OR SB580 | 2015 | Regular Session
Status
Completed Legislative Action
Sponsorship: Committee Bill
Status: Passed on July 21 2015 - 100% progression
Action: 2015-07-21 - Effective date, January 1, 2016.
Text: Latest bill text (Engrossed) [PDF]
Sponsorship: Committee Bill
Status: Passed on July 21 2015 - 100% progression
Action: 2015-07-21 - Effective date, January 1, 2016.
Text: Latest bill text (Engrossed) [PDF]
Summary
Authorizes landscape contracting business to install outdoor artificial turf. Allows State Landscape Contractors Board to assess arbitration or contested case proceeding costs to person requesting that claim filed against board licensee be resolved through arbitration or contested case proceeding. Caps assessment amount.] Creates exception. Provides that qualifying complaints against landscape contracting business that is licensed construction contractor may be filed with both Construction Contractors Board and State Landscape Contractors Board. Provides that landscape contracting business performing authorized work may subcontract part of work to general or specialty contractor licensed by Construction Contractors Board. Authorizes qualified landscape construction professional to prepare plans and drawings for landscape irrigation system. Expands activities landscape contracting business may perform regarding ornamental water features, drainage systems, irrigation systems, fences, decks, arbors, patios, landscape edging, driveways, walkways and retaining walls. Authorizes administrator or employee of State Landscape Contractors Board to issue stop work order on behalf of board. Increases amount requirement for landscape contracting business public liability, personal injury and property damage insurance. Requires State Landscape Contractors Board to make written examination for licensing as landscape construction professional available upon applicant request in format having instructions and questions in English followed by Spanish translation. Increases time available for landscape contracting business to provide notice of address change to State Landscape Contractors Board. Provides that requirement for written contract applies to landscaping work for which landscape contracting business charges $2,000 or more. Changes cap on State Landscape Contractors Board requirements for landscape construction professional continuing education. Increases bond for landscape contracting business charging $50,000 or more for landscaping job. Requires that bonds for landscape contracting businesses provide coverage for certain activities regarding trees. Revises language regarding claims against landscape contracting business for breach of contract. Makes imposition of civil penalties for violations of landscape contracting laws permissive. Makes imposition of license sanctions for violations of laws regarding independent contractors doing landscaping work permissive.
Title
Relating to landscaping.
Sponsors
Roll Calls
2015-06-25 - Senate - Senate Third Reading in Concurrence (Y: 29 N: 0 NV: 0 Abs: 1) [PASS]
2015-06-16 - House - House Third Reading (Y: 58 N: 0 NV: 0 Abs: 2) [PASS]
2015-06-03 - House - House Committee Do pass as amended and be printed engrossed (Y: 11 N: 0 NV: 0 Abs: 0) [PASS]
2015-04-29 - Senate - Senate Third Reading (Y: 29 N: 0 NV: 0 Abs: 1) [PASS]
2015-04-15 - Senate - Senate Committee Do pass with amendments. (Printed A-Eng.) (Y: 4 N: 0 NV: 0 Abs: 1) [PASS]
2015-06-16 - House - House Third Reading (Y: 58 N: 0 NV: 0 Abs: 2) [PASS]
2015-06-03 - House - House Committee Do pass as amended and be printed engrossed (Y: 11 N: 0 NV: 0 Abs: 0) [PASS]
2015-04-29 - Senate - Senate Third Reading (Y: 29 N: 0 NV: 0 Abs: 1) [PASS]
2015-04-15 - Senate - Senate Committee Do pass with amendments. (Printed A-Eng.) (Y: 4 N: 0 NV: 0 Abs: 1) [PASS]
History
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 2015-07-21 | Senate | Effective date, January 1, 2016. |
| 2015-07-21 | Senate | Chapter 672, 2015 Laws. |
| 2015-07-06 | Senate | Governor signed. |
| 2015-06-30 | House | Speaker signed. |
| 2015-06-29 | Senate | President signed. |
| 2015-06-25 | Senate | Senate concurred in House amendments and repassed bill.Ayes, 29; excused, 1--Olsen. |
| 2015-06-22 | Senate | Taken from 06-22 Calendar and placed on 06-25 Calendar on voice vote. |
| 2015-06-16 | House | Third reading. Carried by Heard. Passed.Ayes, 58; Excused for Business of the House, 2--Buckley, Williamson. |
| 2015-06-15 | House | Rules suspended. Carried over to June 16, 2015 Calendar. |
| 2015-06-12 | House | Rules suspended. Carried over to June 15, 2015 Calendar. |
| 2015-06-11 | House | Second reading. |
| 2015-06-10 | House | Recommendation: Do pass with amendments and be printed B-Engrossed. |
| 2015-06-03 | House | Work Session held. |
| 2015-05-22 | House | Public Hearing held. |
| 2015-05-06 | House | Referred to Business and Labor. |
| 2015-04-30 | House | First reading. Referred to Speaker's desk. |
| 2015-04-29 | Senate | Third reading. Carried by Thomsen. Passed.Ayes, 29; excused, 1--Shields. |
| 2015-04-28 | Senate | Carried over to 04-29 by unanimous consent. |
| 2015-04-27 | Senate | Second reading. |
| 2015-04-24 | Senate | Recommendation: Do pass with amendments. (Printed A-Eng.) |
| 2015-04-15 | Senate | Public Hearing and Work Session held. |
| 2015-03-11 | Senate | Public Hearing held. |
| 2015-02-09 | Senate | Referred to Business and Transportation. |
| 2015-02-05 | Senate | Introduction and first reading. Referred to President's desk. |
