Bill > SF96

This bill modifies licensing and board member requirements for professionals in architecture, engineering, surveying, landscape architecture, geoscience, and interior design in Minnesota. The key changes include reducing the years of professional experience required for board membership from ten to five years, and from five to two years in a responsible professional role. The bill also updates licensing requirements by removing age and moral character stipulations, instead focusing on compliance with professional conduct rules and educational/experience qualifications. For out-of-state licensure transfers, the bill replaces the subjective "equal" standard with a more defined "substantially equivalent" standard established by board rules. The bill eliminates the fee for temporary military licenses in these professions and updates service notification procedures for cease and desist orders and disciplinary actions. Additionally, the bill provides the board with the ability to take action against professionals with lapsed licenses within two years after the license becomes ineffective, allowing for potential revocation, suspension, or civil penalties. These modifications aim to streamline professional licensing processes and provide more clear and consistent standards for board membership and professional practice.

Government Affairs

https://www.revisor.mn.gov/bills/bill.php?b=Senate&f=SF0096&ssn=0&y=2025