2004 House Bill 5891

Streamline state permit and license processing

Introduced in the House

May 12, 2004

Introduced by Rep. Bruce Caswell (R-58)

To require that the various licenses and permits required under the Asbestos Abatement Contractors Licensing Act be either granted or denied within six months of a person filing an application. The state would have to notify an applicant within 10 days if an application requires additional information or is not “administratively complete.” If the deadline is not met, the application fee would be waived, and the applicant would be granted a 15-percent discount on fees required in the following year. The bill is part of a permit streamlining package comprised of House Bills 5876 to 5904.

Referred to the Committee on Commerce

May 25, 2004

Reported without amendment

Without amendment and with the recommendation that the bill pass.