FINAL BILL REPORT

HB 1716

This analysis was prepared by non-partisan legislative staff for the use of legislative members in their deliberations. This analysis is not a part of the legislation nor does it constitute a statement of legislative intent.

Brief Description: Creating the construction registration inspection account as a dedicated account to fund contractor registration and compliance, manufactured and mobile homes, recreational and commercial vehicles, factory built housing and commercial structures, elevators, lifting devices, and moving walks.

House Committee on Labor & Workplace Standards

House Committee on Appropriations

Senate Committee on Commerce, Labor & Sports

Senate Committee on Ways & Means

Background:

Regulatory programs within the Department of Labor and Industries (Department) include elevator, factory assembled structures, and registered contractor programs. Various fees are collected through these programs. For example, the Department imposes a fee for the required inspection of an elevator installation and for a person to register as a contractor. In addition, the Department may impose penalties on individuals who violate the requirements for each program. A person who alters a mobile home without obtaining a permit, for example, may be fined.

Fees and penalties from the programs are deposited into the State General Fund, and the Legislature appropriates funds from the State General Fund to cover the enforcement and administrative costs of these programs.

Summary:

The Construction Registration Inspection Account (Account) is created. All revenues generated from the elevator, factory assembled structures, and contractor registration programs, except fines and penalties, must be deposited in to the Account. Monies in the Account are appropriated and may only be spent for program activities. The Department must set program fees at a level as near as practicable to the appropriation amount to support the operations of the three programs. Fines and penalties from the three programs are deposited in the State General Fund. In addition, until June 30, 2023, 7 percent of revenues received into the Account, net of refunds paid to customers, must be transferred into the State General Fund quarterly.

Votes on Final Passage:

Regular Session

House

Third Special Session

House	94	0
Senate	48	0