Senate Bill No. SLS 25RS-175, introduced by Senator Abraham, seeks to amend and reenact various sections of the Louisiana Revised Statutes concerning the Louisiana State Licensing Board for Contractors. The bill introduces significant changes to contractor licensing, including new membership qualifications, term limits for board members, and expanded powers for the board. It revises application and licensing procedures, establishes new project value thresholds for different contractor classifications, and introduces definitions for terms such as "controlled access" and "residential roofing." Notably, the bill reduces the maximum number of separate dwelling units for residential structures from four to two and sets specific project value thresholds for commercial and residential projects.

Additionally, the bill modifies the licensing process by requiring applicants to submit a financial statement prepared by a certified professional and establishes new net worth requirements for various licenses. It mandates that licensees maintain unredacted records for five years and notify the board of any changes to their application information. The bill also introduces a new classification for Solar Energy Equipment licensing and outlines requirements for residential roofing contractors, including passing a trade exam. Stricter penalties for non-compliance with licensing requirements are included, along with provisions for the revocation and suspension of licenses. Overall, the legislation aims to enhance regulatory oversight and ensure compliance within the contracting industry, with an effective date set for August 1, 2025.

Statutes affected:
SB122 Original: 37:2151(A)(2), 37:2153(F)(1), 37:2155(B), 37:2156(A)(1), 37:2157(A), 37:2158(A), 37:2158(A)(2), 37:2159(A), 37:2159(A)(1), 37:2160(B), 37:2161(A), 37:2163(A)(2), 37:2165(B)
SB122 Engrossed: 37:2151(A)(2), 37:2153(F)(1), 37:2155(B), 37:2156(A)(1), 37:2157(A), 37:2158(A), 37:2158(A)(2), 37:2159(A), 37:2159(A)(1), 37:1(1), 37:2160(B), 37:2161(A), 37:2163(A)(2), 37:2165(B)
SB122 Reengrossed: 37:2151(A)(2), 37:2153(F)(1), 37:2155(B), 37:2156(A)(1), 37:2157(A), 37:2158(A), 37:2158(A)(2), 37:2159(A), 37:2159(A)(1), 37:1(1), 37:2160(B), 37:2161(A), 37:2163(A)(2), 37:2165(B)