Relating to requirements for licensure as a professional land surveyor

Sponsored by the Senate Natural Resources and Environment Committee

Topics:Professional licensing

Same legislation: SSB 1134

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Where it is now

Done: IntroducedFebruary 17, 2025
Done: SubcommitteeFebruary 17, 2025
Done: Senate committeeFebruary 24, 2025
Done: Passes the SenateMarch 11, 202547–0
Done: House committeeApril 1, 2025
Done: Passes the HouseApril 15, 202594–0
Done: To the GovernorMay 19, 2025
Done: Signed into lawMay 19, 2025

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What’s in it

AI summary People who want to become professional land surveyors in Iowa will now have to pass a special test about the state's laws. Additionally, the board that oversees these professionals can no longer give out temporary licenses to practice.¹

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This bill relates to the licensure of professional land surveyors. The bill requires an applicant for licensure as a professional land surveyor to pass an examination specific to the laws of this state. The bill prohibits the engineering and land surveying examining board from issuing a temporary license to practice as a professional land surveyor.

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House subcommittee

Named March 19, 2025. On March 24, 2025 it recommended passage.

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Iowa Code it changes

Amends§542B.14

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Lobbying

2 for · 0 against · 5 undecided · Who →

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SSB 1134Renumbered

91st General Assembly

SF 427Became lawfrom SSB 1134