The bill amends various sections of the Louisiana Revised Statutes related to the State Plumbing Board, specifically addressing the composition, terms, and duties of the board. Notably, the board's membership will increase from three to five master plumbers, and the inclusion of one journeyman plumber and one residential plumber limited is specified. The bill also clarifies that all members, except for public members, must be licensed by the board, and public members must not be involved in the construction industry. Additionally, the term of office for board members is set at six years, with provisions for members to continue serving until their successors are appointed.

Furthermore, the bill outlines the election process for board officers, requiring the election of a chairman, vice chairman, and secretary-treasurer every two years. It mandates that the chairman and vice chairman must be active master plumbers and specifies their voting rights. The duties of the board are expanded to include the adoption of qualification tests for individuals engaged in plumbing work. An advisory committee will also be established, appointed by the Louisiana Pipe Trades Association and the Plumbing-Heating-Cooling Contractors of Louisiana, 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)
SB175 Act 438: 37:1361(B), 37:1361(B)(3), 37:1366(A)(1)