The first step in getting SB 616 passed in this legislative session is having it approved by the Senate Commerce Committee. The hearing on SB 616 to decide whether this GOOD BILL goes any further is May 14^th.

If you want to see one statewide license fee and one statewide license fee for electricians, contact your Louisiana State Senator and every Senate Commerce Committee Member and tell them how you feel about SB 616 before May 14th.

Contacting State Senators is easy. To find your Louisiana State Senator and his contact information, click here. The Senate Commerce Committee contact information is provided below. Act before May 14th and visit with your senators, phone them, or email them.

Pick up the phone now. Make an effort to talk with all your State Senators that are responsible for your future as an electrician in Louisiana. Tell the senators about yourself and your story, how SB 616 is good for consumer safety and ensures quality worksmanship, and that SB 616 protects and strengthens your livelihood as a Louisiana craftsman. Also, tell them about the negative financial impact failure to pass SB 616 will have on you and your family.  Lastly, tell them you look forward to seeing them on the 14th. If you're more comfortable emailing your senators, that's great too.

To call any Senator at the State Capital, call (225) 342-2040.

To send a fax to any Senator at the State Capital, dial (225) 342-0617.

• SB 616 is a bill by in-state ELECTRICIANS to make a safer Louisiana for people at home and at work by verifying their knowledge, skills, and abilities through statewide licensing;

• SB 616 creates one statewide licensing program for master and journeyman electricians ensuring that both master and journeyman electricians won't have to get tested and licensed in each individual city to do work, saving both time and money;
• SB 616 creates an accredited workforce of Louisiana craftsmen who will be able to work anywhere in the state by maintaining the highest standards in safety and quality worksmanship thus providing for the free flow of skilled manpower;
• SB 616 provides for the inclusion of all current master and journeymen electricians through the grandfather clause meaning you won't have to take an examination to get a statewide license;
• SB 616 creates consumer protection for small and large consumers with one qualifying license issued by the state serving to verify the knowledge, skills, and abilites to qualify workers;
• SB 654 provides fair, honest and equitable treatment for the more than 8,000 Louisiana master and journeyman electricians.

SB 616 is a GOOD BILL. Make your voice heard!
Come to the Senate Commerce Committee May 14^th 8:43 AM!

Now is the time to make things happen.
Contact your State Senators Today. Make your voice heard.