House Bill No. 1216, introduced by Kevin West, amends Section 1000.4 of the Oklahoma Statutes concerning the Construction Industries Board. The bill expands the Board's regulatory authority to include the roofing trade, adds new penalty fees, and modifies the process for collecting unpaid fines. Specifically, it allows the Board to establish and levy administrative fines and penalties for violations, with increased fines for subsequent violations set at five times the initial amount. Additionally, the bill mandates that any fines imposed must be reviewed by the entire Board within 90 days, ensuring transparency and accountability in the enforcement of regulations.

The bill also outlines the procedures for the collection of unpaid administrative fines, allowing the agency to seek collection through contracted services after 90 days from the final disposition of the case. It emphasizes the Board's role in hearing appeals from administrative rulings and clarifies that such appeals do not replace the existing appeal process under the Administrative Procedures Act. The act is set to take effect on November 1, 2025.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 59-1000.4
House Committee Substitute: 59-1000.4
Floor (House): 59-1000.4
Floor (Senate): 59-1000.4
Engrossed: 59-1000.4
Enrolled (final version): 59-1000.4
Sub Committee OR Policy Committee Recommendations (House) Policy Committee Recommendation: 59-1000.4
Sub Committee Recommendations (House) Sub Committee Recommendation: 59-1000.4