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HI HB1154

Bill

Status

Engrossed

2/28/2019

Primary Sponsor

Takashi Ohno

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Origin

House of Representatives

2019 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Requires owner-builders to provide proof of withholding of Federal Insurance Contributions Act taxes and workers' compensation insurance for all persons working on exempt construction, as well as proof that subcontractors provided these benefits to their employees.

  • Adds new recordkeeping requirement (subsection 4(E)) requiring owners to maintain and produce upon request proof of tax withholding and workers' compensation insurance during construction and for three years after completion.

  • Increases fines for violating the owner-builder exemption from 40% to 50% of construction value (first offense) and from 50% to 60% (subsequent offenses), with fines determined based on value indicated in building permit application and review of circumstances.

  • Updates disclosure statement requirements to inform owner-builders of their obligations regarding tax withholding, workers' compensation, and penalties for violations.

  • Effective date: July 1, 3000 (appears to be a typographical error in the legislation).

Legislative Description

Relating To The Owner-builder Exemption.

Workers' Compensation

Last Action

Referred to CPH, JDC/WAM.

3/5/2019

Committee Referrals

Commerce, Consumer Protection, and Health3/5/2019
Finance2/15/2019
Labor & Public Employment2/8/2019
Intrastate Commerce1/31/2019
Labor & Public Employment1/28/2019

Full Bill Text

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