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ID H0086

Bill

Status

Passed

3/24/2017

Primary Sponsor

Business Committee

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Origin

House of Representatives

2017 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Transfers authority for public works construction management licensing from the Public Works Contractors License Board to the Idaho Division of Building Safety Administrator.

  • Eliminates interim licenses issued during the one-year transition period and replaces them with temporary licenses for applicants with valid licenses from other states with substantially similar requirements.

  • Authorizes the Administrator to issue Certificates of Authority to firms providing construction management services, requiring designation of licensed construction managers in responsible charge and immediate notification if those managers cease employment.

  • Establishes the Administrator's authority to impose disciplinary actions including fines up to $20,000 per violation, administrative costs, and probationary conditions for fraud, incompetence, unlicensed practice, or violations of chapter provisions.

  • Allows the Administrator to bring injunctive relief actions in district court against persons violating the chapter and to collect licensing fees not exceeding $200 for examinations, renewals, reinstatements, and certificate issuance.

Legislative Description

Amends existing law to provide that certain acts regarding public works construction management licensing shall be unlawful; to remove reference to interim licenses, and to provide that the administrator of the Idaho Division of Building Safety shall have certain powers and duties.

PUBLIC WORKS CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT LICENSING

Last Action

Reported Signed by Governor on March 24, 2017 Session Law Chapter 122 Effective: 07/01/2017

3/24/2017

Committee Referrals

Commerce and Human Resources2/22/2017
Business2/2/2017

Full Bill Text

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