2009 House Bill 5320

Impose licensure on fire sprinkler installers

Introduced in the House

Sept. 9, 2009

Introduced by Rep. Andy Neumann (D-106)

To impose licensure, regulation, training, apprenticeship, and testing requirements on fire sprinkler installers and servicers, with license fees of $50 per year (plus $40 for each additional scope of practice “endorsement”).

Referred to the Committee on Regulatory Reform

Feb. 17, 2010

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the amendments be adopted and that the bill then pass.

Nov. 10, 2010

Amendment offered

To clarify certain technical references in the bill.

The amendment passed by voice vote

Substitute offered by Rep. Andy Neumann (D-106)

The substitute passed by voice vote

Passed in the House 58 to 42 (details)

To impose licensure, regulation, training, apprenticeship, and testing requirements on fire sprinkler installers and servicers, with license fees of $50 per year (plus $40 for each additional scope of practice “endorsement”).

Received in the Senate

Nov. 30, 2010

Referred to the Committee on Economic Development and Regulatory Reform