Bill > HB0396

This bill modifies disclosure requirements for subcontractors working on public projects, which are defined as contracts with or authorized by a government entity. Specifically, a subcontractor must provide a list of their current employees to the general contractor and property owner, and if they plan to hire a second-tier subcontractor (a subcontractor who contracts with them), they must also provide that second-tier subcontractor's name and license number. If a subcontractor holds a "zero estimated exposure policy," which is an insurance policy for workers' compensation where the employer reports zero estimated payroll, they must provide written notice and a copy of this policy to anyone contracting with them for construction work on a public project. Additionally, subcontractors must ensure their employees on-site have photo identification available for inspection and provide the estimated number of labor hours for their part of the project. The general contractor and property owner are required to keep this information for three years and provide it to the state division upon request. The bill also adds failing to comply with these new subcontractor provisions to the list of unprofessional conduct for licensed contractors.

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