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SB 1412

Contractors - As introduced, clarifies that an applicant for a license under the "Contractors Licensing Act of 1994" who has been advised to appear before the board at a scheduled time and place must provide notice to the board of the applicant's inability to appear three business days in advance, rather than three calendar days. - Amends TCA Title 5; Title 6; Title 7; Title 47, Chapter 18; Title 62, Chapter 6 and Title 67, Chapter 4.

114th Regular Session (2025-2026) Introduced by Charlane Oliver

SB 1412 extends contractor license applicants' board appearance cancellation notice deadline from three calendar days to three business days in Tennessee.

Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Commerce and Labor Committee
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Bill Summary · SB 1412

Legislative bill overview

SB 1412 modifies Tennessee's Contractors Licensing Act to require applicants who cannot appear before the licensing board to provide notice three business days in advance instead of three calendar days. The bill amends multiple sections of Tennessee Code to standardize this notification requirement across several titles of state law.

Why is this important

This change affects contractors seeking or renewing licenses in Tennessee by providing slightly more time to notify the board of scheduling conflicts. The shift from calendar days to business days is administratively significant since it accounts for weekends and holidays, potentially reducing missed deadlines caused by weekend filings.

Potential points of contention

  • Administrative burden clarity: Unclear whether "three business days" applies uniformly across all amended code sections or if implementation varies by department
  • Competitive fairness: Could create advantage for applicants with more sophisticated administrative support who understand business-day calculations versus those unfamiliar with the distinction
  • Enforcement consistency: May require additional board staff training to ensure consistent application, though the change actually simplifies the rule by excluding non-business days

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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