The proposed bill would amend current statutes related to the Arizona Registrar of Contractors (ROC) by introducing several significant changes. It would remove the requirement for the ROC to publicly post a list of applicants for a contractor's license on its website for at least 20 days and eliminate the requirement for a license application or renewal to include the names and addresses of the directors of the corporation, association, or other organization. Additionally, the bill would allow the ROC to require a criminal records check for license applicants and implement a biennial license renewal system for residential and dual licensed contractors, as well as a four-year renewal system for commercial contractors. Furthermore, the bill would strike the requirement for licensees to show their license upon demand by ROC and exclude commercial contractor's license applications and renewals from ROC requirements related to bonds and surety bonds. It would also make bond requirements optional for specified licensees and specify that after revoking a license, the ROC may not issue a new license until all statutory requirements are met. Overall, these updates aim to streamline the licensing process and reduce administrative burdens while ensuring public safety and compliance.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 31-419