Senate Bill No. by Senator Womack aims to amend and reenact several provisions related to the State Plumbing Board in Louisiana. Key changes include an increase in the number of master plumbers on the board from three to five, while reducing the number of journeyman plumbers from three to one. The bill also introduces new requirements for the appointment of board members, specifying that two master plumbers must be selected from a list provided by the Louisiana Pipe Trades Association, and that all members, except for public members, must be licensed by the board. Additionally, the bill clarifies that public members should not be involved in the construction industry.

The bill outlines the terms of office for board members, establishing a six-year term with members continuing to serve until their successors are appointed. It also mandates the election of board officers, including a chairman and vice chairman, who must be active master plumbers. The board is tasked with adopting qualification tests for individuals engaged in plumbing work and ensuring compliance with licensing requirements. An advisory committee will be formed, consisting of members appointed by relevant associations, to provide guidance to the board without voting privileges. The act will take effect upon the governor's signature or after the designated period for bills to become law without signature.

Statutes affected:
SB175 Original: 37:1361(B), 37:1361(B)(3), 37:1366(A)(1)
SB175 Engrossed: 37:1361(B), 37:1361(B)(3), 37:1366(A)(1)
SB175 Reengrossed: 37:1361(B), 37:1361(B)(3), 37:1366(A)(1)
SB175 Enrolled: 37:1361(B), 37:1361(B)(3), 37:1366(A)(1)