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GA HB635

Bill

Status

Passed

5/9/2025

Primary Sponsor

Marcus Wiedower

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Origin

House of Representatives

2025-2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Removes the two-term limit for members serving on the State Licensing Board for Residential and Commercial General Contractors and changes board member requirements from being a current public building official to having experience as one

  • Modifies experience verification requirements for contractor license applicants by requiring sworn affidavits from employers or persons with knowledge attesting to the applicant's qualifying work experience

  • Eliminates the requirement that residential-light commercial applicants must have completed two projects in their category within four years preceding application, and removes certain prior experience requirements for baccalaureate degree holders

  • Changes board quorum requirements from requiring "at least four" division members to requiring "a majority" of division members for actions on matters under a division's authority

  • Adds a new disciplinary ground allowing the board to take action against licensees who knowingly permit use of their license by unlicensed individuals or unauthorized business entities

Legislative Description

State Licensing Board for Residential and Commercial General Contractors; revise provisions

Last Action

Effective Date 2025-07-01

5/9/2025

Committee Referrals

Regulated Industries and Utilities3/10/2025
Regulated Industries2/27/2025

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