VA HB1289

Adds "geology" to the definition of "professional services" in Virginia's public procurement code, placing licensed geologists alongside architects, engineers, lawyers, and other professionals for government contracting purposes

Establishes mandatory continuing education requirements of 8 hours annually for licensed geologists seeking license renewal or reinstatement

Continuing education activities must be directly related to geology practice, taught by competent instructors, include completion verification, and may cover business practices, project management, risk management, and ethics

Allows geologists to carry forward up to 8 excess continuing education hours to the next renewal period

Simplifies examination waiver requirements for geologist licensure, requiring applicants to hold a valid license from another U.S. jurisdiction with comparable standards rather than the previous 12-year experience alternative