This bill amends several sections of the Plumbing License Law of 1955, specifically 59 O.S. 2021, Sections 1003, 1005, and 1009, 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," "unlimited journeyman plumber," and "unlimited plumbing contractor." The bill also modifies existing definitions, such as replacing "State Plumbing Hearing Board" with "Oklahoma State Plumbing Hearing Board" and clarifying the roles and qualifications of various plumbing professionals.
Additionally, the bill establishes specific qualifications for applicants seeking different plumbing licenses, including age and experience requirements, and mandates that licenses for unlimited journeyman plumbers and residential journeyman plumbers be issued for three years, while all other licenses are limited to one year. It emphasizes the necessity of completing continuing education for license renewal and outlines the process for renewing licenses, including provisions for military service members. The effective date for these changes is set for November 1, 2026.