Bill > SB493

This bill consolidates and transfers the duties of several trade-related licensing boards and functions into a new Code Enforcement Licensing Board. Specifically, the bill abolishes the Board of Electrical Examiners, HVACR Licensing Board, Arkansas Fire Protection Licensing Board, Elevator Safety Board, and the Committee of Plumbing Examiners, and transfers their respective licensing, regulatory, and administrative functions to the newly created Code Enforcement Licensing Board. The bill also transfers all associated funds, records, personnel, and unexpended balances to this new board. Key changes include modifying license types and fees, adjusting inspection and examination requirements, and creating a new Code Enforcement Licensing Board Fund to manage the consolidated resources. The bill establishes a transition period with the Department of Labor and Licensing overseeing board functions until at least seven members are appointed and confirmed. The legislation is set to become effective on July 1, 2025, with the goal of providing more efficient and cost-effective government services by streamlining multiple trade-related licensing boards into a single administrative entity.

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https://arkleg.state.ar.us/Bills/Detail?id=sb493&ddBienniumSession=2025%2F2025R