House Bill No. [insert bill number] amends the membership structure and qualifications for the Louisiana State Board of Home Inspectors. The bill changes the appointment process for board members, allowing any active licensed Louisiana home inspector residing within the district of a vacancy to submit names of qualified candidates to the governor, rather than relying on a list from specific associations. The qualifications for both the candidates and the licensees submitting names include holding a license for at least three years, not having any violations of board rules or licensing law in the past three years, and being in good standing with the board.

Additionally, the bill modifies the term limits for board members. Instead of varying term lengths, all members will now serve four-year terms, with a maximum of two terms allowed, whether consecutive or non-consecutive. A formal nomination will be required for reappointment to a second consecutive term, and members may continue to serve until a replacement is appointed, without this interim service counting toward their term limits. The previous provisions regarding the designation of an at-large member and the specific term lengths for initial appointments have been repealed.

Statutes affected:
HB267 Original: 37:1474(B)