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HB 1428

Georgia Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors Board; retain certain incidental funds generated by certain fees; authorize

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by Victor Anderson and 5 co-sponsors

Georgia bill authorizes the Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors Board to retain certain licensing fee revenue instead of remitting it to the state treasury, increasing board financial autonomy.

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Bill Summary · HB 1428

Legislative bill overview

HB 1428 allows the Georgia Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors Board to retain certain incidental funds generated by licensing fees rather than returning them to the state treasury. The bill modifies how the regulatory board manages revenue from its operations.

Why is this important

Professional licensing boards typically operate under strict financial oversight, with most fee revenue directed to general state funds. This bill would give the board discretionary control over surplus fee income, potentially allowing them to fund additional services, technology improvements, or staff without requesting legislative appropriations.

Potential points of contention

  • Accountability concerns: Reduced oversight of how fee revenue is spent, as funds won't pass through the state budget approval process
  • Public interest vs. professional interest: Fee-paying engineers and surveyors may see board improvements, but the public may have limited visibility into spending decisions
  • Precedent: Could encourage similar revenue-retention requests from other professional licensing boards, fragmenting state budget control
  • Fee justification: Without direct budget scrutiny, rationale for maintaining or raising licensing fees becomes less transparent

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

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