SB 112: Plumbing licenses; establishing requirements or certain examination applicants; authorizing promulgation of rules by Construction Industries Board; extending duration of license renewal. Effective date. - Oklahoma

Committee Substitute → SB112 (3-13-25) (BULLARD) FS FA1.PDF · 6 edits

MODERATE

This bill amends Oklahoma's plumbing license law by updating definitions, examination requirements, and license classifications. The changes modernize terminology (e.g., replacing 'master plumber' with 'plumbing contractor'), clarify apprentice and journeyman roles, and adjust examination eligibility criteria for residential plumbers.

Scope change

The bill expands clarity on who qualifies for various plumbing licenses and updates the definitions to reflect current industry terminology and practices.

DEFINITION

Replaced 'master plumber' terminology with 'plumbing contractor' throughout the definitions section to align with current industry standards.

Updated the Plumbing Hearing Board definition to specify that it consists of a Construction Industries Board designee as chair and members of the Oklahoma State Committee of Plumbing Examiners.

Added a new definition for 'residential journeyman plumber' to clarify qualifications for supervising plumbing work in detached one- or two-family dwellings.

Expanded the definition of 'plumbing' to include radiant floor heating system piping in residential homes with capacities no greater than 100,000 BTUs.

ELIGIBILITY

Modified examination requirements for residential journeyman plumbers to specify age (18+) and experience requirements (2 years in plumbing trade plus 4 hours of continuing education).

REQUIREMENT

Updated examination waiting periods for failed applicants to 30 days initially and 90 days for subsequent failures.

Engrossed → Committee Substitute · 5 edits

MODERATE

The bill was amended from Engrossed to Committee Substitute version, primarily updating the legislative title and description to reflect changes in scope and requirements. The substantive content of the plumbing license definitions and examination requirements appears to remain largely the same, with minor formatting and organizational adjustments.

Scope change

The bill's scope remains focused on amending Oklahoma plumbing license laws, specifically Sections 1003, 1005, and 1009 of Title 59 O.S. 2021, with no significant changes to applicability.

DEFINITION

Minor reorganization of the bill's title and legislative description to clarify the scope of amendments regarding definitions, examinations, and license duration.

Minor reordering and formatting changes to the definitions section without substantive changes to the actual definitions.

TECHNICAL

Changed document header from 'ENGROSSED SENATE' to 'COMMITTEE SUBSTITUTE' indicating this is a revised version of the bill.

REQUIREMENT

Adjusted the legislative description to reflect updated requirements for examination applicants and rule promulgation authority.

Updated examination requirements section to clarify scoring thresholds and waiting periods for failed applicants.

Introduced → Engrossed · 5 edits · Mar 24, 2025

MODERATE

SB 112 was amended to expand its scope from modifying only one section of the plumbing license law to amending three sections (1003, 1005, and 1009). The bill now includes broader changes to definitions, examination requirements, and license duration rules. These changes affect how plumbing licenses are defined, how applicants are tested, and how long licenses remain valid.

Scope change

The bill's scope expanded from amending a single section (1009) to amending three sections (1003, 1005, and 1009), covering definitions, examinations, and license duration.

DEFINITION

Updated definitions for various plumbing license types including apprentice, journeyman plumber, master plumber, and plumbing contractor, with master plumber now referred to as plumbing contractor.

Added new definitions for residential journeyman plumber, residential plumbing contractor, and unlimited journeyman plumber.

REQUIREMENT

Modified examination requirements to include specific scoring thresholds and qualification criteria for certain examinations.

Added requirements for radiant-floor heating system piping installation in residential homes under specific BTU limits.

TIMELINE

Changed license duration from one year to three years and adjusted renewal timing requirements.

Plumbing licenses; establishing requirements or certain examination applicants; authorizing promulgation of rules by Construction Industries Board; extending duration of license renewal. Effective date.

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