Legislature(2003 - 2004)
04/07/2004 08:09 AM Senate JUD
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HB 252-OCC LICENSING: TERMS OF BD & CONT. EDUC
MR. HEATH HILYARD, staff to Representative Lesil McGuire,
sponsor of HB 252, informed members that the proposed
committee substitute, labeled version S, addresses some of the
concerns expressed by committee members about placing
sideboards on the continuing education requirements in the
bill. He worked with staff in Senator Therriault's office to
come up with the language on page 2, lines 18 through 22.
TAPE 04-37, SIDE A
MR. HILYARD read from that language:
...the continuing education requirements may not
exceed standards established by a national
accrediting body or other recognized professional
organization.
He said he believes that language will prevent the board from
imposing continuing education requirements that are onerous.
SENATOR OGAN moved to adopt version S as the working document
before the committee.
MR. HILYARD indicated that "or other recognized professional
organization" was added on recommendation of the legal
drafter.
SENATOR OGAN asked why this industry needs more government
regulation and what this bill fixes.
MR. HILYARD told members the organizations regulated by the
Board of Registration for Architects, Engineers and Land
Surveyors want the Board to establish continuing education
requirements to maintain professional competency. He said he
could not speak to why the different organizations feel those
requirements are necessary.
SENATOR THERRIAULT reminded members the original bill spoke to
the terms and duties of the board members. However the
standard review done by the Legislative Budget and Audit
Committee suggested that the legislature consider revising
statutes requiring continuing education for architects,
engineers and land surveyors.
CHAIR SEEKINS announced that without objection, version S was
adopted.
MR. HILYARD pointed out that an accompanying title change
resolution had been prepared, labeled 12-LS1850\A. He then
noted version S is the same as the previous version in all
other respects.
SENATOR THERRIAULT moved to adopt the senate concurrent
resolution to affect the necessary title change to HB 252.
CHAIR SEEKINS announced that without objection, the motion
carried.
SENATOR THERRIAULT moved SCS CSHB 252(JUD) from committee with
individual recommendations and its attached zero fiscal note.
CHAIR SEEKINS announced that without objection, the motion
carried.
SENATOR OGAN moved the senate concurrent resolution from
committee.
CHAIR SEEKINS announced that without objection, the motion
carried. He then recessed the meeting until 5:30 p.m.
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