BILL REQ. #:  H-4456.1 

Read first time 01/19/10.   Referred to Committee on Commerce & Labor.

     AN ACT Relating to contractor registration qualifications; adding a new section to chapter 18.27 RCW; and providing an expiration date.

BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON:

NEW SECTION.  Sec. 1   A new section is added to chapter 18.27 RCW to read as follows:
     (1) The legislature finds that a significant cause of the problems consumers face in residential construction is poor workmanship. The legislature further finds that one of the most effective methods for protecting consumers in the area of residential construction is to ensure that contractors have the experience and skills necessary to manage all aspects of a construction project. The legislature, therefore, intends to establish education, experience, and examination requirements for contractors.
     (2)(a) The department of labor and industries shall develop recommendations to the legislature on the education, experience, and examination requirements for the contractor registration program.
     (b) In developing recommendations, the department shall closely involve and consult with stakeholders. The department must also survey education, experience, and examination requirements in other states, particularly states such as California that require trade specific competency training.
     (c) The recommendations must be submitted to the appropriate committees of the legislature by December 15, 2010.
     (3) This section expires June 30, 2011.