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Introduced
02/03/2025
02/03/2025
In Committee
03/27/2025
03/27/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
06/16/2025
06/16/2025
Introduced Session
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 a temporary alternative pathway to 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 of Agriculture and Consumer Services 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 in Florida by establishing a new alternative pathway to 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 still take the licensure examination if they have worked as a subordinate to a licensed surveyor or mapper for at least 4 years, pay required fees, and provide a letter of recommendation from a licensed surveyor or mapper employer. The licenses granted under this protocol will expire on December 15, 2031, and individuals must have completed at least 20 semester hours in related subjects to continue practicing after that date. The bill recognizes the increasing demand for surveyors and mappers in the state and provides a temporary alternative pathway for those who may not have traditional academic credentials but have significant practical experience in the field. The legislation aims to make licensure more accessible while maintaining professional standards, and will take effect on July 1, 2025.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance, Business and Industry
Sponsors (1)
Other Sponsors (1)
Agriculture & Natural Resources Budget Subcommittee (H)
Last Action
Died in Commerce Committee (on 06/16/2025)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2025/339 |
| BillText | https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2025/339/BillText/c1/PDF |
| Analysis - Agriculture & Natural Resources Budget Subcommittee (Post-Meeting) | https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2025/339/Analyses/h0339c.ANR.PDF |
| https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2025/339/Amendment/931985/PDF | |
| Analysis - Agriculture & Natural Resources Budget Subcommittee (Post-Meeting) | https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2025/339/Analyses/h0339b.ANR.PDF |
| Analysis - Industries & Professional Activities Subcommittee (Post-Meeting) | https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2025/339/Analyses/h0339a.IPA.PDF |
| Analysis - Industries & Professional Activities Subcommittee (Post-Meeting) | https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2025/339/Analyses/h0339.IPA.PDF |
| BillText | https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2025/339/BillText/Filed/PDF |
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