Senate Bill 2612 Summary

• Counties with populations under 22,500 may opt out of requiring construction permits in unincorporated areas by majority board vote before December 31, 2023, with opt-out effective only until July 1, 2028.

• Municipalities with populations under 7,500 may opt out of requiring construction permits by majority governing authority vote by December 31, 2024, with opt-out effective only until July 1, 2028.

• Increases the monetary threshold for "remodeler" definition from $10,000 to $12,500 in total improvement costs to trigger licensing requirements.

• Establishes alternative licensure procedure allowing construction managers and subcontractors to obtain state license through either municipal/county licensure with standardized exam passage, or five years documented experience with required reference letters, without taking the state board examination.

• Alternative licensure pathway available only until June 30, 2024.