SSB 3049 (LSB 5364XD (2) 88)

SENATE/HOUSE FILE _____

BY  (PROPOSED DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE/BANKING DIVISION BILL)

A BILL FOR

An Act relating to the qualifications necessary for an applicant for licensure as a professional engineer.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF IOWA:

    Section 1.  Section 542B.14, subsection 1, paragraph a, subparagraph (4), Code 2020, is amended to read as follows:
   (4)  Successfully passing an examination designed to determine the proficiency and qualifications to engage in the practice of engineering. No applicant shall be entitled to take this examination until the applicant shows the necessary practical experience in engineering work.
EXPLANATION
The inclusion of this explanation does not constitute agreement with
the explanation’s substance by the members of the general assembly.
   This bill eliminates the requirement that applicants for licensure as a professional engineer show necessary practical experience in engineering work prior to taking an examination designed to determine their proficiency and qualifications to engage in the practice of engineering. The bill does not alter other experience requirements applicable to such applicants.