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FL H0339
Bill
Status
Failed
6/16/2025
Primary Sponsor
Agriculture & Natural Resources Budget Subcommittee
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AI Summary
- Requires the Board of Professional Surveyors and Mappers to establish the "1st Step Florida Surveyors and Mappers Credentialing and Licensing Protocol" as a temporary alternative pathway to licensure that waives the bachelor's degree requirement
- Beginning January 30, 2026, applicants without a degree may take the licensure examination if they are of good moral character, pay required fees, provide a letter of recommendation from a licensed surveyor or mapper employer, and have at least 4 years of experience as a subordinate to a licensed surveyor or mapper
- Licenses granted under the alternative protocol expire on December 15, 2031; applicants must complete a minimum of 20 semester hours in approved surveying-related coursework to continue practicing after that date
- The Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services must notify all applicants using the alternative pathway about the expiration date and continuing education requirements
- Takes effect July 1, 2025
Legislative Description
Licensure Requirements for Surveyors and Mappers
Last Action
Died in Commerce Committee
6/16/2025
Committee Referrals
Commerce Committee3/27/2025
Agriculture & Natural Resources Budget Subcommittee3/7/2025
Industries & Professional Activities Subcommittee2/12/2025
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