B 25-0737 District of Columbia · 25th Council Period (2023-2024)

General Contractor Licensing Amendment Act of 2024

This bill creates a new Board of Construction Managers and General Contractors to oversee licensing for construction professionals in the District of Columbia. It establishes specific eligibility rules for construction managers and contractors working on both residential and commercial projects, requiring them to meet experience and education standards. The legislation also sets up a financial fund to provide compensation to clients who suffer losses due to a contractor's failure to perform and to support contractor education. Additionally, the act defines the roles of construction managers and general contractors to clarify their responsibilities and scope of practice.
Bill status signed all 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Mar 2024
Committee Review
Sep 2024
Council Passage
Oct 2024
Signed into Law
Dec 2024
Introduced Mar 1, 2024 Signed Dec 17, 2024
Floor votes · Council Oct 1, 2024

How they voted

12–0
Passed · 1 other
Total votes 13
Oct 1, 2024
D Democratic11
10 Yea 1
90% Yea
I Independent2
2 Yea
100% Yea
Vote distribution
All Yea All Nay Mixed No data
Full legislative history

Actions timeline

Total actions
17
Key actions
2
Committee
2
Oct 1, 2024
Council · Passed
Council Vote: pass (12-0-1)
council
Sep 17, 2024
Legislature · Passed
Committee Mark-up of B25-0737 by the Committee of the Whole
legislature
Mar 5, 2024
Committee
Referred to Committee of the Whole
legislature
Mar 1, 2024
Introduced
B25-0737 Introduced by Chairman Mendelson at Office of the Secretary
legislature
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors

Sponsors

Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Photo of Phil Mendelson
Phil Mendelson
DDemocratic
DC
Chairman