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 mandates that one member of the advisory board must be a public member. The bill also changes the term expiration for three appointed members to February 1 of each odd-numbered year, replacing the previous requirement for two members.

Furthermore, the bill repeals Section 1302.203 of the Occupations Code, which likely contained outdated or redundant provisions. The changes aim to streamline the advisory board's composition and clarify the terms of service for its members. The act is set to take effect on September 1, 2025.

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)