The bill HB2253 proposes the continuation of the Arizona Board of Technical Registration (BTR) for eight years, retroactive to July 1, 2024, until July 1, 2032. It also includes a provision to repeal the BTR governing statutes on January 1, 2033. The BTR is responsible for ensuring public safety by setting and enforcing standards for professionals such as alarm agents, architects, engineers, geologists, home inspectors, landscape architects, and land surveyors.

The new bill language includes the repeal of section 41-3024.11 of the Arizona Revised Statutes and the addition of section 41-3032.11, which outlines the termination of the BTR on July 1, 2032, and the repeal of relevant statutes on January 1, 2033. The bill also includes a purpose statement, emphasizing the legislature's intent to continue the BTR to protect public safety and welfare by regulating certain professionals. The provisions of the act are to be applied retroactively from July 1, 2024.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 41-3024.11, 41-3032.11
House Engrossed Version: 41-3024.11, 41-3032.11