
  • 3rd reading, passed 38-0 with Committee Substitute, committee amendment (1-title)
03/28/14
  • received in House
  • to Rules (H)
  • posted for passage for concurrence in Senate Committee Substitute, committee amendment (1-title)
  • House concurred in Senate Committee Substitute, committee amendment (1-title)
  • passed 97-0
03/31/14
  • enrolled, signed by each presiding officer
  • delivered to Governor
04/10/14
  • signed by Governor (Acts, ch. 93)

Proposed Amendments

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Amendment House Committee Substitute 1
Summary Retain original provisions except to clarify that the military training and experience must be equivalent to the statutory requirements and that the applicant must have been actively engaged in that occupation for not less than two years.
Index Headings Housing, Building, and Construction - HVAC licensing, recognition of military training towards requirements for
Licensing - HVAC licensing, recognition of military training towards requirements for
Military Affairs and Civil Defense - HVAC licensing, recognition of military training towards requirements for
Occupations and Professions - HVAC licensing, recognition of military training towards requirements for
Veterans' Affairs - HVAC licensing, recognition of military training towards requirements for

Amendment Senate Committee Substitute 1
Summary Amend KRS 198B.664 to implement a 60-day grace period after the expiration of a license to allow HVAC professionals to renew the license while still practicing; authorize the board to renew licenses on or before the last day of the licensee's birth month; allow the board to terminate a license at the end of the 60-day grace period; require licensees with terminated licenses to apply for the reinstatement of a license after paying a renewal fee and a reinstatement fee; amend KRS 198B.658 to establish new licensing requirements for HVAC master contractors and journeyman mechanics; repeal KRS 198B.662.
Index Headings Housing, Building, and Construction - HVAC licensing, recognition of military training towards requirements for
Licensing - HVAC licensing, recognition of military training towards requirements for
Military Affairs and Civil Defense - HVAC licensing, recognition of military training towards requirements for
Occupations and Professions - HVAC licensing, recognition of military training towards requirements for
Veterans' Affairs - HVAC licensing, recognition of military training towards requirements for

Amendment Senate Committee Amendment 1
Sponsor J. Higdon
Summary Make title amendment.
Index Headings Housing, Building, and Construction - HVAC licensing, recognition of military training towards requirements for
Licensing - HVAC licensing, recognition of military training towards requirements for
Military Affairs and Civil Defense - HVAC licensing, recognition of military training towards requirements for
Occupations and Professions - HVAC licensing, recognition of military training towards requirements for
Veterans' Affairs - HVAC licensing, recognition of military training towards requirements for

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