The bill, HB 953, proposes significant changes to the regulation of plumbing contractors in Louisiana by abolishing the State Plumbing Board and transferring its powers to a newly created Plumbing Contractors Subcommittee within the State Licensing Board for Contractors. Key amendments include the addition of a member to the board who is an active licensed plumber, appointed from a list provided by the Louisiana Pipe Trades Association. The bill also establishes new licensing requirements for plumbers, including apprentice, journeyman, and master plumber licenses, while repealing previous licensing requirements and fees associated with the State Plumbing Board.

Additionally, the bill amends various provisions related to the qualifications and membership of the State Licensing Board for Contractors, including increasing the work hour requirement for journeyman plumber licensure from 2,000 to 2,500 hours. It also removes certain exemptions and fees previously applicable to plumbing contractors, ensuring that all contractors are subject to the same licensing fees as other contractors. The proposed law aims to streamline the licensing process, enhance regulatory oversight, and promote workforce development in the plumbing industry, particularly focusing on minority recruitment and training programs.

Statutes affected:
HB953 Original: 37:1361(A), 37:1366(A), 37:1367(A), 37:1371(A)(1), 37:1373(A), 37:1374(B)(1), 37:1377(A), 37:1377(A)6), 37:1380(A), 37:1(I), 37:2165(A)(3)
HB953 Engrossed: 37:1361(A), 37:1366(A), 37:1367(A), 37:1371(A)(1), 37:1373(A), 37:1374(B)(1), 37:1377(A), 37:1377(A)6), 37:1380(A), 37:1(I), 37:2165(A)(3)
HB953 Reengrossed: 37:2156(D), 37:1(A)(7), 37:2158(A), 37:2164(A)
HB953 Enrolled: 37:2151(A)(2), 37:2156(D), 37:1(A)(7), 37:2158(A), 37:2164(A)
HB953 Act 908: 37:2151(A)(2), 37:2156(D), 37:1(A)(7), 37:2158(A), 37:2164(A)
Conference Committee Report, #6330, House Adopted, Senate Proposed: 37:2151(A)(2), 37:2156(D), 37:1(A)(7), 37:2158(A), 37:2164(A)