Bill
HB 3329
85(R) - 2017
House Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Senate Business & Commerce
House Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Senate Business & Commerce
Local Government
Occupational Licensing
Vote Recommendation
Yes
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Positive
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Neutral
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Neutral
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Positive
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Neutral
Author(s)
Chris Paddie
Sponsor(s)
Donna Campbell
Bill Caption
Relating to regulation of electricians by local governments.
Fiscal Notes
No fiscal implication to the state is anticipated.
Bill Analysis
HB 3329 would amend the Occupations Code to prohibit a municipality or region from collecting a permit fee, registration fee, administrative fee, or any other fee from a licensed electrician for work performed in the municipality or region.
Vote Recommendation Notes
This bill enhances our free market and limited government principles by prohibiting a municipality from collecting a fee from a licensed electrician for work performed in the municipality making it easier to earn a living. We support HB 3329.
Organizations Supporting
Associated Builders and Contractors of Texas
Independent Electrical Contractors of Texas
National Federation of Independent Business
Texas Public Policy Foundation
Texas Solar Power Association
Organizations Opposed
City of Fort Worth
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