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MN HF2857
Bill
Status
Introduced
3/14/2012
Primary Sponsor
Kirk Stensrud
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AI Summary
- Eliminates the Plumbing Board and replaces it with a Plumbing Advisory Board with advisory rather than regulatory authority
- Transfers rulemaking authority for plumbing standards from the Plumbing Board to the Commissioner of Labor and Industry, who must consult with the Plumbing Advisory Board
- Creates a Plumbing Advisory Board consisting of the Labor Commissioner (chair), Health Commissioner, and eight appointed members representing municipal inspectors, water system operators, architects, engineers, water conditioning contractors, commercial/residential plumbing contractors, and journeymen plumbers
- Advisory Board duties include reviewing plumbing laws and codes, recommending amendments, commenting on proposed regulations, and advising on continuing education requirements; board must meet at least four times annually
- Repeals Minnesota Statutes 2010, section 326B.435, subdivisions 1, 3-10, and Minnesota Statutes 2011 Supplement, section 326B.435, subdivision 2
Legislative Description
Plumbing Board eliminated, and Plumbing Advisory Board created.
Last Action
Introduction and first reading, referred to Jobs and Economic Development Finance
3/14/2012
Committee Referrals
Jobs and Economic Development Finance3/14/2012
Full Bill Text
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