House Bill No. by Representative Henry amends the Louisiana Auctioneers Licensing Board's structure and membership qualifications. The bill modifies the composition of the board from seven members, which previously included one member from each public service commission district and two consumers from the public, to a new structure where all five auctioneer members must be appointed from a list of current, licensed auctioneers in good standing who have held their license for at least five consecutive years. Additionally, it retains the requirement 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 may also be sued. It allows the board to establish its office in the metropolitan Baton Rouge area, enhancing its operational flexibility. The governor will continue to appoint board members and designate a chairman, while the board will elect a vice chairman annually by majority vote.

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