BILL ANALYSIS AB 1746 Page 1 CONCURRENCE IN SENATE AMENDMENTS AB 1746 (Emmerson) As Amended June 21, 2010 Majority vote ----------------------------------------------------------------- |ASSEMBLY: |74-0 |(April 22, |SENATE: |34-0 |(August 9, | | | |2010) | | |2010) | ----------------------------------------------------------------- Original Committee Reference: B.,P. & C.P. SUMMARY : Authorizes the California Architects Board (CAB) to accept self-certification of completed continuing education (CE) requirements for license renewals. The Senate amendments delete a $5,000 civil penalty, license suspension or revocation, or both, against a licensee who fails to complete the specified CE requirements, and instead subject a licensee who provides false or misleading statements regarding completed CE requirements to administrative citation, which may include a fine or disciplinary action by CAB. EXISTING LAW : 1)Provides for the licensure and regulation of persons engaged in the practice of architecture by CAB. 2)Requires a licensed architect, as a condition of license renewal, to complete coursework on disability access requirements, as specified, and to certify completion to CAB. AS PASSED BY THE ASSEMBLY , this bill authorized CAB to accept self-certification of completed CE requirements for license renewals. FISCAL EFFECT : According to the Senate Appropriations Committee, pursuant to Senate Rule 28.8, negligible state costs. COMMENTS : This bill was amended in the Senate and is consistent with Assembly actions. Analysis Prepared by : Joanna Gin / B.,P. & C.P. / (916) AB 1746 Page 2 319-3301 FN: 0005315