An Act amending the act of May 23, 1945 (P.L.913, No.367), known as the Engineer, Land Surveyor and Geologist Registration Law, further providing for definitions, for general powers of board, for procedure for licensing as professional engineer, for procedure for licensing as professional land surveyor, for continuing professional competency requirements, for fees and for penalties.
This bill updates the state laws governing the licensing of professional land surveyors. It establishes a new certification path for applicants who pass a fundamentals exam, allowing them to become surveyors-in-training without a time limit. To qualify for full licensure, candidates must demonstrate at least four years of progressive experience in land surveying or four years of teaching experience, with a requirement that their background includes a mix of field and office work. The legislation also clarifies definitions and outlines the procedures for obtaining a license and maintaining professional competency.
Bill status
signed
all 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2023
Committee Review
Jun 2024
Senate Passage
Feb 2024
House Passage
Jun 2024
Signed into Law
Jun 2024
Introduced Feb 21, 2023
Signed Jun 28, 2024
Floor votes · Senate Feb 7, 2024 · House Jun 24, 2024
How they voted
40–1
Passed · 1 other
Total votes 42
Feb 7, 2024
D
Democratic16
100% Yea
R
Republican26
92% Yea
Vote distribution
All Yea
All Nay
Mixed
No data
Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
21
Key actions
7
Committee
7
Amendments
1
Jun 28, 2024
Signed into law
Approved by the Governor
lower
Jun 24, 2024
Lower · Passed
Third consideration and final passage
lower
Jun 24, 2024
Lower · Passed
Re-reported as committed
lower
Jun 12, 2024
Committee
Re-referred to Appropriations
lower
May 7, 2024
Lower · Passed
Reported as committed
lower
Feb 20, 2024
Committee
Referred to Professional Licensure
lower
Feb 7, 2024
Upper · Passed
Third consideration and final passage
upper
Feb 5, 2024
Upper · Passed
Re-reported as committed
upper
Nov 13, 2023
Committee
Re-referred to Appropriations
upper
Oct 25, 2023
Upper · Passed
Reported as amended
upper
Feb 21, 2023
Committee
Referred to Consumer Protection & Professional Licensure
upper
1 primary · 4 co-sponsors
Sponsors
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