Bill Summary: SB1669

• Renames the "State Architectural and Registered Interior Designers Act" to the "State Architectural Act" by removing references to interior designers throughout the statute

• Eliminates interior designer registration requirements effective November 1, 2014; prohibits use of "Registered Interior Designer" title after this date and authorizes refunds of registration fees for those in good standing

• Changes Board of Governors membership from 11 to 9 members by removing the one registered interior designer position and eliminating the certificate of title program for interior design businesses

• Modifies Board authority by removing all provisions related to interior designer registration, certification, and licensing while maintaining full regulatory authority over licensed architects and landscape architects

• Effective November 1, 2014; Board authorized to monitor and enforce prohibition on unauthorized use of "Registered Interior Designer" title after the implementation date