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This bill makes several changes to the regulation of various professions in Tennessee, primarily by consolidating oversight and adjusting administrative procedures. Key provisions include transferring the oversight of land surveyors from their own board to the state board of examiners for architects and engineers, effectively merging these professions under a single regulatory body, and removing the registration requirement for interior designers, meaning they will no longer need a state license to practice. Additionally, the bill redirects funding by removing a provision that required revenue from contractor licensing fees to be used for the "Go Build Tennessee Act," ensuring that all contractor licensing fees, penalties, and interest will now be used solely for the administration and enforcement of contractor licensing. The bill also updates various sections related to the composition, duties, and procedures of professional licensing boards, including those for architects, engineers, land surveyors, and contractors, and clarifies how complaints and disciplinary actions are handled, often allowing for electronic communication and updating quorum requirements.

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https://wapp.capitol.tn.gov/apps/Billinfo/Default?BillNumber=SB2224&ga=114