SB233 Summary

• Renames the "Plumbers Examining Board" to the "State of Alabama Plumbers and Gas Fitters Examining Board" and expands its authority to regulate plumbers, gas fitters, and medical gas piping fitters statewide.

• Requires master plumbers and journeymen plumbers to obtain current certification for installing, testing, or maintaining backflow prevention devices.

• Transfers unencumbered board funds exceeding 25 percent of the previous fiscal year's budget to the Alabama Home Builders Foundation for classroom training purposes.

• Increases the performance bond requirement for principal master plumbers and gas fitters from $2,000 to $15,000 and allows the board to hold bonds instead of the probate judge.

• Authorizes the board to impose civil fines up to $2,000 and actual hearing costs for violations, and changes criminal penalties for violations from Class B to Class A misdemeanor.