AN ACT CONCERNING SKILLED TRADE LICENSING RECIPROCITY, LICENSING FEES AND APPRENTICESHIP RATIOS.

SB 388 would allow skilled trades workers (like electricians or plumbers) licensed in other states to work on home construction projects in this state without needing a new license. It caps annual licensing fees for these workers at $100 and revises apprenticeship requirements: businesses with fewer than 20 licensed workers would no longer have fixed apprentice-to-worker ratios, while larger businesses (20+ licenses) must maintain one apprentice for every licensed worker. This bill directly affects skilled trades workers and the businesses that hire them, aiming to reduce barriers for out-of-state workers and simplify training requirements.