registrar of contractors

SB 1679 updates Arizona's law governing the Registrar of Contractors. The bill requires the registrar to post contractor license applicant lists online for 20 days before issuing a license, with a small fee for printed copies. It also mandates that the registrar notify trade associations and licensed contractors about proposed rule changes and clarifies the authority to provide certified license copies for a fee. Additionally, the bill establishes an informal dispute resolution process for homeowners and contractors before formal complaints are filed. These changes aim to improve transparency and efficiency in contractor licensing and dispute handling.