Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session Status: In Committee 2 R cosponsors

HB 3783 — Professions and occupations; Endorsed Plumber Apprentice License; definitions; eligibility; examination; effective date.

Last action — Authored by Senator Bullard (principal Senate author)

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    Introduced
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    In Committee
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    Passed House
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    Passed Senate
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill is in committee in the House. Introduced February 02, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee vote, then a floor vote in the House.

Prognosis

Advancing 38% · moderate confidence

Where this bill stands today.

Odds of enactment

Low

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  • In Committee

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 2 sponsors

    2 primary, 0 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Single-party support

    Sponsorship is currently within one party (2 R).

  • Cleared a recorded vote

    Passed 2 recorded votes so far.

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Bill Text

What changed in the latest version

92 added · 91 removed

Plain-language change summary

The latest version of Bill HB 3783 introduces a new term, "Endorsed Apprentice" or "Endorsed Plumbing Apprentice," which identifies registered apprentices who have completed a specific educational program and accumulated at least 1,000 hours of practical experience. This change clarifies the criteria for apprentices aspiring to take the journeyman examination in plumbing. By establishing clear qualifications, the bill aims to ensure that apprentices are better prepared for the challenges of the profession, ultimately enhancing public safety and the quality of plumbing services.

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STATE OF OKLAHOMA 2nd Session of the 60th Legislature (2026) COMMITTEE SUBSTITUTE FOR HOUSE BILL NO.
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES - FLOOR VERSION STATE OF OKLAHOMA 2nd Session of the 60th Legislature (2026) COMMITTEE SUBSTITUTE FOR HOUSE BILL NO.
Sneed 6 COMMITTEE SUBSTITUTE An Act relating to professions and occupations;
Sneed of the House and Bullard of the Senate 9 COMMITTEE SUBSTITUTE An Act relating to professions and occupations;
"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 at least 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 Req.
"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 1 BOLD FACE denotes Committee Amendments.
No.
at least 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.
17090 Page 1 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.
The applicant shall submit transcripts showing the Committee-approved schools, the Committee-approved formal education program, courses, hours attended, grades, any certificates achieved, and a vocational diploma or certificate of completion for the specific formal educational program and school that has been approved by the Committee.
The applicant shall submit transcripts showing the Committee-approved schools, the Committee-approved formal education program, courses, hours attended, grades, any certificates achieved, and a vocational diploma or certificate of completion for the specific formal educational program and school that has been HB3783 HFLR Page 2 BOLD FACE denotes Committee Amendments.
approved by the Committee.
and Req.
and 5.
No.
17090 Page 2 5.
No endorsed apprentice shall renew or receive an endorsed apprentice registration beyond three (3) years after passing the journeyman examination to obtain an endorsed apprentice registration, and if no journeyman license application is received within this time, then he or she shall be Req.
No endorsed apprentice shall renew or receive an endorsed apprentice registration beyond HB3783 HFLR Page 3 BOLD FACE denotes Committee Amendments.
No.
three (3) years after passing the journeyman examination to obtain an endorsed apprentice registration, and if no journeyman license application is received within this time, then he or she shall be required to apply and retest for the appropriate examination for licensure or may submit an application for a regular, nonendorsed apprentice registration.
17090 Page 3 required to apply and retest for the appropriate examination for licensure or may submit an application for a regular, nonendorsed apprentice registration.
60-2-17090 TKR 03/05/26 Req.
COMMITTEE REPORT BY:
No.
COMMITTEE ON COMMERCE AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT OVERSIGHT, dated 03/09/2026 - DO PASS, As Amended and Coauthored.
17090 Page 4
HB3783 HFLR Page 4 BOLD FACE denotes Committee Amendments.
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Action History

  1. Authored by Senator Bullard (principal Senate author)

  2. CR; Do Pass, amended by committee substitute Commerce and Economic Development Oversight Committee

  3. Policy recommendation to the Commerce and Economic Development Oversight committee; Do Pass Business

  4. Referred to Business

  5. Second Reading referred to Commerce and Economic Development Oversight

  6. Authored by Representative Sneed

  7. First Reading

Sponsors

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2 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 149 not signed on · 2 voted No

Sponsors (2)

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (149)

149 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Votes

Commerce And Economic Development Oversight Committee: Do Pass As Amended By Cs

Passed 14 Yea · 1 Nay
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Republican 14000
Unaffiliated 0100
Total 14100
% of votes cast 93%7%0%0%
How each member voted (15)
Member Party Vote
Alonso-Sandoval — Nay
Brian Hill Republican Yea
Chris Banning Republican Yea
Chris Sneed Republican Yea
Chuck Hall Republican Yea
Cody Maynard Republican Yea
Jonathan Wilk Republican Yea
Mark Lawson Republican Yea
Mark Tedford Republican Yea
Mike Lay Republican Yea
Nicole Miller Republican Yea
Ronny Johns Republican Yea
Stacy Jo Adams Republican Yea
Tammy Townley Republican Yea
Tom Gann Republican Yea

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Frequently asked questions

Who sponsors HB 3783?
HB 3783 is sponsored by Chris Sneed (Republican) and David Bullard (Republican).
What is the current status of HB 3783?
This bill is in committee in the House. Introduced February 02, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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