The bill amends and reenacts R.S. 37:3173, which pertains to the State Board of Examiners of Interior Designers in Louisiana. It establishes that the board will consist of seven members appointed by the governor from a list of qualified candidates, including six registered interior designers and one public member. The bill outlines specific qualifications for board members, including that registered interior designers must be residents of Louisiana, hold a National Council for Interior Design Qualification certificate, and have at least five years of experience in providing interior design services. The public member is required to represent consumer interests and cannot be an immediate family member of any registered interior designer.

Additionally, the bill clarifies the terms of office for board members, which will be four years or until their successors are appointed. It also specifies that vacancies on the board will be filled in the same manner as original appointments. The bill removes previous provisions regarding the selection process for board members and the specific terms for initial appointees, streamlining the process and ensuring that all members meet the newly established qualifications. Furthermore, it mandates that each board member must take an oath of office before assuming their duties.

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