S.B. No. 705 amends the Occupations Code regarding the air conditioning and refrigeration contractors advisory board. The bill modifies the membership structure by specifying that the board will consist of nine members appointed by the presiding officer of the commission, with the commission's approval, and eliminates the provision for two ex officio nonvoting members. Additionally, it changes the number of appointed members whose terms expire on February 1 of each odd-numbered year from two to three, and it repeals Section 1302.203 of the Occupations Code.

The bill establishes that appointed advisory board members will serve staggered six-year terms, ensuring continuity and experience within the board. The changes are set to take effect on September 1, 2025, following the legislative approval process, which saw the bill pass the Senate unanimously and the House with a significant majority.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: Occupations Code 1302.201, Occupations Code 1302.205, Occupations Code 1302.203 (Occupations Code 1302)
Senate Committee Report: Occupations Code 1302.201, Occupations Code 1302.205, Occupations Code 1302.203 (Occupations Code 1302)
Engrossed: Occupations Code 1302.201, Occupations Code 1302.205, Occupations Code 1302.203 (Occupations Code 1302)
House Committee Report: Occupations Code 1302.201, Occupations Code 1302.205, Occupations Code 1302.203 (Occupations Code 1302)
Enrolled: Occupations Code 1302.201, Occupations Code 1302.205, Occupations Code 1302.203 (Occupations Code 1302)