6374: FLOOR SUMMARY (Date Completed: 11-9-10)

CONTINUING ED: ARCHITECTS, ETC. H.B. 6374: FLOOR SUMMARY
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House Bill 6374 (as reported without amendment)
Sponsor: Representative Pam Byrnes
House Committee: Regulatory Reform
Senate Committee: Economic Development and Regulatory Reform

CONTENT
The bill would amend Article 20 (Architects, Engineers, and Land Surveyors) to require the completion of a program of continuing education for renewal of a license.

Currently, Article 20 requires a demonstration of continuing professional competence for renewal of license. Under the bill, beginning with the license cycle after rules were promulgated under it, renewal of a license under Article 20 would require a demonstration of the completion of a program of continuing education.

The Department of Energy, Labor, and Economic Growth by rule would have to establish a program of continuing education for all Article 20 licensees.

MCL 339.2009 Legislative Analyst: Suzanne Lowe

FISCAL IMPACT
The bill would have no fiscal impact on State or local government.

Date Completed: 11-9-10 Fiscal Analyst: Josh Sefton

Analysis was prepared by nonpartisan Senate staff for use by the Senate in its deliberations and does not constitute an official statement of legislative intent. hb6374/0910