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Committee sends HB 114 forward after debate over use of 'architect' and public-safety implications
Summary
HB 114 would remove prohibitions on some uses of the words 'architect' and 'architectural' by non-licensed designers; the committee recommended the bill 8–2 after an extended public discussion that included licensed architects urging retention of current wording and residential designers asking for clarification.
Representative Lee presented HB 114, which removes certain language that currently restricts the use of words such as “architect” and “architectural” by people who are not licensed architects. The committee debated the bill thoroughly with testimony from residential designers, home builders, licensed architects, and the Division of Professional Licensing before passing it out with a favorable recommendation.
Zach Leifson, a residential designer, described being fined (reduced on appeal) after a complaint accused his firm of using “architecture” in marketing. He and other residential designers said they do not…
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