05/04/1998 08:40 AM House FIN

SENATE BILL NO. 235                                                            
                                                                               
"An Act extending the termination date of the Board of                         
Certified Real Estate Appraisers."                                             
                                                                               
                                                                               
MICHAEL PAULEY, LEGISLATIVE STAFF, SENATOR LEMAN testified                     
in support of the legislation on behalf of the sponsor,                        
Senator Leman.  He explained that SB 235 extends the                           
termination date of the Board of Certified Real Estate                         
Appraisers to June 30, 2004.  The Board's primary functions                    
are reviewing and approving applications for initial                           
certification of residential, general and training                             
appraisers; approving courses for initial certification and                    
continuing education; and directing investigations and                         
resolutions of complaints against real estate appraisers.                      
                                                                               
Representative Kelly MOVED to report CSSB 235 (FIN) out of                     
Committee with the accompanying fiscal note.  There being NO                   
OBJECTION, it was so ordered.                                                  
                                                                               
CSSB 235 (FIN) was REPORTED out of Committee with a "do                        
pass" recommendation and with a zero fiscal note by the                        
Department of Commerce and Economic Development.