Legislature(1999 - 2000)
2000-01-21 Senate Journal
Full Journal pdf2000-01-21 Senate Journal Page 2032 SB 211 SENATE BILL NO. 211 BY THE SENATE RULES COMMITTEE BY REQUEST OF THE GOVERNOR, entitled: An Act relating to the membership of the State Board of Registration for Architects, Engineers and Land Surveyors; and providing for an effective date. was read the first time and referred to the Labor and Commerce Committee. Fiscal note published today from Department of Community and Economic Development. Governors transmittal letter dated January 20: Dear President Pearce: In 1998, I signed into law a bill adding a landscape architect to the State Board of Registration for Architects, Engineers and Land Surveyors (board) as a temporary, non-voting position. Since that time, it has become clear the participation of a landscape architect 2000-01-21 Senate Journal Page 2033 SB 211 on the board is important to effective professional licensing and oversight. This bill I transmit today forwards the boards' recommendation to make the landscape architect position a permanent board seat with the same voting and reimbursement privileges as every other board member. As a result of this bill, the board will have 11 members: five engineers, two architects, two land surveyors, one landscape architect and one member of the public. The landscape architect's expertise allows the board to properly assess applicant's qualifications, write appropriate regulations, and make strong disciplinary decisions. The temporary landscape architect board position is due to expire June 30, 2001. I urge your prompt and favorable action on this bill. Sincerely, /s/ Tony Knowles Governor