HI HB671

Prohibits general engineering and general building contractors from performing specialty work without holding the required specialty license in that area.

Requires general engineering and general building contractors to employ responsible managing employees with appropriate specialty licenses and utilize specialty contractors when necessary to complete contracted work.

Defines "incidental and supplemental work" as work directly related to a larger project with an aggregate contract price not exceeding one-half of one percent of the total contract price.

Clarifies that incidental and supplemental work exemptions apply only to activities that are incidental to the primary purpose of the contractor's license and pose no health hazard to the public or workers.

Establishes that the purpose is to protect public safety by ensuring contractors meet basic industry standards through appropriate licensing requirements for specialty work.