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OK HB2758

Bill

Status

Failed

5/19/2016

Primary Sponsor

Dan Kirby

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Origin

House of Representatives

2016 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Increases Oklahoma Uniform Building Code Commission membership from 9 to 10 Governor-appointed members, adding a representative with commercial building management experience from a statewide organization representing commercial building owners and managers

  • Removes the Construction Industries Board appointee from Commission membership, leaving only the State Fire Marshal (or designee) as the non-Governor-appointed member

  • Expands Commission authority to provide regional continuing education training for residential and commercial construction industry professionals, with courses covering building codes, standards, methodologies, and industry best practices

  • Authorizes the Commission to partner with associations and nonprofit organizations that develop model construction codes to provide continuing education, including reimbursement for qualified instructors

  • Continuing education credit hours earned through Commission-funded courses may qualify as equivalent credit for registration, license, or license renewal requirements across all state agencies, municipalities, and political subdivisions

Legislative Description

Professions and occupations; Uniform Building Code Commission; modifying Commission membership; modifying powers and duties of the Commission; effective date.

Last Action

Died in conference

5/19/2016

Committee Referrals

Business and Commerce3/21/2016
Business, Labor, and Retirement Laws2/2/2016

Full Bill Text

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