Oklahoma legislation · 2026 Regular Session
Oklahoma HB3783: Professions and occupations; Endorsed Plumber Apprentice License; definitions; eligibility; examination; effective date.
Status: In committee, March 9, 2026
What the bill says
An Act relating to professions and occupations; establishing the Endorsed Plumbing Apprentice License; defining terms; providing eligibility and examination requirements; providing for penalties; providing for codification; and providing an effective date.
From the engrossed text, March 10, 2026:
An Act relating to professions and occupations; establishing the Endorsed Plumbing Apprentice License; defining terms; providing eligibility and examination requirements; providing for penalties; providing for codification; and providing an effective date. BE IT ENACTED BY THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF OKLAHOMA: SECTION 1. NEW LAW A new section of law to be codified in the Oklahoma Statutes as Section 1024 of Title 59, unless there is created a duplication in numbering, reads as follows: A. "Endorsed Apprentice" or "Endorsed Plumbing Apprentice" means a registered apprentice who met the qualifications, pursuant to OAC 158:30-5-1 and OAC 158:30-9-1, with completion of a formal education program approved by the Committee of Plumbing Examiners of HB3783 HFLR Page BOLD FACE denotes Committee Amendments. at l east one thousand (1,000) hours substituting for two (2)years of experience, to sit for the journeyman examination and received a passing score on the examination, but who is working to complete the required one (1) year of verifiable experience of at minimum two thousand (2,000) hours as a registered apprentice prior to being issued the journeyman plumber license in the appropriate category. B. Registered apprentices interested in sitting for the journeyman examination may apply for approval to sit for the examination by meeting the qualifications. Registered plumbing apprentices interested in sitting for the journeyman examination may apply for …
Sponsors
- Chris Sneed (R, HD-014) · primary sponsor
Latest actions
- : Authored by Senator Bullard (principal Senate author)
- : CR; Do Pass, amended by committee substitute Commerce and Economic Development Oversight Committee
- : Policy recommendation to the Commerce and Economic Development Oversight committee; Do Pass Business
- : Referred to Business
- : Second Reading referred to Commerce and Economic Development Oversight
- : Authored by Representative Sneed
- : First Reading
Votes
- Floor Vote (March 5, 2026): 14 yea, 1 nay, passed
- Floor Vote (February 17, 2026): 6 yea, 2 nay, passed
- Committee (February 17, 2026): 6 yea, 2 nay, passed
Subjects: Professions and Occupations
Common questions
- What is HB3783?
- HB3783 is a bill in the Oklahoma Legislature (2026 Regular Session): Professions and occupations; Endorsed Plumber Apprentice License; definitions; eligibility; examination; effective date.
- What does HB3783 do?
- In its own words: An Act relating to professions and occupations; establishing the Endorsed Plumbing Apprentice License; defining terms; providing eligibility and examination requirements; providing for penalties; providing for codification; and providing an effective date.
- What is the status of HB3783?
- In committee as of March 9, 2026. Latest action: Authored by Senator Bullard (principal Senate author) (March 9, 2026).
- Who sponsored HB3783?
- Chris Sneed (R, HD-014).
- Where is the official record for HB3783?
- On the Oklahoma Legislature website: https://www.oklegislature.gov/BillInfo.aspx?Bill=HB3783&Session=2600
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