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SSB 1134

A bill for an act relating to requirements for licensure as a professional land surveyor.

2025-2026 Regular Session

Requires licensure for professional land surveyors to pass an exam on state-specific surveying topics, strengthening credentials for practice in this state.

Committee report approving bill, renumbered as SF 427.
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Bill Summary · SSB 1134

Summary: SSB 1134 (renumbered SF 427) — Licensure Examinations for Professional Land Surveyors

Overview

SSB 1134 is a proposed bill that would amend the licensure requirements for professional land surveyors in the state. The measure adds a mandatory examination component, explicitly requiring an exam that covers subjects specific to the practice of land surveying within this state. The bill was introduced on February 17, 2025 and, after committee action, was renumbered as SF 427.

Key Provisions

  • Amended statute: Section 542B.14, subsection 1, paragraph b, subparagraph (4) of the Code (2025) to require:
    • “Successfully passing examinations designed to determine the proficiency and qualifications to engage in the practice of land surveying,”
    • and to include “an examination on subjects specific to the practice of land surveying in this state.”
  • Practical effect: An applicant for licensure as a professional land surveyor must complete an examination on state-specific land surveying topics before receiving a license.

Note: The language accompanying the bill’s introduction includes an explanatory note, clarifying that the explanation itself does not reflect agreement with the explanation by the General Assembly.

Who Is Affected

  • Primary impact: Individuals applying for licensure as professional land surveyors in the state.
  • Licensing authorities: The state body responsible for professional land surveying licensure (as referenced by the relevant section of 542B) would administer or oversee the new state-specific examination component.
  • Examiners/Examination Administrators: Entities responsible for developing and administering the licensure examinations.

Timeline and Procedural Status

  • Introduced: February 17, 2025, in the Senate (S.B. 1134).
  • Subcommittee actions:
    • February 17, 2025: Subcommittee members named (Sweeney, Evans, Zimmer).
    • February 18, 2025: Subcommittee meeting scheduled for February 19, 2025 (Room 315).
    • February 19, 2025: Subcommittee recommended amendment and passage.
  • Committee action:
    • February 24, 2025: Committee report approving the bill, with renumbering to SF 427.
  • Current status: Committee-approved, renumbered as SF 427; awaiting floor action or further committee consideration as part of the legislative process.

Potential Impact and Considerations

  • Strengthened credentialing: The state-specific exam requirement aims to ensure licensure candidates have knowledge tailored to the state’s surveying practices, regulations, standards, and geographic considerations.
  • Time and cost to applicants: Additional examination requirements may affect the duration and cost of the licensure process.
  • Implementation: The licensure board would need to develop, update, and maintain the state-specific content of the exam to reflect current practice and standards.

Notes

  • The bill is categorized as a proposed bill and is currently moving through the committee process. If enacted, it would become law as SF 427, replacing the prior SSB 1134 designation.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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