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2011 House Bill 1055: Streamlining contractor appeals
Introduced by Rep. Zack Hudgins (Tukwila) (D) on January 10, 2011
To streamline provisions relating to unregistered contractors'
defaults in payment and notices of infractions. The bill provides that nitification of an infraction also constitutes a notice of assessment, which becomes final after twenty days instead of thirty. It also combines a notice of garnishment with an order to withhold and deliver wages. (Companion: SB 5066). Official Text and Analysis.
Referred to the House Labor & Workforce Development Committee on January 10, 2011
Substitute offered in the House on January 19, 2011
To change the 20-day appeal period to appeal the infraction to 30 days. In addition, the substitute bill changes terminology to be consistent with the definition of contractor.
The substitute passed by voice vote in the House on January 19, 2011
Referred to the House Rules Committee on January 25, 2011
Amendment offered by Rep. Mike Sells (Everett) (D) on March 5, 2011
Makes technical changes.
The amendment passed by voice vote in the House on March 5, 2011
To change the time period to appeal contractor infractions from 20 to 30 days. Eliminates the separate appeal period for the penalty.
Received in the Senate on March 8, 2011
Referred to the Senate Labor, Commerce & Consumer Protection Committee on March 8, 2011
Referred to the Senate Rules Committee on March 15, 2011
Changes the time period to appeal contractor infractions from 20 to 30 days. Eliminates the separate appeal period for the penalty.
Signed by Gov. Christine Gregoire on April 11, 2011
Changes the time period to appeal contractor infractions from 20 to 30 days. Eliminates the separate appeal period for the penalty.