House Bill 443 Summary

• Eliminates Class "D" public works contractor licenses, reducing the total number of license classes from eight to seven.

• Exempts subcontractors performing work under direct supervision of a licensed Class "Unlimited," "AAA," "AA," or "A" contractor when the subcontracted work value is less than $100,000.

• Allows local governing bodies (city or county) to declare emergencies for up to seven calendar days without waiting for gubernatorial declaration, exempting construction work from licensing requirements during that period.

• Makes technical corrections to Section 54-1903 regarding exemptions and Section 54-1904 regarding license classifications.

• Becomes effective July 1, 2024, with an emergency declaration allowing immediate implementation.