HF 2389

as introduced - 91st Legislature (2019 - 2020) Posted on 03/11/2019 02:53pm

A bill for an act
relating to labor and industry; mandating certain contractor recovery fund projects;
requiring a report.

BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF MINNESOTA:

Section 1. new text begin CONTRACTOR RECOVERY FUND PROJECTS.
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new text begin (a) In fiscal years 2020 and 2021 the commissioner of labor and industry shall utilize
funds in the contractor recovery fund for a statewide consumer awareness campaign
highlighting the importance of hiring licensed contractors as well as the consequences of
hiring unlicensed contractors.
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new text begin (b) In fiscal years 2020 and 2021 the commissioner of labor and industry shall utilize
funds in the contractor recovery fund for the development and implementation of continuing
education relating to financial management and financial obligations of licensed residential
building contractors.
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new text begin (c) In fiscal years 2020 and 2021 the commissioner of labor and industry shall utilize
funds in the contractor recovery fund for a code administration, builder licensure, and
subcontractor registration research project to be implemented in one or more code or
non-code enforced local government jurisdictions. At a minimum, the research project must:
(1) evaluate the local government compliance with Minnesota Statutes, section 326B.815,
(2) examine the results of expanded use of licensed contractors and inspections, (3) identify
opportunities to support local governments to implement code administration functions, (4)
develop best practices and technical guidelines to expand the use of licensed contractors
and inspection, and (5) convey program information and guidance to local governments.
By October 31, 2021, the commissioner must submit a report on the research project to the
members and staff of the legislative committees with jurisdiction over labor and industry
policy and finance. At a minimum, the report must summarize the research project activity,
review results, and identify steps for increasing statewide use of licensed contractors and
local government code administration. The commissioner shall consult with members of
the building officials associations, builders associations, and local government units to
contribute to the report.
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