SSB 1114: Related to the regulation of certain licensed professionals by counties and cities, including prohibiting contractor licensing and limiting permit fees

What it does

Under current law, a county or city is prohibited from imposing a fee or charge on any individual or business licensed by the plumbing and mechanical systems board for the right to perform plumbing, mechanical, HVAC, refrigeration, sheet metal, or hydronic systems work within the scope of the license. A county or city may charge fees for the issuance of permits for, and inspections of, work performed in its jurisdiction. This bill prohibits a county or a city from imposing a licensing fee or charge on a general contractor or a subcontractor.

Senate subcommittee · named February 13, 2025

• Sen. Scott Webster (R) · scott.webster@legis.iowa.gov
• Sen. Mark S. Lofgren (R) · mark.lofgren@legis.iowa.gov
• Sen. Herman C. Quirmbach (D) · herman.quirmbach@legis.iowa.gov

Lobbying · 4 for, 5 against

For: Americans For Prosperity; Iowa Real Estate Developers Association; Master Builders of Iowa; Plumbing Heating & Cooling Contractors of IA

Against: IBEW Iowa State Conference; Iowa Association of Building Officials; Iowa Fire Marshal's Association; Linn County Board of Supervisors; Plumbers and Steam Fitters Local 33

In plain words

1. February 13, 2025Filed in the Senate and sent to the Local Government committee
2. February 13, 2025Senate subcommittee named: Webster, Lofgren and Quirmbach
3. February 19, 2025Subcommittee recommended passing it with changes
4. March 6, 2025Approved by the Senate committee, and given a new number: SF 595