The proposed bill, if enacted, would update the qualifications for professional registration with the Arizona State Board of Technical Registration (AZBTR) by clarifying and modifying existing requirements. Specifically, it would require that applicants seeking registration through reciprocity or endorsement hold a valid license, registration, or certification in the profession for which they are applying, issued by the appropriate authority of another state, territory, district, or possession of the United States. Additionally, it would replace the current requirement for a certification or model law designation with a valid record from the applicable profession's national council that certifies the individual meets the national council's requirements.

Furthermore, the bill would amend the experience requirement for professional engineers by allowing applicants to qualify with a record from the national council verifying at least four years of experience, without the stipulation that this experience must occur after licensure, registration, or certification by another jurisdiction. These changes aim to streamline the registration process and ensure that applicants meet the necessary qualifications while maintaining public safety and welfare standards.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 32-122.03
House Engrossed Version: 32-122.03
Chaptered Version: 32-122.03