Hawaii 2023 Regular Session

Hawaii Senate Bill SR213

Introduced
3/10/23  

Caption

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.

Impact

The resolution aims to amend current practices concerning the composition of the Contractors License Board. Currently, while the law mandates five specialty contractors to be included, there is no requirement for diversity among specialty subclassifications. By ensuring representation from specific structural trades, the resolution seeks to enhance the board's ability to address safety concerns effectively in the construction sector. This change could lead to improved oversight in licensing processes and standards for contractors engaged in specialized structural work.

Summary

Senate Resolution 213 (SR213) calls for 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 specific expertise in specialty structural contracting. The resolution highlights the importance of having knowledgeable members on the board to protect public health, safety, and welfare within the construction industry. It recognizes that existing practices may lack the necessary representation of specialized skills critical for overseeing certain trades in construction.

Contention

Concerns may arise regarding the implications of SR213. Stakeholders within the construction industry might debate the feasibility of requiring specific expertise within the Contractors License Board, especially concerning the current automatic issuance of certain specialty licenses. Questions regarding whether these new requirements will burden the board's operations or streamline processes could be raised. Moreover, the resolution proposes a feasibility study on creating an advisory committee for structural contracting issues, which adds another layer to the ongoing discussion about the adequacy of existing licensing practices.

Companion Bills

HI HR54

Same As 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 SCR146

Same As 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.

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 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 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 HB1633

Relating To Contractors.

Similar Bills

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 SR177

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 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 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 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.

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.

CA AB2874

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