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DE SB126

Bill

Status

Passed

7/15/2013

Primary Sponsor

David McBride

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Origin

Senate

147th General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Establishes "Continuing Professional Competency" requirements for professional engineers and defines "Retired Member" status in the Delaware Code.

  • Changes renewal billing from 30 days to 60 days before expiration and removes the 3-month grace period for payment; fees must now be paid by the expiration date.

  • Allows retired members to remain on the roster while exempting them from Continuing Professional Competency requirements; retired members may use "P.E. (ret.)" designation but cannot reinstate to active status.

  • Permits Council elections through electronic voting and other procedures determined by Council, replacing the previous letter ballot requirement with 30-day return period.

  • Removes specific examination hour requirements (16 hours total, 8-hour divisions) and allows Council to approve examinations; expands options for applicants who fail the Principles and Practice examination four times to include college coursework or additional experience in lieu of further documentation.

Legislative Description

An Act To Amend Title 24 Of The Delaware Code Relating To The Delaware Association Of Professional Engineers.

Last Action

Signed by Governor

7/15/2013

Committee Referrals

Sunset Committee (Policy Analysis & Government Accountability)6/19/2013
Sunset6/11/2013

Full Bill Text

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