STAND. COM. REP. NO. 1089

Honolulu, Hawaii

, 2005

RE: S.B. No. 119

S.D. 1

 

 

 

Honorable Calvin K.Y. Say

Speaker, House of Representatives

Twenty-Third State Legislature

Regular Session of 2005

State of Hawaii

Sir:

Your Committee on Consumer Protection & Commerce, to which was referred S.B. No. 119, S.D. 1, entitled:

"A BILL FOR AN ACT RELATING TO THE CONTINUING EDUCATION OF DESIGN PROFESSIONALS,"

begs leave to report as follows:

The purpose of this bill is to keep architects updated on best practices in their profession by requiring continuing education as a condition for renewal of an architect's license, with exceptions for active duty members of the armed services deployed during a national crisis, and those who are ill, disabled, or can demonstrate undue hardship.

Testimony in support of this measure was received from the Board of Professional Engineers, Architects, Surveyors, and Landscape Architects and American Institute of Architects.

Your Committee finds that the practice of architecture is constantly evolving. New consumer protection issues include indoor air quality, building security, energy efficiency, access for persons with disabilities, resistance to natural forces, and environmental protection. Continued acquisition of knowledge and awareness about changes in the profession of architecture will ensure that future construction in Hawaii meets high standards of health and public safety.

As affirmed by the record of votes of the members of your Committee on Consumer Protection & Commerce that is attached to this report, your Committee is in accord with the intent and purpose of S.B. No. 119, S.D. 1, and recommends that it pass Second Reading and be placed on the calendar for Third Reading.

Respectfully submitted on behalf of the members of the Committee on Consumer Protection & Commerce,

 

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KENNETH HIRAKI, Chair