This bill proposes to extend the termination date of the State Board of Registration for Architects, Engineers, and Land Surveyors from June 30, 2025, to June 30, 2033. It also modifies the composition of the board, increasing its membership from 11 to 12 members, and specifies the qualifications for each member, including civil engineers, land surveyors, and landscape architects. Additionally, the bill outlines the responsibilities of the board, including the employment of an executive administrator and an investigator, and establishes a new salary structure for the executive administrator.

Furthermore, the bill amends various sections related to the practice of architecture, engineering, land surveying, and landscape architecture, including the definition of "design professional" to include landscape architects. It also updates the provisions regarding liens for labor or materials, procurement of services, and the board's authority to revoke or suspend certificates. Notably, the bill introduces new regulations regarding onsite wastewater systems and allows the Department of Environmental Conservation to limit their locations. The effective date of the bill is set for July 1, 2025.

Statutes affected:
HB0215A, AM HB 215, introduced 04/30/2025: 08.03.010, 08.48.011, 08.48.031, 08.48.055, 39.25.120, 39.27.011, 08.48.111, 08.48.331, 14.48.210, 31.25.390, 46.03.100, 23.30.017, 34.35.050, 36.30.270, 36.30.100, 36.30.260, 36.30.305