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SB 155 — PAINTING-DRYWALL-GLAZING LIC
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✓Introduced
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3Passed Senate
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4Passed House
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5To Executive
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6Enacted
This bill died with 95th Regular Session. It reached “Passed Senate” 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This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis.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
Creates the Painting, Drywall Finishing, and Glazing Contractor Licensing Act. Regulates painting, drywall finishing, and glazing contractors through licensure requirements. Provides for enforcement of the Act by the Department of Financial and Professional Regulation and the Painting, Drywall Finishing, and Glazing Contractor Licensing Board. Amends the Regulatory Sunset Act to set a repeal date for the Painting, Drywall Finishing, and Glazing Contractor Licensing Act of January 1, 2018. Effective immediately.
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What changed in the latest version
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The updated version of SB 155 clarifies the importance of the Painting, Drywall Finishing, and Glazing Contractor Licensing Act in ensuring that employers are responsible for their work and pay state taxes. It emphasizes the need for out-of-state contractors to provide a bond to guarantee tax compliance. This change matters because it helps the state collect necessary fees and taxes from businesses operating within its jurisdiction, promoting fairness and accountability in the contracting industry.
*LRB09504314RAS24355b* SB0155 95THEngrossed GENERALLRB095 ASSEMBLY04314 StateRAS of24355 Illinoisb andAN 2008ACT SB0155concerning Introducedregulation. 1/31/2007, by Sen.
TerryWHEREAS, LinkAdherence SYNOPSISto ASthe INTRODUCED:Painting, Drywall Finishing, and Glazing Contractor Licensing Act ensures that employers performing work in fields regulated by the Act are accountable for their work and provides a mechanism through which employers may be aided in their compliance with the Act;
Newand ActWHEREAS, ILCSThe 80/4.28 new Creates the Painting, Drywall Finishing, and Glazing Contractor Licensing Act.Act is intended to serve as a means to effectively and efficiently collect State taxes and other fees from out-of-State employers that perform work within this State by requiring an appropriate bond to be held until such time as all applicable State taxes and other fees are remitted to the State by the out-of-State employer;
Regulatestherefore painting,Be drywallit finishing,enacted andby glazingthe contractorsPeople throughof licensurethe requirements.State of Illinois, represented in the General Assembly:
Provides for enforcement of the Act by the Department of Financial and Professional Regulation and the Painting, Drywall Finishing, and Glazing Contractor Licensing Board.
Amends the Regulatory Sunset Act to set a repeal date for the Painting, Drywall Finishing, and Glazing Contractor Licensing Act of January 1, 2018.
Effective immediately.
LRB095 04314 RAS 24355 b CORRECTIONAL FISCAL NOTE ACT BUDGET AND MAY APPLY IMPACT NOTE ACT MAY APPLY A BILL FOR SB0155 LRB095 04314 RAS 24355 b AN ACT concerning regulation.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Illinois, represented in the General Assembly:
SB0155 Engrossed - 2 - LRB095 04314 RAS 24355 b "Contractor" means a person who manages the daily activities of a painting, drywall finishing, or glazing business, including field supervision.
"Journeyman" means a person who has completed an apprenticeship program approved by the Department or is an experienced worker, not a trainee, and is fully qualified and SB0155 - 2 - LRB095 04314 RAS 24355 b able to perform painting, drywall finishing, or glazing without supervision.
SB0155 Engrossed - 3 - LRB095 04314 RAS 24355 b Section 10.
(a) Beginning January 1, 2008, a person may not act as a contractor on a project in which the total cost (labor and materials) of one or more of the contractor’s contracts is $500$1,500 or more without being licensed under this Act.
SB0155 - 3 - LRB095 04314 RAS 24355 b (2) Power washing and sandblasting work prior to priming and painting.
(7) Waterproofing applications of non-pigmented coatings.
(8) Staining of concrete.
(9) Removal and application of materials related to the SB0155 Engrossed - 4 - LRB095 04314 RAS 24355 b abatement of asbestos.
(d) This Act does not apply to licensed plumbers, sprinkler fitters, and pipefitters performing work in plumbing, pipefitting, heating, irrigation, ventilation, air SB0155 - 4 - LRB095 04314 RAS 24355 b conditioning, refrigeration (HVACR) systems, instrumentation, and stress relieving.
(f) The provisions of this Act do not apply to painting, drywall finishing, or glazing supplies or services sold or SB0155 Engrossed - 5 - LRB095 04314 RAS 24355 b provided by employees or agents of a business entity primarily engaged in the retail sale of consumer products.
(l) Nothing in this Act shall be construed to require a SB0155 - 5 - LRB095 04314 RAS 24355 b person who performs painting, drywall finishing, or glazing work on his or her employer’s property to be licensed under this Act where there exists an employer-employee relationship.
(m) This Act does not apply to a person, or to the person’s employees, who perform painting, drywall finishing, or glazing work incidental to the management of real property on behalf of the owner of the property, so long as the person or employee SB0155 Engrossed - 6 - LRB095 04314 RAS 24355 b does not hold himself or herself out as, or bid for work separately as, a painting, drywall finishing, or glazing contractor.
(a) To obtain an original license, an applicant shall SB0155 - 6 - LRB095 04314 RAS 24355 b submit an application in writing to the Department on a form containing the information prescribed by the Department and accompanied by the required application fee, which shall not be refundable.
(b) An applicant for a license must submit satisfactory SB0155 Engrossed - 7 - LRB095 04314 RAS 24355 b evidence that he or she:
application as legal SB0155 - 7 - LRB095 04314 RAS 24355 b entity.
(b) If the applicant is proposing to qualify as a partnership, corporation, business trust, or other legal entity, application shall be made for each such entity and SB0155 Engrossed - 8 - LRB095 04314 RAS 24355 b shall state the name of the partnership and of its partners, the name of the corporation and of its officers and directors, the name of the business trust and its trustees, or the name of such other legal entity and its members, and the use of fictitious names, if a fictitious name is used.
(b) Every contractor shall affix his or her license number and name on all vehicles used as part of his or her business as SB0155 - 8 - LRB095 04314 RAS 24355 b a contractor.
(a) To qualify for a license as a contractor, a person SB0155 Engrossed - 9 - LRB095 04314 RAS 24355 b shall have at least 48 months of practical experience as defined by rule.
(A) a 4-year degree from an accredited college or university in the fields of accounting, business, economics, mathematics, physics, or areas;other areas related to the profession;
or (C) substantial college or university course work in accounting, architecture, business, construction technology, drafting, economics, engineering, SB0155 - 9 - LRB095 04314 RAS 24355 b mathematics, or physics;
Bureau of Apprenticeship and Training accredited apprenticeship program or a certified statement of a completion of apprenticeship SB0155 Engrossed - 10 - LRB095 04314 RAS 24355 b training from the International Union of Painters and Allied Trades;
An SB0155 - 10 - LRB095 04314 RAS 24355 b insurance company may terminate a bond and avoid further liability by filing a 60-day notice of termination with the Department and, at the same time, sending the notice to the contractor.
A license shall be cancelled without hearing on the termination date of the contractor’s bond, unless a new bond is filed with the Department to become effective at the SB0155 Engrossed - 11 - LRB095 04314 RAS 24355 b termination date of the prior bond.
(2) If a licensee changes his or her name style, address, or employment from that which appears on his or her current SB0155 - 11 - LRB095 04314 RAS 24355 b license, he or she shall notify the Department of the change within 30 days after it occurs.
SB0155 Engrossed - 12 - LRB095 04314 RAS 24355 b Section 45.
(e) gross malpractice, prima facie evidence of which may be a conviction or judgment of malpractice in any court SB0155 - 12 - LRB095 04314 RAS 24355 b of competent jurisdiction;
(g) failing, within 60 days, to provide information in response to a written request made by the Department which has been sent by certified or registered mail to the SB0155 Engrossed - 13 - LRB095 04314 RAS 24355 b licensee’s last known address;
SB0155 - 13 - LRB095 04314 RAS 24355 b (m) conviction by any court of competent jurisdiction, either within or without this State, of any violation of any law governing the practice of painting, drywall finishing, or glazing contracting, if the Department determines, after investigation, that such person has not been sufficiently rehabilitated to warrant the public SB0155 Engrossed - 14 - LRB095 04314 RAS 24355 b trust;
(s) physical or mental disability, including deterioration through the aging process or loss of abilities and skills that result in an inability to SB0155 - 14 - LRB095 04314 RAS 24355 b practice the profession with reasonable judgment, skill, or safety;
(u) the determination by a court that a licensee is subject to involuntary admission or judicial admission as SB0155 Engrossed - 15 - LRB095 04314 RAS 24355 b provided in the Mental Health and Developmental Disabilities Code will result in an automatic suspension of his or her license.
however, the Department may issue a license or renewal if the person in default has established a satisfactory repayment SB0155 - 15 - LRB095 04314 RAS 24355 b record as determined by the Illinois Student Assistance Commission.
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The Department, at its expense, shall provide a stenographer to take down the testimony and preserve a record of all SB0155 Engrossed - 16 - LRB095 04314 RAS 24355 b proceedings initiated pursuant to this Act, the rules for the administration of this Act, or any other Act or rules relating to this Act and proceedings for restoration of any license issued under this Act.
Any circuit court may, upon application of the Department or its designee or of the applicant or licensee against whom proceedings are pending, enter an order requiring the attendance of witnesses and their testimony, and the SB0155 - 16 - LRB095 04314 RAS 24355 b production of documents, papers, files, books, and records in connection with any hearing or investigation.
The Department has the power to subpoena and bring before it any person in this State and to SB0155 Engrossed - 17 - LRB095 04314 RAS 24355 b take testimony either orally or by deposition or both, or to subpoena documents, exhibits, or other materials with the same fees and mileage and in the same manner as prescribed by law in judicial proceedings in civil cases in circuit courts of this State.
Within 60 days of the Department’s receipt of the transcript of any hearing that is conducted pursuant to this Act or the rules for its enforcement or any other statute or rule requiring a hearing under this Act or the rules for its enforcement, or for any hearing related to restoration of any license issued pursuant to this Act, the hearing officer shall submit his or her written findings and SB0155 - 17 - LRB095 04314 RAS 24355 b recommendations to the Board.
A copy of the findings of fact, conclusions of law, and SB0155 Engrossed - 18 - LRB095 04314 RAS 24355 b recommendations to the Secretary shall be served upon the accused person, either personally or by registered or certified mail.
If the Secretary disagrees in any regard with the findings of fact, conclusions of law, and recommendations to the Secretary, he or she may issue an order in contravention of the findings of fact, conclusions of law, and recommendations to the Secretary.
If the Secretary issues an order in contravention of the findings of fact, conclusions of law, and recommendations to the Secretary, the Secretary shall notify the Board in writing with an explanation for any deviation from the Board’s findings of fact, conclusions of law, and recommendations to the SB0155 - 18 - LRB095 04314 RAS 24355 b Secretary within 30 days of the Secretary’s entry of the order.
The Secretary may temporarily suspend the license of a painting, drywall finishing, or glazing contractor without a hearing, SB0155 Engrossed - 19 - LRB095 04314 RAS 24355 b simultaneously with the institution of proceedings for a hearing provided for in this Act, if the Secretary finds that evidence in his or her possession indicates that continuation in practice would constitute an imminent danger to the public.
The Illinois Administrative Procedure Act is hereby expressly adopted and SB0155 - 19 - LRB095 04314 RAS 24355 b incorporated herein as if all of the provisions of that Act were included in this Act, except that the provision of subsection (d) of Section 10-65 of the Illinois Administrative Procedure Act that provides that at hearings the licensee has the right to show compliance with all lawful requirements for SB0155 Engrossed - 20 - LRB095 04314 RAS 24355 b retention, continuation or renewal of the license is specifically excluded.
The fines imposed by this Section are in addition to any other SB0155 - 20 - LRB095 04314 RAS 24355 b discipline provided under this Act for unlicensed practice or practice on a nonrenewed license.
If, after the expiration of 30 days SB0155 Engrossed - 21 - LRB095 04314 RAS 24355 b from the date of the notification, the person has failed to submit the necessary remittance, the Department shall automatically terminate the license or deny the application, without hearing.
The hearing SB0155 - 21 - LRB095 04314 RAS 24355 b officer shall have full authority to conduct the hearing and shall issue his or her findings of fact and recommendations to the Board pursuant to Section 65 of this Act.
The SB0155 Engrossed - 22 - LRB095 04314 RAS 24355 b Department may investigate the actions of any applicant or any person or persons holding or claiming to hold a license.
In case the person fails to file an answer after receiving notice, his or her license may, in the discretion of the Department, be suspended, revoked, or placed on probationary status, or the Department may take whatever SB0155 - 22 - LRB095 04314 RAS 24355 b disciplinary action deemed proper, including limiting the scope, nature, or extent of the person’s practice or the imposition of a fine, without a hearing, if the act or acts charged constitute sufficient grounds for such action under this Act.
At the time and place fixed in the notice, the SB0155 Engrossed - 23 - LRB095 04314 RAS 24355 b Department shall proceed to hear the charges and the parties or their counsel shall be accorded ample opportunity to present such statements, testimony, evidence and argument as may be pertinent to the charges or to their defense.
Upon the filing of a verified petition in such court, the court may issue a SB0155 - 23 - LRB095 04314 RAS 24355 b temporary restraining order, without notice or bond, and may preliminarily and permanently enjoin such violation, and if it is established that such person has violated or is violating the injunction, the Courtcourt may punish the offender for contempt of court.
SB0155 Engrossed - 24 - LRB095 04314 RAS 24355 b (b) If any person shall practice as a licensee or hold himself or herself out as a licensee without being licensed under the provisions of this Act, then any person licensed under this Act, any interested party or any person injured thereby may, in addition to those officers identified in subsection (a) of this Section, petition for relief as provided therein.
It is not a violation of this Act for a person whose regular job duties are custodial and maintenance SB0155 - 24 - LRB095 04314 RAS 24355 b work, but who in the normal course of work engages in incidental drywall repair, related drywall taping, spot painting, and minor glazing repair work.
(d) Proceedings under this Section shall be in addition to, and not in lieu of, all other remedies and penalties which may SB0155 Engrossed - 25 - LRB095 04314 RAS 24355 b be provided by law.
SB0155 - 25 - LRB095 04314 RAS 24355 b Section 120.
SB0155 Engrossed - 26 - LRB095 04314 RAS 24355 b Section 125.
SB0155 - 26 - LRB095 04314 RAS 24355 b The persons appointed shall hold office for 4 years and until a successor is appointed and qualified.
No member shall serve more SB0155 Engrossed - 27 - LRB095 04314 RAS 24355 b than 2 complete 4-year terms.
The Regulatory Sunset Act is amended by addingchanging Section 4.284.21 as follows:
(5 ILCS 80/4.2880/4.21) new) Sec.
4.28.4.21.
ActActs repealed on January 1, 2018.2011.
The following ActActs isare repealed on January 1, 2018:2011:
The Fire Equipment Distributor and Employee Regulation Act of 2000.
The Radiation Protection Act of 1990.
Section(Source: 999.
P.A.
91-752, eff.
6-2-00;
91-835, eff.
6-16-00;
92-16, eff.
6-28-01.) Section 999.
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Action History
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Session Sine Die
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Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee
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Final Action Deadline Extended-9(b) May 31, 2007
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Committee Deadline Extended-Rule 9(b) May 25, 2007
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Assigned to Labor Committee
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Referred to Rules Committee
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First Reading
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Chief House Sponsor Rep. Linda Chapa LaVia
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Placed on Calendar Order of First Reading
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Arrived in House
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Third Reading - Passed; 054-001-001
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Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading
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Senate Floor Amendment No. 2 Adopted; Link
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Recalled to Second Reading
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Rule 2-10 Third Reading Deadline Established As May 31, 2007
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Senate Floor Amendment No. 2 Recommend Do Adopt Licensed Activities; 007-000-000
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Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Dan Cronin
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Senate Floor Amendment No. 2 Rules Refers to Licensed Activities
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Senate Floor Amendment No. 2 Referred to Rules
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Senate Floor Amendment No. 2 Filed with Secretary by Sen. Terry Link
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Added as Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. John J. Millner
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Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading March 27, 2007
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Second Reading
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Placed on Calendar Order of 2nd Reading March 20, 2007
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Do Pass as Amended Licensed Activities; 007-002-000
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Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Adopted
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Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Rules Refers to Licensed Activities
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Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Referred to Rules
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Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Filed with Secretary by Sen. Terry Link
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Added as Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Michael Noland
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Added as Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. M. Maggie Crotty
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Held in Licensed Activities
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Added as Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Linda Holmes
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Assigned to Licensed Activities
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Referred to Rules
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First Reading
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Filed with Secretary by Sen. Terry Link
Sponsors
- Terry Link · Cosponsor
Sponsorship breakdown
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Sponsors (0)
None.
Co-sponsors (1)
- Terry Link
Not signed on (182)
182 members have not signed on to this bill.
Show all 182 →"Not signed on" means a member has not sponsored or co-sponsored this bill — it does not imply opposition. Members flagged Voted No have a recorded No vote on this bill.
Votes
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
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| Unaffiliated | 44 | 1 | 0 | 4 |
| Democrat | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Republican | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 54 | 1 | 0 | 4 |
| % of votes cast | 92% | 2% | 0% | 7% |
How each member voted (59)
| Member | Party | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Haine | — | Yea |
| Halvorson | — | Not Voting |
| Link | — | Yea |
| Maloney | — | Yea |
| Forby | — | Yea |
| Frerichs | — | Yea |
| Garrett | — | Yea |
| Brady | — | Yea |
| Kotowski | — | Yea |
| Sullivan | — | Yea |
| Munoz | — | Yea |
| Meeks | — | Yea |
| Noland | — | Yea |
| Cullerton | — | Yea |
| Jacobs | — | Yea |
| Watson | — | Yea |
| Jones, J. | — | Yea |
| Demuzio | — | Yea |
| Radogno | — | Yea |
| Schoenberg | — | Yea |
| Sieben | — | Yea |
| Trotter | — | Yea |
| Viverito | — | Yea |
| Wilhelmi | — | Yea |
| Clayborne | — | Yea |
| Cronin | — | Yea |
| Crotty | — | Yea |
| Dahl | — | Nay |
| DeLeo | — | Not Voting |
| Dillard | — | Yea |
| Hendon | — | Yea |
| Hultgren | — | Yea |
| Pankau | — | Yea |
| Peterson | — | Yea |
| Raoul | — | Yea |
| Righter | — | Yea |
| Risinger | — | Yea |
| Ronen | — | Yea |
| Rutherford | — | Yea |
| Sandoval | — | Not Voting |
| Silverstein | — | Yea |
| Lauzen | — | Not Voting |
| Luechtefeld | — | Yea |
| Althoff | — | Yea |
| Martinez | — | Yea |
| Bomke | — | Yea |
| Bond | — | Yea |
| Burzynski | — | Yea |
| Millner | — | Yea |
| David Koehler | Democrat | Yea |
| Don Harmon | Democrat | Yea |
| Emil Jones, III | Democrat | Yea |
| Eva-Dina Delgado | Democrat | Yea |
| Kimberly A. Lightford | Democrat | Yea |
| Lakesia Collins | Democrat | Yea |
| Laura M. Murphy | Democrat | Yea |
| Linda Holmes | Democrat | Yea |
| Mattie Hunter | Democrat | Yea |
| Dave Syverson | Republican | Yea |
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Frequently asked questions
- What does SB 155 do?
- Creates the Painting, Drywall Finishing, and Glazing Contractor Licensing Act. Regulates painting, drywall finishing, and glazing contractors through licensure requirements. Provides for enforcement of the Act by the Department of Financial and Professional Regulation and the Painting, Drywall Finishing, and Glazing Contractor Licensing Board. Amends the Regulatory Sunset Act to set a repeal date for the Painting, Drywall Finishing, and Glazing Contractor Licensing Act of January 1, 2018. Effective immediately.
- Who sponsors SB 155?
- SB 155 is sponsored by Terry Link.
- What is the current status of SB 155?
- This bill died with 95th Regular Session. It reached “Passed Senate” 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 SB 155?
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