Professions and Businesses; repeal Chapter 14, relating to electrical contractors, plumbers, conditioned air contractors, low voltage contractors, and utility contractors and enact a new Chapter 14

Summary

The Senate passed SB 553 to repeal the old Chapter 14 and enact a new one that sets up a State Construction Industry Licensing Board with five specialist divisions. It defines new license classes, application and exam requirements, continuing‑education rules, and civil penalties up to $10,000 for violations. The bill also updates the definition of “small business” for subcontractor tax rules and clarifies licensing portability for military members.

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