Bill > HB2229

This bill, concerning the professional engineers' registration act, makes several amendments to existing state law to clarify definitions, update requirements for professional engineers and land surveyors, and streamline administrative processes. Key changes include refining the definitions of "engineer-in-training" and "land-surveyor-in-training," specifying that the "practice of engineering" and "practice of land surveying" require specialized knowledge and skills, and updating the qualifications for board members to include practicing in the state for at least five years. The bill also modifies the process for appointing pro tem board members, clarifies the publication of registrant mailing addresses instead of business addresses, and revises the experience and education requirements for professional engineers and land surveyors, including how educational qualifications can count towards experience. Additionally, it adjusts application fees to cover processing costs rather than examination costs, allows for the issuance of certificates for both fundamental engineering and land surveying subjects, and clarifies that certificates of registration and authorization are valid for a period determined by the board, with specific requirements for renewal. The bill also updates provisions related to reciprocal registration, allowing for waivers of the fundamentals examination based on board-defined rules, and modifies exemptions for corporations and limited liability companies practicing engineering or land surveying, ensuring designated responsible individuals are properly licensed and authorized. Finally, it clarifies that fees collected are deposited into a specific board account and allows for legislative transfers from this account to the general fund, and updates the language regarding the suspension of registration for non-compliance with support orders.