A. Consider the establishment of a level of certification that requires less training and experience than is currently required under the laws governing plumbers in the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 32, chapter 49 and the laws governing electricians in Title 32, chapter 17; and

B. Consider whether a person who is certified under the new level of certification should be affiliated with or work under the direct supervision of a professional licensed under Title 32, chapter 17 or 49; and be it further

Sec. 2. Input of interested parties. Resolved: That, in developing the proposal, the department and the system shall solicit input from interested parties, including, but not limited to:

A. The Electricians' Examining Board, established by the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 5, section 12004-A, subsection 13;

B. The Plumbers' Examining Board, established by Title 5, section 12004-A, subsection 32; and

C. Consumers of home repair, plumbing and electrical services; and be it further

Sec. 3. Report. Resolved: That, no later than December 7, 2005, the department and the system shall submit a report that includes its findings and recommendations, including suggested legislation, for presentation to the Joint Standing Committee on Business, Research and Economic Development. Following receipt and review of the report, the Joint Standing Committee on Business, Research and Economic Development may report out a bill to the Second Regular Session of the 122nd Legislature.

SUMMARY

This resolve directs the Department of Professional and Financial Regulation and the Maine Community College System to jointly develop a proposal to establish a certification program