Introduced
by
To repeal a law that establishes a government interior designer registry and makes it available to state and local government agencies that impose building permit mandates. To be included on the registry a designer must have passed a test created by a national organization of incumbent interior designers, or be approved by a state board comprised of these incumbent designers. Designers have lobbied to impose a full licensure and regulatory regime on interior designers, with several bills introduced in previous legislatures.
Referred to the Committee on Regulatory Reform
Reported without amendment
With the recommendation that the substitute (S-1) be adopted and that the bill then pass.
Substitute offered
The substitute passed by voice vote
Passed in the Senate 38 to 0 (details)
Referred to the Committee on Regulatory Reform
Reported without amendment
With the recommendation that the substitute (H-1) be adopted and that the bill then pass.
Substitute offered
To adopt a version of the bill that recognizes the proposed repeal is now House Bill 4378.
The substitute passed by voice vote
Passed in the House 104 to 6 (details)
To revise details of state occupational licensing laws to accommodate the repeal of an interior designer registry proposed in House Bill 4378.
Passed in the Senate 37 to 0 (details)
