Occupational License

The West Virginia House of Delegates agreed to pass a Senate-amended version of House Bill 2008 for occupational licensing requirements.

Bill Relaxing Plumbing, Electrician Requirements Clears W.Va. Legislature

Emily Allen

A bill relaxing licensing standards for elevator mechanics, electricians, plumbers, crane operators, sprinkler fitters and HVAC technicians has cleared both chambers of the West Virginia Legislature.

House Delegate Phillip DiSerio speaks against a bill to relax licensing requirements for plumbers and electricians.

Government

W.Va. House Votes To Relax Plumber, Electrician License Requirements

Emily Allen

The West Virginia House of Delegates passed a bill relaxing licensing requirements for plumbers and electricians.

Delegate Geoff Foster, a Republican from Putnam County, speaks in favor of House Bill 2007 for out-of-state occupational licensing on Thursday, February 18, 2021.

Government

W.Va. House Passes Bill To Recognize Out-Of-State Occupational Licenses

Emily Allen

The West Virginia House of Delegates passed a bill Thursday to create a "Universal Recognition of Occupational Licenses Act," in attempt to attract more people to the state.