Occupations: construction; permit requirements for replacement installation of certain appliances; revise. Amends sec. 731 of 2016 PA 407 (MCL 339.5731). TIE BAR WITH: HB 5905'26

HB 5906 updates Michigan's skilled trades regulations to clarify that only licensed individuals can install electrical wiring, fire alarm systems, and electric signs, while requiring permits from the relevant board or municipality for such work. The bill creates a specific exception allowing property owners to obtain permits when unlicensed volunteers perform electrical work for charitable organizations on 1-to-4-family homes during reconstruction or renovation. Additionally, it establishes a pathway for individuals already licensed in other states to receive a Michigan sign specialty license without taking an examination, provided the foreign state's standards meet or exceed Michigan's. This legislation is tied to another bill, HB 5905, meaning it will only become effective if that companion measure is also passed.