Increases the handyman exemption threshold from $1,500 to $2,500 in Hawaii.

This bill increases the exemption threshold for the handyman licensing law from $1,500 to $2,500. The exemption applies to projects not requiring a building permit and not exceeding $2,500 in labor and materials. The bill aims to address the shortage of licensed contractors in Hawaii, which has led to increased prices for labor and difficulty for homeowners in making small-scale repairs. The exemption does not apply to projects requiring a building permit or those that are part of a larger project.

Increases the handyman exemption threshold from $1,500 to $2,500 in Hawaii.

This bill increases the exemption threshold for the handyman licensing law from $1,500 to $2,500. The exemption applies to projects not requiring a building permit and not exceeding $2,500 in labor and materials. The bill aims to address the shortage of licensed contractors in Hawaii, which has led to increased prices for labor and difficulty for homeowners in making small-scale repairs. The exemption does not apply to projects requiring a building permit or those that are part of a larger project.