HB 6051 Summary

• Clarifies master plumber licensing requirements by specifying applicants must be at least 18 years old and hold a journey plumber license with 4,000 hours of experience over at least 2 years before applying.

• Eliminates duplicate licensing fees for master plumbers who are also plumbing contractors, requiring them to pay only the plumbing contractor license fee rather than both fees.

• Reduces initial and renewal license fees for journey and apprentice plumbers to $20 and $5 respectively if paid after September 30, 2019 (down from $40 and $15 for payments on or before that date).

• Establishes a 90-day application processing deadline for master plumber and plumbing contractor licenses, with automatic fee refunds and 15% renewal discounts if the department fails to meet this timeline.

• Waives all licensing fees for honorably discharged veterans and businesses majority-owned or operated by veterans upon proof of veteran status.