Introduced
by
To permit a licensed residential home builder to install residential stairway lifts without being subjected to the much more rigorous licensure provisions that apply to elevator contractors. The residential contractor would have to carry $2 million in liability insurance and be certified by the manufacturer of the lifts, which are one-story stair-climbing machines for elderly or handicapped individuals. See also House Bill 4162.
Referred to the Committee on Commerce and Trade
Reported without amendment
With the recommendation that the amendments be adopted and that the bill then pass.
Amendment offered
To include references to industry standards in a section prescribing acceptable standards for lift and their installers.
The amendment passed by voice vote
Amendment offered
by
To establish a new date on which the bill will go into effect if passed.
The amendment passed by voice vote
Passed in the House 62 to 47 (details)
Referred to the Committee on Regulatory Reform
Reported without amendment
With the recommendation that the bill pass.
Passed in the Senate 27 to 10 (details)
To permit a licensed residential home builder to install residential stairway lifts without being subjected to the much more rigorous licensure provisions that apply to elevator contractors. The residential contractor would have to carry $2 million in liability insurance and be certified by the manufacturer of the lifts, which are one-story stair-climbing machines for elderly or handicapped individuals. See also House Bill 4162.
