workers' compensation; service; definition
What changed between versions
Changed the bill's subject matter from workers' compensation to residential solar construction permits and related regulations.
Requires municipalities and counties to adopt online instant permitting processes for home power installations by January 1, 2027.
Mandates remote field inspection options for single-family and two-family dwelling inspections by July 1, 2027.
Requires municipalities and counties to publish compliance reports on their websites within 30 days of achieving compliance with new permitting requirements.
Prohibits municipalities and counties from charging fees for in-person audits of remote field reports.
Created new definitions for 'Home Power Application,' 'Home Power Building Permit,' 'Home Power Installation,' and 'Instant Permitting Process'.
Establishes procedures for suspending contractors or engineers who provide materially false information more than once during the permitting process.
Provides immunity from liability for municipal and county employees unless their actions were grossly negligent.
Allows a six-month delay for municipalities or counties to adopt instant permitting processes until June 30, 2028, if they are still establishing the required systems.