Arizona lawmakers address pool builders' consumer worries
PHOENIX (AP) — Arizona pool building contractors appeared Tuesday to have had their concerns heard about legislation that would repeal a 2002 law designed to protect homeowners from fly-by-night pool contractors.
House Commerce Committee Chairman Jeff Weninger removed the proposal from consideration, saying he was working with the sponsor of Senate Bill 1116 to make changes addressing the contractors' concerns. Weninger declined to say if that part of the bill will be completely withdrawn.
The association representing pool builders wants to keep the law requiring payment schedules for pool construction. It passed 15 years ago after fly-by-night pool contractors ripped off homeowners across metro Phoenix by taking large deposits and never completing the work.
Presidential Pools President Tim Murphy was among the industry members who lobbied for the 2002 law to protect legitimate pool contractors and consumers. The provision requires payments at stages of construction to limit the harm to consumers from contractors who do not complete work.
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