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.