This 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 also been revised, specifying that certain members must be selected from lists provided by relevant organizations, such as the Louisiana Department of Health and the Louisiana Pipe Trades Association. Additionally, the bill increases the quorum requirement from five to six members.

The bill introduces a new category of licensure for "residential plumbers limited," replacing the previous "tradesman plumber" designation. It outlines the qualifications and duties associated with this new license, including the ability to install, alter, repair, and maintain plumbing systems in one- and two-family dwellings under the direction of a master plumber. The bill also establishes the board's authority to set fees for various licenses and permits, and it clarifies the grounds for disciplinary actions, including the revocation or suspension of licenses for habitual violations of established standards. Overall, the bill aims to enhance the regulatory framework governing plumbing professionals 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)