DIGEST
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the law or proof or indicia of legislative intent. [R.S. 1:13(B) and 24:177(E)]
Fannin HB No. 165
Abstract: Requires legislative oversight and approval of updates to the uniform state
construction code at least 10 days prior to deadline for filing bills and provides that the
updated code shall not become effective until approved by concurrent resolution.
Present law provides for a uniform state construction code and requires the Building Code
Council to review and update it no later than five years from the date of publication of the
appropriate code. Requires the council to submit the updated code to the House Committee on
Commerce and the Senate Committee on Commerce, Consumer Protection, and International
Affairs for oversight and approval. Requires the council to provide all legislative members with
a summary of the major proposed changes.
Proposed law retains present law and requires legislative oversight and approval of updates to the
uniform state construction code at least 10 days prior to deadline for filing bills. Proposed law
further provides that the code not become effective until it is approved by the legislature by
concurrent resolution while in session. Provides that if the legislature fails to adopt the updated
code, the most recent code will remain in effect until the legislature approves an updated code.
(Amends R.S. 40:1730.26(2); Adds R.S. 40:1730.26(3))