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AL HB309

Bill

Status

Introduced

3/22/2011

Primary Sponsor

Jack Williams

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Origin

House of Representatives

Regular Session 2011

AI Summary

HB309 Summary

  • Authorizes the State Licensing Board for General Contractors to set fees (not to exceed $75) for licensees to apply for bid limit increases, classification changes, or reciprocal licenses with other states.

  • Allows licensees to apply for inactive status by notifying the board in writing at least 30 days before license expiration and paying a $200 fee, with the board to define permissible activities and reinstatement procedures.

  • Eliminates the examination requirement for subcontractors before licensure, though they must still be licensed prior to beginning work on projects.

  • Changes the distribution timeline for fees to eligible public institutions of higher education from the end of each fiscal year to 30 days after enrollment certifications are received from all qualifying institutions.

  • Becomes effective on the first day of the third month following passage and gubernatorial approval.

Legislative Description

General Contractors, State Licensing Board for, fees authorized for licensee to increase bid limit, change classification, request reciprocal license, inactive status provided for, subcontractor not required to take exam before licensed, distrib. of fees to certain institutions of higher education, Secs. 34-8-2, 34-8-7, 34-8-28 am'd.

General Contractors, State Licensing Board for

Last Action

Indefinitely Postponed

6/1/2011

Committee Referrals

Commerce and Small Business3/22/2011

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