House Bill No. 207, introduced by Representative Henry, amends the Louisiana Auctioneers Licensing Board's structure and membership qualifications. The bill modifies the composition of the board from requiring one member from each public service commission district to a total of seven members, including five auctioneers and two consumers from the public. The auctioneer members must be appointed from a list of current, licensed auctioneers in good standing and must have held their license for at least five consecutive years. Additionally, the bill specifies that all appointees must be U.S. citizens, residents of Louisiana, and at least 30 years old.

Furthermore, the bill changes the board's domicile from Baton Rouge to East Baton Rouge Parish, where the board will also be subject to legal actions. The amendments ensure that the board will elect a vice chairman annually and clarify that the new provisions will apply only to board members appointed after the bill's effective date. Overall, the bill aims to enhance the governance and operational framework of the Louisiana Auctioneers Licensing Board.

Statutes affected:
HB207 Original: 37:3111(B)
HB207 Engrossed: 37:3111(B)
HB207 Reengrossed: 37:3111(B)