Bill Text: HI SB865 | 2017 | Regular Session | Amended
Bill Title: Relating To Contractors.
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1-0)
Status: (Passed) 2017-07-12 - Act 173, on 07/11/2017 (Gov. Msg. No. 1287). [SB865 Detail]
Download: Hawaii-2017-SB865-Amended.html
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A BILL FOR AN ACT
RELATING TO CONTRACTORS.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF HAWAII:
SECTION 1. The legislature finds that electrical contractors are responsible for managing the technical aspects of electrical work. The legislature also finds that electrical work may pose hazards related to public and worker safety. Therefore, individuals and entities applying to be licensed as electrical contractors should demonstrate the necessary level of training and knowledge to possess a trade license to perform electrical work in accordance with chapter 448E, Hawaii Revised Statutes.
The purpose of this Act is to protect the public and promote worker safety by requiring electrical contractors to possess a trade license to perform electrical work in Hawaii or an electrical engineering degree from a duly accredited college.
SECTION 2. Chapter 444, Hawaii Revised Statutes, is amended by adding a new section to be appropriately designated and to read as follows:
"§444- Licensing of electrical contractors and electronic systems contractors; minimum qualifications. (a) Effective July 1, 2017, any person applying for a license as an electrical contractor shall possess, at a minimum, a journey worker electrician license pursuant to chapter 448E, or an electrical engineering degree from a duly accredited college.
(b) Effective July 1, 2017, any person applying for a license as an electronic systems contractor shall possess, at a minimum, a journey worker specialty electrician license pursuant to chapter 448E, or an electrical engineering degree from a duly accredited college.
(c) A public utility or a community antennae television company shall be exempt from this section; provided that the public utility is located within the State and operating under a franchise or charter granted by the State."
SECTION 3. Section 444-11.1, Hawaii Revised Statutes, is amended to read as follows:
"§444-11.1 Requirements to maintain license. (a) A licensed contractor shall have and maintain in full force and effect the following:
(1) Workers' compensation insurance; unless the licensee is authorized to act as a self-insurer under chapter 386 or is excluded from the requirements of chapter 386;
(2) Liability insurance from an insurance company or agency for comprehensive personal injury and property damage liability; and
(3) Bond when required by the board, under section 444-16.5.
(b) Failure, refusal, or neglect of any licensed contractor to maintain in full force and effect, the applicable workers' compensation insurance, liability insurance, or bond shall cause the automatic forfeiture of the license of the contractor effective as of the date of expiration or cancellation of the contractor's workers' compensation insurance, liability insurance, or bond.
(c) The board shall not restore the forfeited license until satisfactory proof of continuous insurance and bond coverages is submitted to the board as required by this section.
(d) Failure to restore a license within sixty days after the date of forfeiture shall result in the forfeiture of all fees and shall require the person to apply as a new applicant.
(e) The board may assess a fee not to exceed $1,000, impose a bond, or restrict the license as a condition for the restoration of a license forfeited pursuant to this section.
(f) A licensee may, within sixty days after receipt of the notification of the forfeiture, request an administrative hearing to review the forfeiture pursuant to chapter 91.
(g) Effective July 1, 2017, in addition to the requirements set forth in this section, electrical contractors and electronic systems contractors who are licensed under this chapter shall meet the requirements of section 444- ."
SECTION 4. Nothing in this Act shall be construed to prohibit a general contractor from performing customary duct or conduit work as part of site preparation.
SECTION 5. New statutory material is underscored.
SECTION 6. This Act shall take effect on July 1, 2050.
Report Title:
Contractors; Electrical Work; Licensing Requirements
Description:
Requires any person applying for a license as an electrical contractor or electronic systems contractor to possess a trade license or an electrical engineering degree from an accredited college to perform electrical work in the State. Exempts public utilities and community antennae television companies. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)
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