Bill No. 112, introduced by Senators Bullard and Hays, amends various sections of the Plumbing License Law of 1955 to update definitions, examination requirements, and license durations for plumbing professionals in Oklahoma. Key changes include the introduction of new definitions such as "Oklahoma State Committee of Plumbing Examiners," "residential journeyman plumber," and "unlimited plumbing contractor," while removing outdated terms like "State Plumbing Hearing Board" and "master plumber." The bill also establishes specific qualifications for different plumbing examinations, including age and experience requirements, and mandates a minimum score for passing these exams.
Additionally, the bill modifies the duration of plumbing licenses, allowing unlimited journeyman plumber and residential journeyman plumber licenses to be issued for three years, while all other licenses will expire annually. It emphasizes the necessity of completing continuing education hours for license renewal and outlines the process for renewing licenses after expiration. The effective date for these changes is set for November 1, 2025.