MI
Michigan House Bill HB5669

Michigan 2023-2024 Regular Session

Michigan House Bill HB5669

Introduced
4/25/24  

Caption

Occupations: individual licensing and registration; annual review and report of skilled trades regulation act occupations licensing and registration requirements and their impact; require. Amends 2016 PA 407 (MCL 339.5101 & 339.6133) by adding sec. 218.

Impact

The legislation is intended to streamline occupational licensing in Michigan. By requiring an assessment of licensure across various fields, the bill seeks to ensure that licensing is not unnecessarily burdensome, thereby potentially fostering job creation and economic growth. Moreover, the bill emphasizes understanding the financial implications of licensing both on the state and individuals. This may help in identifying inefficient regulatory practices that could be restricting access to skilled trades and employment in high-demand areas.

Summary

House Bill 5669 aims to amend the Skilled Trades Regulation Act by introducing Section 218, which mandates an annual review of the licensure process for skilled trades. Starting January 1, 2025, and continuing each year, the Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity is required to assess 25% of the regulated occupations. The review will consider whether the current licensing process should be modified, retained, or eliminated, along with recommendations regarding the necessity and relevance of these licenses in today's workforce.

Contention

Debate surrounding HB 5669 may hinge on concerns regarding the balance between adequate regulation and flexibility in skilled trades. Supporters may argue that reducing unnecessary regulations could enhance the workforce and encourage more individuals to enter skilled professions, addressing labour shortages in critical areas. Critics, on the other hand, could voice worries that some occupations require licensure to ensure public safety and professional standards, and that the annual reviews could lead to the deregulation of vital fields, potentially compromising quality and safety.

Companion Bills

No companion bills found.

Previously Filed As

MI HB5671

Occupations: individual licensing and registration; annual review and report of occupational code licensing and registration requirements and their impact; require. Amends 1980 PA 299 (MCL 339.101 - 339.2677) by adding sec. 212a.

MI SB0850

Occupations: individual licensing and registration; annual report on reciprocity for occupations under the skilled trades act; require the department to submit. Amends 2016 PA 407 (MCL 339.5101 - 339.6133) by adding sec. 218.

MI HB5670

Health occupations: health professionals; annual review and report of health professional licensing and registration requirements and their impact; require. Amends 1978 PA 368 (MCL 333.1101 - 333.25211) by adding sec. 16112.

MI HB4014

Occupations: individual licensing and registration; personal telephone numbers and email addresses of licensees and registrants under the skilled trades regulation act; prohibit the department of licensing and regulatory affairs from selling. Amends 2016 PA 407 (MCL 339.5101 - 339.6133) by adding sec. 218.

MI HB5668

Administrative procedure: rules; annual review of rules, regulations, and licensing requirements imposed on businesses; require. Amends secs. 8 & 31 of 1969 PA 306 (MCL 24.208 & 24.231) & adds sec. 47a.

MI HB4976

Occupations: electricians; electrician licensing reciprocity; provide for. Amends 2016 PA 407 (MCL 339.5101 - 339.6133) by adding sec. 710.

MI SB0851

Administrative procedure: rules; annual review of rules, regulations, and licensing requirements imposed on businesses; require. Amends secs. 8 & 31 of 1969 PA 306 (MCL 24.208 & 24.231) & adds sec. 47a.

MI HB2847

Relating to the licensing and regulation of certain occupations, activities, and agreements; providing a civil penalty; authorizing fees; requiring an occupational registration and an occupational license.

MI HB4647

Occupations: individual licensing and registration; department of licensing and regulatory affairs inspection requirements of barbershops and barber colleges; modify. Amends sec. 1113 of 1980 PA 299 (MCL 339.1113).

MI HB4728

Occupations: individual licensing and registration; licensure of professional guardians and conservators; require. Amends sec. 303a of 1980 PA 299 (MCL 339.303a) & adds art. 14A.

Similar Bills

No similar bills found.