Residential builders and remodelers; revise license examination for certain license applicants.

HB 1228 modifies Mississippi construction licensing and permitting rules. It allows certain counties to opt out of requiring permits for construction in unincorporated areas and permits some municipalities to do the same within city limits. The bill also increases the monetary threshold for when home remodeling work requires a contractor license (from $500 to $1,000), affecting homeowners and small remodelers. Additionally, it creates an alternative licensing process for the State Board of Contractors. These changes primarily impact local governments, residential builders, and remodelers by altering permit requirements and licensing thresholds.