Contractor Licensing FAQs

The Capitol Connection is our weekly Q & A column for contractors that focuses on topics pertaining to contractor's licensing.

Corporate Transfers and LLC Bonds

As I have for many years, I will have a ‘bonding’ experience with a contractor in our first inquiry. First time or regular client, I always provide an answer on contractor and industry issues in licensing that reaches across the country. Wherever the question comes from we make a new friend. As readers are ‘aware’ the…

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Legislative Update 2022

Sometimes it’s hard for busy contractors to keep up on the new rules and regulations. That’s just one reason we provide this resource for readers and when called on can provide the latest expert opinions in a hurry! Just check out some of what’s new this year 2022… First up is AB 569 on penalties. This bill…

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Worker Comp Exemption, Merging LLCs, Utah Reciprocity and Family License Waivers

What’s ‘old’ may be new again, but will you keep the license? I will ‘LLC’ what can be done. Another out of state contractor discovers that what was then isn’t now. Have an issue, questions or concerns about contractor licensing or rules for the construction industry? With decades of licensing assistance experience I can provide some…

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BESS, Veteran Service Credit and CA Veterans Application Assistance Program

As we recently honored military service on Veteran’s Day I wanted to revisit the opportunity available for our service men and women in construction and as licensed contractors. As many return from Afghanistan to enter the civilian job market the construction industry may offer positions and opportunity based on their service. And a second reminder that…

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