House Bill No. 199 seeks to amend the regulations governing the State Licensing Board for Contractors in Louisiana by redefining the term "contractor" to include not only new residential structures but also the renovation, repair, and maintenance of existing ones. The bill lowers the licensing threshold for residential projects from $75,000 to $10,000 and repeals previous definitions and requirements related to home improvement contracting, including the classification for improvements exceeding $7,500. It also introduces provisions that exempt certain subcontractors from licensure and clarifies the powers and duties of the residential contractors subcommittee.

Additionally, the bill modifies the membership requirements for the State Licensing Board by replacing the need for subcontractor experience with appointments from legislative committee chairs. It establishes new responsibilities for residential contractors regarding property insurance and outlines conditions for licensure exemptions. The legislation eliminates the residential subcommittee's authority over home improvement contractors and updates terminology from "home improvement contractor" to "residential contractor." These changes are set to take effect on January 1, 2024, aiming to streamline the licensing process and ensure compliance with updated standards for residential contracting in Louisiana.

Statutes affected:
HB199 Original: 37:1(4), 37:2151(B)(5), 37:2155(G)(1), 37:1(E), 37:2158(A)(15), 37:2161(A)(2), 37:2156(C)(5), 37:2157(A)(16), 37:2161(A)(3)
HB199 Engrossed: 37:1(4), 37:2151(B)(5), 37:2155(G)(1), 37:1(E), 37:2158(A)(15), 37:1, 37:2161(A)(2), 37:2156(C)(5), 37:2161(A)(3)