California 2011-2012 Regular Session Status: In Committee

AB 249 — Contractors.

Last action — From committee: Filed with the Chief Clerk pursuant to Joint Rule 56.

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  1. ✓
    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed Assembly
  4. 4
    Passed Senate
  5. 5
    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill died with 2011-2012 Regular Session. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.

This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis. It would have to be reintroduced in the current session to move again.

Summary

Existing law, the Contractors' State License Law, creates the Contractors' State License Board within the Department of Consumer Affairs and provides for the licensure and regulation of contractors. Existing law prohibits a person, acting as a contractor, from bringing an action to collect compensation for performance of any act or contract requiring a license without alleging that he or she was licensed at all times during the performance of the act or contract, except as specified. Existing law authorizes a person who utilizes an unlicensed contractor to bring an action in any court of competent jurisdiction in this state for recovery of all compensation paid to the unlicensed contractor for performance of any act or contract. This bill would define an "unlicensed contractor," for these purposes, as a person who has engaged in the business or acted in the capacity of a contractor and who has either never been licensed as a contractor under the Contractors' State License Law or who performed an act or contract after his or her license was suspended pursuant to a disciplinary action. The bill would state the intent of the Legislature in this regard.

Bill Text

Action History

  1. From committee: Filed with the Chief Clerk pursuant to Joint Rule 56.

  2. Died pursuant to Art. IV, Sec. 10(c) of the Constitution.

  3. In committee: Set, second hearing. Hearing canceled at the request of author.

  4. Re-referred to Com. on B., P. & C.P.

  5. From committee chair, with author's amendments: Amend, and re-refer to Com. on B., P. & C.P. Read second time and amended.

  6. Re-referred to Com. on B., P. & C.P.

  7. From committee chair, with author's amendments: Amend, and re-refer to Com. on B., P. & C.P. Read second time and amended.

  8. In committee: Hearing postponed by committee.

  9. In committee: Hearing postponed by committee.

  10. In committee: Set, first hearing. Hearing canceled at the request of author.

  11. Re-referred to Com. on B., P. & C.P.

  12. From committee chair, with author's amendments: Amend, and re-refer to Com. on B., P. & C.P. Read second time and amended.

  13. Re-referred to Com. on B., P. & C.P.

  14. From committee chair, with author's amendments: Amend, and re-refer to Com. on B., P. & C.P. Read second time and amended.

  15. Referred to Coms. on B., P. & C.P. and JUD.

  16. From printer. May be heard in committee March 6.

  17. Read first time. To print.

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Frequently asked questions

What does AB 249 do?
Existing law, the Contractors' State License Law, creates the Contractors' State License Board within the Department of Consumer Affairs and provides for the licensure and regulation of contractors. Existing law prohibits a person, acting as a contractor, from bringing an action to collect compensation for performance of any act or contract requiring a license without alleging that he or she was licensed at all times during the performance of the act or contract, except as specified. Existing law authorizes a person who utilizes an unlicensed contractor to bring an action in any court of competent jurisdiction in this state for recovery of all compensation paid to the unlicensed contractor for performance of any act or contract. This bill would define an "unlicensed contractor," for these purposes, as a person who has engaged in the business or acted in the capacity of a contractor and who has either never been licensed as a contractor under the Contractors' State License Law or who performed an act or contract after his or her license was suspended pursuant to a disciplinary action. The bill would state the intent of the Legislature in this regard.
Who sponsors AB 249?
AB 249 is sponsored by Bill Berryhill.
What is the current status of AB 249?
This bill died with 2011-2012 Regular Session. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
Where can I track AB 249?
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