electricians; registration; requirements

SB 1303 requires all electricians in Arizona to register with the state and complete 24 hours of continuing education every three years focused on public safety topics like the national electrical code. It establishes a separate registration pathway for journeyman electricians, who must prove 8,000 hours of experience (or equivalent training), pass an exam covering electrical codes and safety, and pay fees. Registered electricians must work under a journeyman's supervision, while journeyman electricians can supervise up to three apprentices. The bill directly affects electricians and apprentices performing electrical work, aiming to standardize qualifications and safety practices through state oversight.