HB 4020

Status	In House Committee (HBL)
Sponsors	Gregory Smith (Republican) (Chief), Zach Hudson (Democrat), Jeff Reardon (Democrat), Paul Evans (Democrat), Christine Goodwin (Republican)
Fiscal impact	May have fiscal impact, but no statement yet issued
Revenue impact	May have revenue impact, but no statement yet issued

Bill Text

Introduced

Requires residential general contractors for projects over $20,000 to tour the property and provide itemized descriptions of construction work to homeowners.

Original Bill Text

Sponsors#

Chief Sponsors: Gregory Smith

Co-Sponsors: Zach Hudson, Jeff Reardon, Paul Evans, Christine Goodwin

Overview#

Requires certain residential general contractors proposing remodel or repair project of more than $20,000 in value to tour residential structure with property owner and provide property owner with itemized and detailed description for each feature of proposed construction work. Limits amount contractor may collect before completion and before property owner’s approval and acceptance of itemized and described construction features. Requires contractor to request mediation by Construction Contractors Board before bringing action or suit or pursuing other remedies to collect payment from property owner that unreasonably withholds approval and acceptance. Applies to contracts entered into on or after January 1, 2023. Takes effect on 91st day following adjournment sine die.

Public Testimony

Name	Organization	Position	Date
Tasha Webb	ONRI	Oppose	2022-02-08
Paloma Sparks	Oregon Business and Industry	Oppose	2022-02-09
Paloma Sparks	Oregon Business and Industry	Oppose	2022-02-09

Legislative History

Date	Chamber	Action
2022-02-01	H	First reading. Referred to Speaker's desk.
2022-02-01	H	Referred to Business and Labor.
2022-02-09	H	Public Hearing held.
2022-03-04	H	In committee upon adjournment.