Bill > SB87

This bill makes several changes to state regulations concerning building safety and professional licensing. It allows the state's Department of Consumer and Business Services and the Electrical and Elevator Board to enter into agreements with local municipalities to share responsibilities for enforcing building and electrical safety codes within specific geographic areas. The bill increases the maximum civil penalty for building code violations from $5,000 to $7,500 per offense. Additionally, it increases the percentage of civil penalty funds that the Construction Contractors Board can retain from 20% to 50% annually. The agreements between state and local agencies can include provisions for sharing civil penalty proceeds, identifying enforcement authority, and managing program responsibilities. These changes aim to provide more flexibility in how building safety regulations are administered and enforced, while also increasing potential financial penalties for violations and allowing regulatory boards to retain more of the funds they collect from those penalties.

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https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2025R1/Measures/Overview/SB87