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Introduced
01/21/2025
01/21/2025
In Committee
02/03/2025
02/03/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
06/16/2025
06/16/2025
Introduced Session
Potential new amendment
2025 Regular Session
Bill Summary
An act relating to licensure requirements for surveyors and mappers; amending s. 472.013, F.S.; conforming a provision to changes made by the act; requiring the Board of Professional Surveyors and Mappers to establish and administer the 1st Step Florida Surveyors and Mappers Credentialing and Licensing Protocol as an alternative pathway to temporary licensure; providing requirements for eligibility to take the surveyor and mapper licensure examination under the protocol; providing for the expiration of licenses granted pursuant to the protocol; requiring the department to provide certain notice to applicants; reenacting s. 472.015(4), F.S., relating to licensure, to incorporate the amendment made to s. 472.013, F.S., in a reference thereto; providing an effective date.
AI Summary
This bill addresses licensure requirements for surveyors and mappers by introducing a new alternative pathway to temporary licensure called the 1st Step Florida Surveyors and Mappers Credentialing and Licensing Protocol. Beginning January 30, 2026, individuals who do not meet the traditional educational requirements can take the licensure examination if they have a letter of recommendation from a licensed land surveyor or mapper and pay the required fees. This temporary licensure pathway is designed to help meet the increasing demand for surveyors and mappers in Florida and will expire on December 15, 2031. After this date, individuals must meet the original, more stringent requirements of having a specific degree and years of experience in surveying and mapping to continue practicing. The bill requires the Board of Professional Surveyors and Mappers to establish and administer this protocol, and the department must notify applicants about the temporary nature of the licensure. The legislation aims to provide more flexibility in professional licensing while maintaining standards for professional practice in surveying and mapping.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Died in Appropriations Committee on Agriculture, Environment, and General Government (on 06/16/2025)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2025/320 |
| https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2025/320/Amendment/938766/HTML | |
| Analysis - Appropriations Committee on Agriculture, Environment, and General Government (Pre-Meeting) | https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2025/320/Analyses/2025s00320.pre.aeg.PDF |
| Analysis - Commerce and Tourism (Post-Meeting) | https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2025/320/Analyses/2025s00320.cm.PDF |
| Analysis - Commerce and Tourism (Pre-Meeting) | https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2025/320/Analyses/2025s00320.pre.cm.PDF |
| BillText | https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2025/320/BillText/Filed/HTML |
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