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Introduced
12/02/2021
12/02/2021
In Committee
02/04/2022
02/04/2022
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
03/14/2022
03/14/2022
Introduced Session
2022 Regular Session
Bill Summary
An act relating to licensure requirements for land surveyors and mappers; reordering and amending s. 472.005, F.S.; defining the term "accredited college or university"; amending s. 472.0101, F.S.; authorizing an exiled professional to substitute a specified lawful practice of the profession for the education requirement of the examination; amending s. 472.013, F.S.; revising education requirements for licensure to include an applicant who has received an associate degree under certain circumstances; requiring such education to be from an accredited college or university; providing that specified experience may be substituted for education requirements for licensure as a land surveyor or mapper; providing that an applicant who holds a valid license from another state, jurisdiction, or territory, and has certain experience in the practice of surveying and mapping may take the licensure examination to practice as a land surveyor or mapper in this state; providing that completion of a specified apprenticeship program may be substituted for education requirements for licensure as a land surveyor or mapper; amending s. 472.003, F.S.; conforming a cross-reference to changes made by the hb0831-00 HB 831 act; providing an effective date.
AI Summary
This bill makes the following key changes to the licensure requirements for land surveyors and mappers in Florida:
1. It allows exiled professionals who have lawfully practiced the profession for at least 3 years to substitute that practical experience for the education requirement to take the licensure exam.
2. It expands the education requirements for licensure to include applicants who have an associate degree or have completed a registered apprenticeship program in surveying and mapping, in addition to those with a bachelor's degree.
3. It allows applicants with a valid license from another state, jurisdiction, or territory and 2 years of relevant experience to take the Florida licensure exam.
4. It clarifies that the education and experience requirements do not include work experience gained as part of the education requirement.
5. It updates references to accrediting bodies recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
The bill aims to provide more flexible pathways for individuals to become licensed as land surveyors and mappers in Florida, while maintaining appropriate educational and experience standards.
Committee Categories
Business and Industry, Government Affairs
Sponsors (2)
Other Sponsors (2)
Commerce Committee (House), Regulatory Reform Subcommittee (House)
Last Action
Died on Second Reading Calendar (on 03/14/2022)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2022/831 |
| Bill | https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2022/831/BillText/c2/PDF |
| Analysis - Commerce Committee (Post-Meeting) | https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2022/831/Analyses/h0831c.COM.PDF |
| Analysis - Commerce Committee (Post-Meeting) | https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2022/831/Analyses/h0831b.COM.PDF |
| Bill | https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2022/831/BillText/c1/PDF |
| Analysis - Regulatory Reform Subcommittee (Post-Meeting) | https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2022/831/Analyses/h0831a.RRS.PDF |
| House Committee Amendment #278575 | https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2022/831/Amendment/278575/PDF |
| House Committee Amendment #783029 | https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2022/831/Amendment/783029/PDF |
| Analysis - Regulatory Reform Subcommittee (Post-Meeting) | https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2022/831/Analyses/h0831.RRS.PDF |
| Bill | https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2022/831/BillText/Filed/PDF |
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