This bill amends and reenacts certain provisions of the Louisiana State Uniform Construction Code Council, specifically R.S. 40:1730.22(A) and (D), while also enacting new sections R.S. 37:2166 and R.S. 40:1730.22(G) and (H). The bill reduces the council's membership from twenty to seventeen members and modifies the composition of the council by removing the state health officer and fire marshal as mandatory members. Instead, the council will include representatives from various professional backgrounds, such as licensed electricians, plumbers, engineers, architects, and contractors, with appointments made by the governor and subject to Senate confirmation. Additionally, the bill allows for the executive director of the State Licensing Board for Contractors to serve as the executive director of the council without voting privileges.

Furthermore, the bill outlines the powers and duties of the council and the State Licensing Board for Contractors, including the authority to delegate responsibilities to staff for efficient implementation. It establishes that the council will meet bi-monthly in East Baton Rouge Parish and sets forth provisions for member removal and meeting notifications. The bill also repeals a specific provision in R.S. 36:409(A)(3) and clarifies that its provisions will take precedence over any conflicting laws.

Statutes affected:
SB228 Original: 36:409(A)(3)
SB228 Engrossed: 36:409(A)(3)
SB228 Reengrossed: 36:409(A)(3)
SB228 Enrolled: 36:409(A)(3)
SB228 Act : 36:409(A)(3)