HB 2855 Summary

• Establishes statewide preemption over municipal and county regulation of building permits related to utility provider selection, preventing denial of permits based on proposed utility provider choice.

• Prohibits municipalities and counties from requiring transaction privilege tax licenses or business licenses as conditions for issuing building permits, though applicants may be required to apply within 30 days after permit issuance.

• Requires contractors and construction workers on commercial projects exceeding $250,000 or residential projects with five or more units to maintain current license status, workers' compensation insurance, proper employee classification, and detailed payroll records.

• Establishes statewide preemption preventing further municipal or county regulation of contractor license status, employment practices, and working conditions related to building permits.

• Clarifies that municipalities and counties cannot require subsequent owners to obtain permits for unpermitted construction by prior owners, except for public health and safety code violations.