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IN SB0580
Bill
Status
1/14/2019
Primary Sponsor
Blake Doriot
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AI Summary
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Extends the deadline for licensed geologists to request an informal review of a complaint from 20 days to 30 days, and requires written responses to complaints with notification sent by certified mail.
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Increases required board meetings from once to twice per calendar year and allows the board to elect a secretary who is not a board member.
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Updates licensure requirements to require a baccalaureate or advanced degree with a major focus in geological sciences from an accredited institution, plus 5-7 years of professional experience.
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Allows reciprocal licensure for geologists licensed in other states with "substantially equal" standards (changed from "at least equal" standards).
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Establishes mandatory continuing education in geological sciences for license renewal, with rules to be adopted before July 1, 2021, and full credit for courses taken in other states.
Legislative Description
Licensed professional geologists. Adds and amends definitions concerning the licensure and practice of geologists. Allows the board of licensure for professional geologists (board) to elect a secretary who is not a member of the board. Requires the board to meet at least two times each year. Allows a licensed geologist to request an informal review within 30 days of receiving a complaint. (Current law allows the request to be made within 20 days.) Provides that if the board compels a licensed geologist to respond to a complaint or charges, the response must be in writing and the notification must be
Last Action
First reading: referred to Committee on Commerce and Technology
1/14/2019