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AB-1707 • 2026

Electricians: certification application, examination, and renewal.

Electricians: certification application, examination, and renewal.

Passed Legislature

This bill passed both chambers and reached final enrollment, even if later executive action is not shown here.

Sponsor
Davies
Last action
2026-04-15
Official status
In committee: Set, first hearing. Referred to APPR. suspense file.
Effective date
Not listed

Plain English Breakdown

The bill summary and digest do not provide specific details on when these changes will be implemented or how many electricians might benefit from them.

Electricians: Certification Application, Examination, and Renewal

This law requires the Division of Labor Standards Enforcement to allow electricians to apply for certification and renew their certifications electronically, and permits individuals who fail the certification exam to retake it immediately at the next available appointment.

What This Bill Does

  • Requires the Division of Labor Standards Enforcement to permit electronic submission of certification applications by electricians.
  • Permits electricians to renew their certifications through electronic means.
  • Allows individuals who fail the certification examination to retake it immediately at the next available appointment.

Who It Names or Affects

  • Electricians applying for or renewing their certifications
  • The Division of Labor Standards Enforcement

Terms To Know

certification
A document that proves someone has the skills and knowledge needed to do a job.
Division of Labor Standards Enforcement
The part of the Department of Industrial Relations responsible for enforcing labor laws.

Limits and Unknowns

  • Does not specify when these changes will take effect.
  • Does not mention how many electricians might benefit from this change.

Bill History

  1. 2026-04-15 California Legislative Information

    In committee: Set, first hearing. Referred to APPR. suspense file.

  2. 2026-03-19 California Legislative Information

    From committee: Do pass and re-refer to Com. on APPR. with recommendation: To Consent Calendar. (Ayes 7. Noes 0.) (March 18). Re-referred to Com. on APPR.

  3. 2026-02-23 California Legislative Information

    Referred to Com. on L. & E.

  4. 2026-02-05 California Legislative Information

    From printer. May be heard in committee March 7.

  5. 2026-02-04 California Legislative Information

    Read first time. To print.

Official Summary Text

AB 1707, as introduced, Davies.
Electricians: certification application, examination, and renewal.
Existing law establishes the Division of Labor Standards Enforcement, under the direction of the Labor Commissioner, within the Department of Industrial Relations, for the purpose of enforcing labor laws. Existing law requires the division to maintain minimum standards for the competency and training of electricians through a system of testing and certification. Existing law requires the division to issue certification cards to electricians who have been certified and paid a fee, in accordance with certain procedures.
This bill would require the division to permit the application for certification and examination as an electrician to be submitted electronically and would also permit electricians to renew their certifications electronically. The bill would permit an individual who fails the electrician certification
examination to reregister for certification and to retake the examination again immediately at the next available appointment with the division.

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