2025 Regular SessionMississippi Legislature

HB1228: Residential builders and remodelers; revise license examination for certain license applicants.

Legislative Summary

An Act To Amend Section 19-5-9, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Allow Certain Counties To Opt Out Of Requiring Permitting As A Condition To Construction Within The Unincorporated Areas Of A County; To Amend Section 21-19-25, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Allow Certain Municipalities To Opt Out Of Requiring Permitting As A Condition To Construction Within The Municipality's Jurisdiction; To Amend Section 73-59-1, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Increase The Monetary Threshold Of Improvements To An Existing Residence A Person Must Meet In Order To Fall Within The Definition Of Remodeler; To Amend Section 73-59-3, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Establish An Alternative Licensure Procedure For The State Board Of Contractors; And For Related Purposes.

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Bill History

1/20/2025
Referred To Business and Commerce
House of Representatives
2/4/2025
Died In Committee
House of Representatives

Status Information

Current Status
Failed(2/4/2025)
Chamber
House of Representatives

Sponsors

Documents

Introduced
Bill Text1/21/202530.3 KB