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OK HB2436

Bill

Status

Failed

5/19/2016

Primary Sponsor

Ron Justice

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Origin

House of Representatives

2016 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Creates the County Emergency Registration Act, authorizing county commissioners to require registration of roofing contractors in counties affected by a declared state disaster or emergency (Governor's proclamation, Presidential declaration, or other designated emergency event)

  • Roofing contractors must obtain county registration before operating in disaster-affected areas, with violations punishable by fines up to $500; unregistered contractors cannot bring legal claims related to their roofing work in state courts

  • Registration requires applicants to be 18 or older, hold valid Oklahoma state registration, maintain at least $500,000 in liability insurance, and provide proof of workers' compensation coverage or exemption

  • Annual registration fees capped at $135 for initial registration and $50 for renewals; registrations may be suspended after 60 days or revoked after 90 days for failure to maintain good standing requirements

  • Exemptions apply to property owners performing work on their own property, government employees, suppliers of uninstalled materials, and nonprofit humanitarian/disaster relief organizations

Legislative Description

Counties and county officers; creating the County Emergency Registration Act; requiring registration of roofing contractors during emergency; effective date.

Last Action

Died in conference

5/19/2016

Committee Referrals

Business and Commerce3/10/2016
Business, Labor, and Retirement Laws2/2/2016

Full Bill Text

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