SB6

Senate Bill 6 proposes an amendment to the Arkansas Code to establish a lifetime certificate of license for contractors. Under this legislation, individuals aged 65 or older who have held a contractor's license for at least 12 years are eligible to apply for this lifetime status. Applicants must provide proof of age and pay a one-time fee of $65.00. Once issued, the bill waives the annual renewal fee for the contractor's license, provided the licensee continues to submit the necessary information on renewal applications. Despite the lifetime status, licensees are still required to maintain all mandatory bonds and workers' compensation insurance when performing work for remuneration. The bill effectively reduces administrative costs and licensing fees for long-standing, senior contractors in the state.