Hawaii 2022 Regular Session

Hawaii Senate Bill SR177

Introduced
3/11/22  

Caption

Requesting The Director Of The Department Of Commerce And Consumer Affairs And The Contractors License Board To Ensure That The Contractors License Board Includes At Least Two Members With Expertise In Specialty Structural Contracting.

Impact

The resolution aims to amend the composition of the Contractors License Board to emphasize the need for expertise in structural contracting, thereby enhancing public safety. By ensuring that members of the board include representatives from specific structural trades, SR177 seeks to hold the contractors accountable for maintaining safety standards and construction quality. This change reflects an increasing recognition of the necessity for qualified oversight in construction practices that can significantly affect community safety and welfare.

Summary

Senate Resolution 177 (SR177) calls for the Director of the Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs and the Contractors License Board to ensure that the board includes at least two members who have expertise in specialty structural contracting. This resolution stems from concerns over public safety regarding the qualifications of contractors responsible for significant construction projects, particularly those involving structural integrity, such as steel structures and specialized welding services.

Contention

One notable point of contention within the discussions surrounding SR177 is the concern about the automatic licensing of general contractors. Currently, General Engineering and General Building Contractor licenses grant numerous specialty classifications without requiring additional qualification assessments. This practice may potentially undermine the integrity and safety of constructions if contractors lack necessary specialized knowledge, leading to debates over regulatory adequacy in the construction industry.

Companion Bills

HI HR84

Same As Requesting The Director Of The Department Of Commerce And Consumer Affairs And The Contractors License Board To Ensure That The Contractors License Board Includes At Least Two Members With Expertise In Specialty Structural Contracting.

HI SCR184

Same As Requesting The Director Of The Department Of Commerce And Consumer Affairs And The Contractors License Board To Ensure That The Contractors License Board Includes At Least Two Members With Expertise In Specialty Structural Contracting.

Previously Filed As

HI SB1577

Relating To The Department Of Commerce And Consumer Affairs.

HI SR68

Requesting The Director Of Commerce And Consumer Affairs To Convene A Working Group To Study And Devise Comprehensive Strategies To Restore Accessible Insurance Options To Residents And Commercial Businesses In Lava Zones 1 And 2.

HI SCR82

Requesting The Director Of Commerce And Consumer Affairs To Convene A Working Group To Study And Devise Comprehensive Strategies To Restore Accessible Insurance Options To Residents And Commercial Businesses In Lava Zones 1 And 2.

HI HCR175

Requesting The Director Of Commerce And Consumer Affairs To Convene A Working Group To Study And Devise Comprehensive Strategies To Restore Accessible Insurance Options To Residents And Commercial Businesses In Lava Zones 1 And 2.

HI HR155

Requesting The Director Of Commerce And Consumer Affairs To Convene A Working Group To Study And Devise Comprehensive Strategies To Restore Accessible Insurance Options To Residents And Commercial Businesses In Lava Zones 1 And 2.

HI HB1743

Relating To Regulation By The Department Of Commerce And Consumer Affairs.

HI HCR119

Urging The Department Of Commerce And Consumer Affairs, In Collaboration With The Department Of The Attorney General, To Investigate And Regulate The Sale Of Tickets To Live Entertainment Events Under Its Authority To Protect Consumers Against Unfair Or Deceptive Acts Or Practices In The Conduct Of Any Commerce.

HI HCR188

Urging The Department Of Education To Ensure That School Libraries And School Library Media Centers Are Staffed With Licensed School Librarians And Licensed School Library Media Specialists.

HI HR100

Urging The Department Of Commerce And Consumer Affairs, In Collaboration With The Department Of The Attorney General, To Investigate And Regulate The Sale Of Tickets To Live Entertainment Events Under Its Authority To Protect Consumers Against Unfair Or Deceptive Acts Or Practices In The Conduct Of Any Commerce.

HI HR168

Urging The Department Of Education To Ensure That School Libraries And School Library Media Centers Are Staffed With Licensed School Librarians And Licensed School Library Media Specialists.

Similar Bills

HI HR84

Requesting The Director Of The Department Of Commerce And Consumer Affairs And The Contractors License Board To Ensure That The Contractors License Board Includes At Least Two Members With Expertise In Specialty Structural Contracting.

HI SCR184

Requesting The Director Of The Department Of Commerce And Consumer Affairs And The Contractors License Board To Ensure That The Contractors License Board Includes At Least Two Members With Expertise In Specialty Structural Contracting.

HI HCR90

Requesting The Director Of The Department Of Commerce And Consumer Affairs And The Contractors License Board To Ensure That The Contractors License Board Includes At Least Two Members With Expertise In Specialty Structural Contracting.

HI SCR146

Requesting The Department Of Commerce And Consumer Affairs And The Contractors License Board To Ensure That The Contractors License Board Includes At Least Two Members With Expertise In Specialty Structural Contracting.

HI SR213

Requesting The Department Of Commerce And Consumer Affairs And The Contractors License Board To Ensure That The Contractors License Board Includes At Least Two Members With Expertise In Specialty Structural Contracting.

HI HR54

Requesting The Department Of Commerce And Consumer Affairs And The Contractors License Board To Ensure That The Contractors License Board Includes At Least Two Members With Expertise In Specialty Structural Contracting.

HI HCR52

Requesting The Department Of Commerce And Consumer Affairs And The Contractors License Board To Ensure That The Contractors License Board Includes At Least Two Members With Expertise In Specialty Structural Contracting.

CA AB2874

Fire prevention: electrical utility facilities and maintenance: liability of contractors.