The bill amends various sections of Louisiana's plumbing licensure laws, specifically focusing on the structure and responsibilities of the State Plumbing Board. Key changes include the redefinition of board membership to include a registered mechanical engineer, a plumbing inspector, three master plumbers, three journeyman plumbers, one residential plumber limited, and two public members. The process for appointing board members has been updated, specifying that the governor will appoint the residential plumber limited and that the public members will be nominated by the speaker of the House and the president of the Senate. Additionally, the quorum requirement for board meetings has been increased from five to six members.

The bill also introduces a new category of licensure for "residential plumbers limited," replacing the previous term "tradesman plumber." This change reflects a shift in the qualifications and responsibilities associated with plumbing work in one- and two-family dwellings. The board is tasked with developing training programs for this new category and ensuring that individuals engaged in plumbing work possess the appropriate licenses. Other provisions include the board's authority to impose disciplinary actions for violations of plumbing standards and regulations, as well as the establishment of fees related to licensing and examinations. Overall, the bill aims to enhance the regulatory framework governing plumbing practices in Louisiana.

Statutes affected:
HB753 Original: 37:1361(B), 37:1366(A)(1), 37:1367(A)(1), 37:1368(A)(1), 37:1371(A)(1), 37:1373(A), 37:1377(B), 37:1378(A)(3)
HB753 Engrossed: 37:1361(B), 37:1366(A)(1), 37:1367(A)(1), 37:1368(A)(1), 37:1371(A)(1), 37:1373(A), 37:1377(B), 37:1378(A)(3)
HB753 Reengrossed: 37:1361(B), 37:1366(A)(1), 37:1367(A)(1), 37:1368(A)(1), 37:1371(A)(1), 37:1373(A), 37:1377(B), 37:1378(A)(3)
HB753 Enrolled: 37:1361(B), 37:1366(A)(1), 37:1367(A)(1), 37:1368(A)(1), 37:1371(A)(1), 37:1373(A), 37:1377(B), 37:1378(A)(3)
HB753 Act 721: 37:1361(B), 37:1366(A)(1), 37:1367(A)(1), 37:1368(A)(1), 37:1371(A)(1), 37:1373(A), 37:1377(B), 37:1378(A)(3)