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2025 Regular Session Introduced by Fred Love and 2 co-sponsors

SR 28 confirms the Governor's appointees to the Board of Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors, ensuring qualified oversight for public safety and professional standards.

Sine Die adjournment

Bill Overview

Bill Number: SR 28

Title: Confirm Governor's Appointees for Board of Professional Engineers and Professional Land Surveyors

Status: Filed with Secretary of State

Introduced Date: March 04, 2025

Classification: Resolution

Subject Areas: Legislature, Professions and Occupations Generally, Public Officers and Employees

Purpose and Intent

The primary purpose of SR 28 is to confirm the appointments made by the Governor to the Board of Professional Engineers and Professional Land Surveyors. This resolution aims to ensure that qualified individuals are appointed to oversee the regulation and licensing of engineers and land surveyors, thereby maintaining professional standards within these fields.

Key Provisions

Confirmation Process: The resolution outlines the process for confirming the Governor's appointees to the Board, which is essential for the functioning and governance of the engineering and land surveying professions.

Board Composition: The resolution specifies the number of members on the Board and the qualifications required for appointees, ensuring that the Board is composed of professionals with relevant experience and expertise.

Impact

Affected Parties: The resolution directly impacts the Governor's ability to appoint members to the Board, as well as the professionals within the engineering and land surveying sectors who rely on the Board for regulation and licensing.

Professional Standards: By confirming qualified appointees, the resolution aims to uphold the integrity and standards of the engineering and land surveying professions, which are critical for public safety and welfare.

Legislative Timeline

March 04, 2025: Bill introduced and filed with the Secretary of State.

March 15, 2025: First reading and referred to the Committee on Business, Labor, and Economic Affairs.

March 31, 2025: Hearing held by the committee.

April 03, 2025: Committee report adopted, and resolution adopted by the committee.

April 05, 2025: Resolution adopted by the Senate and sent to enrolling.

April 07, 2025: Returned from enrolling.

April 13, 2025: Signed by the President.

April 15, 2025: Filed with the Secretary of State.

Related Legislation

LC 4413: This bill replaces LC 4413, indicating a legislative effort to streamline or update the confirmation process for the Board's appointees.

This summary provides a clear understanding of SR 28, its purpose, key provisions, and the procedural timeline, making it accessible for both experts and general readers interested in the legislative process and its implications for professional governance.

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