HORTICULTURE: Provides relative to license renewal requirements for arborists and utility arborists

HB 1135 requires arborists and utility arborists in Louisiana to provide proof of current and sufficient general liability and workers' compensation insurance when renewing their professional licenses, or submit documentation showing they are exempt from these requirements. This change directly affects individuals licensed to work as tree care professionals and utility tree specialists who need to maintain their credentials. The bill amends existing state statutes to make insurance verification a mandatory part of the license renewal process, ensuring that practitioners carry appropriate coverage for their work. The legislation does not alter other aspects of arborist licensing or practice standards beyond this insurance documentation requirement.