Introduced
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To exempt individuals and contractors who do home and commercial rehabbing, and those in certain building trades, from licensure mandates imposed by the state. Homebuilders would still be subject to licensure, but those who make a living doing home and commercial structure carpentry, concrete work, swimming pool installation, basement waterproofing, excavation, insulation, masonry, painting and decorating, roofing, siding and gutters, screen or storm sash installation, tile and marble work, garage building and house wrecking would be specifically exempted. Individuals who buy, rehab and sell "fixer-uppers" for a profit also would be exempt.
Referred to the Committee on Regulatory Reform
Reported without amendment
With the recommendation that the substitute (H-1) be adopted and that the bill then pass.
Amendment offered
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To cap the licensure exemption at projects less than $2,500, instead of the bill's original $4,000 cap.
The amendment failed by voice vote
Passed in the House 66 to 40 (details)
To exempt individuals who do residential repair and rehab jobs worth less than $4,000 from licensure mandates imposed on contractors. The bill would also require applicants for an initial contractor license to complete five hours of pre-licensure courses.
Referred to the Committee on Regulatory Reform
