Senate Bill 2855 Summary

• Expands licensing requirements to include construction managers, residential solar contractors, and electrical, plumbing, and HVAC contractors performing work exceeding $2,500 on residential projects.

• Defines "construction manager" as any person or entity (other than residential builders, remodelers, or owners) with contracts on residential projects exceeding $50,000 for new construction or $10,000 for improvements.

• Defines "residential solar contractor" as any person or entity that installs, modifies, maintains, and repairs thermal or photovoltaic solar energy systems.

• Clarifies that public utilities and their agents are excluded from all licensing requirements under the residential builders and remodelers licensing law.

• Allows licensed residential builders to work on commercial structures up to 7,500 square feet and two stories in height without an additional license.