Committee hears technical fixes and workplace qualification changes in engineers bill

Jan 14, 2026

HB 2229 would modernize the Professional Engineers Registration Act by removing a U.S. citizenship requirement for board members, expanding Pro Tem membership, and changing how years of experience are counted for licensure; the board asked for a technical amendment to avoid changing its official name.

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The Consumer Protection and Business Committee heard staff and board testimony on House Bill 2229, a proposal to amend the Professional Engineers Registration Act.

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