Washington State House of Representatives Office of Program Research	BILL ANALYSIS
Commerce & Labor Committee

HB 2410

Brief Description:  Authorizing advisory board of plumbers to advise department of labor and industries on proposed legislation.

Sponsors:  Representatives Cairnes, Simpson, Kirby, Armstrong and Haigh.

Brief Summary of Bill

$Specifies that the Board of Plumbers advises the Department of Labor and Industries on proposed legislation on plumbing.

Hearing Date:  1/31/02

Staff:  Jill Reinmuth (786‑7134).

Background:

The Advisory Board of Plumbers was created in 1973.  The board has five members:  two journey level plumbers; two persons engaged in the plumbing business; and one member of the public with knowledge of the business and trade of plumbing.  The Governor appoints the members of the board for three‑year staggered terms.

The board advises the director of the Department of Labor and Industries on all matters related to state laws on plumbing.  For example, the board advises the director on rules regulating the plumbing trade and on criteria for examinations of persons who wish to engage in the plumbing trade.  The board also conducts hearings on the revocation of a certificate of competency.

Summary of Bill:

The state Advisory Board of Plumbers also advises the director of the Department of Labor and Industries on proposed legislation on plumbing.

Rules Authority:  The bill does not contain provisions addressing the rule-making powers of an agency.

Appropriation:  None.

Fiscal Note:  Not requested.

Effective Date:  Ninety days after adjournment of session in which bill is passed.