AN ACT relating to professions and occupations; amending the qualifications of persons applying to become a licensed architect or landscape architect; amending the requirement that architects be notified of pending license expirations; authorizing the board of architecture to use annual renewal fees to offer continuing education programs as specified; and providing for an effective date.
Education
Enacted
This bill passed the Legislature and reached final enactment based on the latest official action.
Sponsor
Senator Pappas
Last action
2023-02-27
Official status
enrolled
Effective date
7/1/2023
Plain English Breakdown
The official bill text does not specify the exact details of how continuing education programs will be offered or what happens if an architect fails to complete required continuing education activities.
Changes to Architect and Landscape Architect Licensing
This law changes how people can become licensed architects or landscape architects, removes requirements for mail notifications about license expiration, and allows fees collected from renewals to be used for continuing education programs.
What This Bill Does
Amends the qualifications of persons applying to become a licensed architect or landscape architect by allowing an alternative education path with practical experience.
Removes the requirement that architects receive mail notices when their licenses are about to expire.
Authorizes the Board of Architecture to use annual renewal fees for continuing education programs.
Who It Names or Affects
People who want to become licensed architects or landscape architects in Wyoming.
The Board of Architecture, which oversees licensing and continuing education requirements.
Terms To Know
Continuing Education
Classes or training that professionals take after getting their license to keep learning about new things in their field.
License Expiration
The date when a professional's license is no longer valid unless they renew it.
Limits and Unknowns
Does not specify the exact details of how continuing education programs will be offered.
Does not provide information on what happens if an architect does not complete required continuing education activities.
The law only applies to Wyoming and may differ from other states' requirements.
Amendments
These notes stay tied to the official amendment files and metadata from the legislature.
Standing Committee • Senate Travel, Recreation, Wildlife and Cultural R
Adopted
Plain English: The amendment changes the wording and notification methods for architects regarding their license renewals.
Changes 'removing' to 'amending' in the bill's description.
Restores previously deleted language about how architects can apply for licensure.
Removes the requirement that notifications be sent by mail or certified mail, and reinstates other stricken language.
The amendment text does not provide clear details on what specific changes are being made to the qualifications or continuing education programs.
Bill History
2023-02-27LSO
Assigned Chapter Number 115
2023-02-27Governor
Governor Signed SEA No. 0063
2023-02-24House
H Speaker Signed SEA No. 0063
2023-02-24Senate
S President Signed SEA No. 0063
2023-02-24LSO
Assigned Number SEA No. 0063
2023-02-24House
H 3rd Reading:Passed 55-7-0-0-0
2023-02-23House
H 2nd Reading:Passed
2023-02-22House
H COW:Passed
2023-02-21House
H Placed on General File
2023-02-21House
H07 - Corporations:Recommend Do Pass 9-0-0-0-0
2023-02-13House
H Introduced and Referred to H07 - Corporations
2023-01-27House
H Received for Introduction
2023-01-27Senate
S 3rd Reading:Passed 30-0-1-0-0
2023-01-26Senate
S 2nd Reading:Passed
2023-01-25Senate
S COW:Passed
2023-01-24Senate
S Placed on General File
2023-01-24Senate
S06 - Travel:Recommend Amend and Do Pass 5-0-0-0-0
2023-01-16Senate
S Introduced and Referred to S06 - Travel
2023-01-16Senate
S Received for Introduction
2023-01-13LSO
Bill Number Assigned
Official Summary Text
Bill Summary - 23LSO-0508
Bill No.:
SF0113
Effective:
7/1/2023
LSO No.:
23LSO-0508
Enrolled Act No.:
SEA No. 0063
Chapter No.:
115
Prime Sponsor:
Pappas
Catch Title:
Architects practice act-amendments.
Subject:
Amends the qualifications of persons applying to become an architect.
Summary/Major Elements:
This act amends the qualifications of persons applying to become a licensed architect or landscape architect by allowing for an education alternative with practical experience option for licensure.
This act amends the notification requirement when architects' licenses are about to expire by no longer requiring notification through mail or certified mail.
This act authorizes the Board of Architecture to use annual renewal fees to offer continuing education programs.
The above summary is not an official publication of the Wyoming Legislature and is not an official statement of legislative intent.
While the Legislative Service Office endeavored to provide accurate information in this summary, it should not be relied upon as a comprehensive abstract of the bill.
Current Bill Text
Read the full stored bill text
23LSO-0508
ORIGINAL Senate
File No
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SF0113
ENROLLED ACT NO. 63,
SENATE
SIXTY-SEVENTH LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF WYOMING
2023 General Session
AN ACT relating to professions and occupations; amending the qualifications of persons applying to become a licensed architect or landscape architect; amending the requirement that architects be notified of pending license expirations; authorizing the board of architecture to use annual renewal fees to offer continuing education programs as specified; and providing for an effective date.
Be It Enacted by the Legislature of the State of Wyoming:
Section 1
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W.S. 33
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105(a), (b)(iii), 33
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107 and 33
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109 are amended to read:
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105.
Application for licensure; qualifications.
(a)
Any person wishing to practice architecture or landscape architecture in this state who is not a licensed architect or landscape architect shall make application for
examination
licensure
as prescribed by the board.
(b)
Each applicant shall:
(iii)
Hold
Provide documentation of successful completion of either
a professional degree in architecture or landscape architecture from an accredited school of architecture or landscape architecture with practical experience
and examination, or an education alternative with practical experience and examination in accordance with standards set forth by the national council of architectural registration boards or the council of landscape architectural registration boards
, as the board deems appropriate.
33
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107.
License fee and renewal fee set by board; notice of expiration; failure to renew.
Persons practicing architecture or landscape architecture within this state shall pay initial and renewal license fees as set by the board pursuant to W.S. 33
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201. Initial licenses shall expire on the thirty
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first day of December of the year following the date of issuance. A renewal license shall be issued by the board upon application and payment of the renewal fee, and shall be for a two (2) year period. Application for renewal shall be accompanied by evidence satisfactory to the board of compliance with this act and participation in continuing education activities as established by rules and regulations of the board, provided that requirements for renewal shall be no more stringent than the requirements recommended by the national council of architectural registration boards or the council of landscape architectural registration boards. The board may waive the continuing education requirement for the first renewal of
a license.
The
secretary of the
board shall notify each registrant
by mail at his last known address
at least two (2) months prior to the date of the expiration of his license. Failure of a licensee to secure renewal of his license prior to the date of its expiration shall forfeit his license to practice architecture within the state, provided, however, that the
secretary of the
board shall again notify the registrant
by certified mail at his last known address
at least two (2) weeks before the expiration date. Any licensee on active duty in the armed forces of the United States, or who shall establish his residence elsewhere, upon returning to the state may apply for a renewal if the license was not revoked for any cause.
33
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109.
Disposition of money collected; compensation for members of board.
(a)
All money shall be received and deposited to a separate account and payments made according to regulations established by the department of administration and information. The members of the board shall receive per diem and mileage allowance as provided in W.S. 33
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302(a)(vii), for each official board meeting. The total expense for every purpose incurred by the board shall not exceed the total of revenue collected.
(b)
The board may use up to one
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half (1/2) of its annual renewal fees for the purpose of contracting with institutions of higher education, professional organizations or qualified persons to provide educational programs that meet the board's continuing education requirements promulgated under W.S. 33
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107. The board may also treat funds set aside for the purpose of continuing education as state funds for the purpose of accepting any funds made available under federal law on a matching basis to implement programs of continuing education.
Section 2
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This act is effective July 1, 2023
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(END)
Speaker of the House
President of the Senate
Governor
TIME APPROVED: _________
DATE APPROVED: _________
I hereby certify that this act originated in the Senate.
Chief Clerk
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