Bill > H0768

This bill amends the Idaho Contractor Registration Act to enhance compliance and investigative procedures. It requires contractors applying for registration to provide their physical business address and proof of legally filing an assumed name certificate if applicable, along with the physical address of any owners. The bill also mandates that contractors designate a specific person responsible for legal compliance and provide an irrevocable consent to service of process, which is a formal agreement allowing legal actions to be served on a designated party. Furthermore, it clarifies that contractors must provide insurance certificates to the board upon request and that the board can investigate complaints and require contractors to promptly provide necessary documents and answer investigative questions, with limitations on requesting trade secrets or excessive information. The bill also expands the board's authority to refuse to renew registrations and allows for civil penalties for violations, with specific exceptions. It introduces a provision allowing the board to prohibit individuals associated with a revoked registration or multiple disciplinary actions from registering under a new name. Finally, it outlines conditions for reinstating a suspended or revoked registration and allows individuals prohibited from registering to apply for new registration under specific circumstances.

Business and Industry

Ways and Means Committee (House)

https://legislature.idaho.gov/sessioninfo/2026/legislation/H0768/