Declares that: (1) There is inadequate protection for consumers in the area of residential construction; and

(2) It is important to assure consumers that those doing construction work are properly trained.

Declares an intent to establish a worker certification requirement for those doing construction work in the areas of roofing, siding, framing, foundations, doors, and windows.

Requires the department of labor and industries to contract for consultant services to develop recommendations to the legislature on the education, experience, and examination requirements of the program to certify workers engaged in the installation of roofing, siding, framing, foundations, doors, and windows.

Requires a registered contractor, by or against whom a petition in bankruptcy has been filed, to notify the department of labor and industries of the proceedings in bankruptcy, including the identity and location of the court in which the proceedings are pending, within ten days of the filing.

Creates the office of consumer education for home construction in the office of the attorney general to be the primary point of contact for consumers in matters related to residential construction.