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, architects, and contractors, among others. The bill also establishes that the executive director of the State Licensing Board for Contractors will serve as the executive director of the council without voting privileges.

Additionally, 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 specifies that the council will meet bi-monthly in East Baton Rouge Parish and allows for the removal of council members for failure to attend meetings. The bill repeals a specific provision in R.S. 36:409(A)(3) and ensures that the new 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)