SENATE BILL REPORT

SB 5453

BYSenator Smith

Changing exemptions from contractors' registration statute.

Senate Committee on Economic Development & Labor

Senate Hearing Date(s):February 20, 1989

Senate Staff:Charles A. Woods (786-7452)

AS OF FEBRUARY 16, 1989

BACKGROUND:

Contractors are generally required to register with the Department of Labor and Industries, with certain exemptions created by statute.  One exemption is for those whose construction operations are only of a casual, minor, or inconsequential nature, and each such contract or undertaking is priced at $500 or less for materials and labor.  The $500 level was established by Section 2, Chapter 68, Laws of 1980.

SUMMARY:

The exemption from contractor registration for casual construction operations is increased from $500 to $1,500 per contract or undertaking.

Appropriation:    none

Revenue:    none

Fiscal Note:      available