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Senate committee backs measure requiring a two-and-a-half-hour inspection arrival window for construction inspections
Summary
Lawmakers released a bill establishing a 2.5-hour inspection arrival window intended to reduce wasted time for contractors and homeowners. Proponents cited frequent multi-hour waits and scheduling disruptions; the League of Municipalities warned of staffing and enforcement concerns.
The Senate Community and Urban Affairs Committee voted to release Senate Bill 41 28 (and the identical Assembly Bill 51 30), which would require enforcing agencies to notify contractors or homeowners of a specified inspection arrival window — described in testimony as a two-and-a-half-hour window.
Proponents included construction contractors, trade associations and business groups. Asim Mishnaub (testifying in support) said the bill “does…
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