The bill, HB267 Engrossed, amends several sections of the Code of Alabama 1975 concerning the Board of Examiners of Landscape Architects, specifically updating definitions, examination requirements, and licensure reciprocity. Key changes include replacing the term "person" with "individual" and refining the definition of "landscape architect." The bill designates the Council of Landscape Architectural Registration Boards (CLARB) as the entity responsible for developing and administering the licensure examination, thereby eliminating the previous requirement for the board to conduct these examinations.

Additionally, the bill revises the licensure requirements for applicants, stipulating that they must possess a degree in landscape architecture from an approved institution or meet alternative educational criteria, along with necessary examination and experience qualifications. It removes previous age and citizenship requirements and allows for licensure by reciprocity without needing to demonstrate equivalency to Alabama's standards. The bill also updates application fees, including a new $150 fee for attestation and review services, and simplifies the language regarding the board's authority to establish rules. The act is set to take effect on October 1, 2024, aiming to modernize the regulatory framework for landscape architecture in Alabama.