Introduced
by
To authorize criminal penalties of up to one year in jail and a $25,000 fine on a residential builder or alterations contractor who works without first obtaining a license from the state. The bill also authorizes the forfeiture and seizure of property from an unlicensed contractor, increases civil fines to up to $50,000, makes it easier for an affected person to sue for restitution, revises the duration of a residential contractors license to three years; and more.
Referred to the Committee on Economic Development, Small Business, and Regulatory Reform
Reported without amendment
With the recommendation that the substitute (S-2) be adopted and that the bill then pass.
Substitute offered
To replace the previous version of the bill with one that lowers the proposed civil fine from $50,000 to $25,000 for unlicensed contractors, does not include the three-year license provision, and revises various other details.
The substitute passed by voice vote
Passed in the Senate 36 to 0 (details)
To authorize criminal penalties of up to one year in jail and a $25,000 fine on a residential builder or alterations contractor who works without first obtaining a license from the state. The bill also authorizes the forfeiture and seizure of property from an unlicensed contractor, increases civil fines to up to $25,000, makes it easier for an affected person to sue for restitution, and more.
Referred to the Committee on Regulatory Reform
Passed in the House 85 to 16 (details)
