RDCSB193 3264 3111
DIGEST
The digest printed below was prepared by House Legislative Services. It constitutes no part
of the legislative instrument. The keyword, one-liner, abstract, and digest do not constitute
part of the law or proof or indicia of legislative intent. [R.S. 1:13(B) and 24:177(E)]
SB 193 Engrossed 2017 Regular Session Cortez
Present law provides that certificate holders shall renew their certificate by December 31 of
each year and such certificate shall be considered automatically revoked for failure to pay.
Proposed law repeals the provision for automatic revocation of certificate for failure to pay
and establishes a process requiring the board to issue notice of failure to pay by certified
mail, provide the opportunity for the certificate holder to pay within five business days of
receipt of the certified mail, and issue a refund to any certificate holders who were assessed
a reinstatement fee in January 2017, to include the reinstatement fee less the annual renewal
fee. The refund must be issued by September 1, 2017.
Effective upon signature of the governor or lapse of time for gubernatorial action.
(Amends R.S. 37:844; adds R.S. 37:847(C) and (D))
Summary of Amendments Adopted by Senate
Committee Amendments Proposed by Senate Committee on Commerce, Consumer
Protection, and International Affairs to the original bill
1. Make technical changes.
Summary of Amendments Adopted by House
The Committee Amendments Proposed by House Committee on Commerce to the
engrossed bill:
1. Make technical changes.
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