South Dakota will stop issuing new Class B electrician licenses after June 30, 2026, though electricians already licensed at that date can keep their licenses and continue working. The change amends the definition of "Class B electrician" to specify they must have been licensed before the July 1, 2026 deadline. This effectively phases out the Class B license category while allowing current holders to practice indefinitely.
Senate Do Pass Failed, YEAS 14, NAYS 20. S.J. 114
Senate Deferred to another day S.J. 91
Commerce and Energy Do Pass Passed, YEAS 5, NAYS 4.
Commerce and Energy Scheduled for hearing S.J. 1
Commerce and Energy Scheduled for hearing
First read in Senate and referred to Senate Commerce and Energy S.J. 10
Do Pass
Commerce and Energy — Do Pass