I represent 1450 electricians in construction and maintenance in central Virginia.  My members all take their trade and the responsibilities it carries with it very seriously.  Their own lives, the lives of their fellow trades workers and the general public are all at risk when electrical work is done haphazardly or not in compliance with the most recent code updates.  The continuing education requirement ensures that trades workers are at least familiar with SOME of the most important code changes.  The NEC changes every three years and at times significantly data on accidents and injuries are compiled and as technology allows for safer electrical installations.  The only way many workers are exposed to the new requirements is a continuing education requirement.  I can see no benefit to cutting the requirement and see downsides to everyone that utilizes electrical systems in the Commonwealth.