Occupations: individual licensing and registration; boiler repair license; provide for. Amends sec. 941 of 2016 PA 407 (MCL 339.5941) & adds secs. 928, 928a & 928b.
Impact
The passage of HB 4898 will have significant implications for the regulation of boiler repair work in Michigan. By establishing clear classifications for boiler repairer licenses, the bill aims to enhance the professional standards within the industry. It mandates that individuals must meet specific requirements in order to obtain a license, ensuring that only qualified personnel conduct boiler repairs, thereby enhancing public safety and reliability in boiler operations.
Summary
House Bill 4898 is a legislative proposal aimed at amending the 2016 Skilled Trades Regulation Act in Michigan. The bill introduces new classifications for boiler repairer licenses and sets out the requirements for applicants seeking licensure. Specifically, it introduces five classes of boiler repair licenses: Class I, Class II, Class III, Class IV, and Class P. Each classification indicates different levels of responsibility and capability in repairing various types of boilers, ranging from low-pressure to nuclear boilers.
Contention
While the bill is expected to improve safety measures in the boiler repair profession, there may be points of contention regarding the implementation of these new licensing requirements. Some stakeholders might argue that the new regulations could lead to increased costs for boiler repair businesses, potentially impacting affordability for consumers. Furthermore, there may be concerns regarding the administrative burden placed on the department responsible for overseeing these licensing processes, as well as the capacity to enforce the new rules effectively.
Health facilities: licensing; licensing of prescribed pediatric extended care facilities; provide for. Amends secs. 20106, 20109, 20115 & 20161 of 1978 PA 368 (MCL 333.20106 et seq.) & adds pt. 219A.
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.
Occupations: individual licensing and registration; license for refrigeration facility for storage of a dead human body and certificate of registration for a removal service for a dead human body; provide for. Amends 1980 PA 299 (MCL 339.101 - 339.2677) by adding art. 18A.
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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.
Civil procedure: civil actions; action for medical monitoring for individuals exposed to a proven toxic substance; provide for. Amends secs. 20126 & 20140 of 1994 PA 451 (MCL 324.20126 & 324.20140) & adds sec. 20136.
Civil procedure: civil actions; action for medical monitoring for individuals exposed to a proven toxic substance; provide for. Amends secs. 20126 & 20140 of 1994 PA 451 (MCL 324.20126 & 324.20140) & adds sec. 20136.