HB 1176: Regulatory boards, certain; quorum requirements.

Official summary

Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.

Department of Professional and Occupational Regulation; quorum requirements for certain regulatory boards. Lowers the quorum requirements for the (i) Board for Architects, Professional Engineers, Land Surveyors, Certified Interior Designers and Landscape Architects of two engineers, two architects, and two land surveyors to at least one engineer, one architect, and one land surveyor and (ii) Board for Professional Soil Scientists, Wetland Professionals, and Geologists of two professional soil scientists, two professional wetland delineators, and two professional geologists to at least one professional soil scientist, one professional wetland delineator, and one professional geologist.

Sponsors

Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 2

“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.

Recent official actions

1. April 8, 2026Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0454)
2. April 8, 2026Approved by Governor-Chapter 454 (effective 7/1/2026)
3. March 10, 2026Governor's Action Deadline 11:59 p.m., April 13, 2026
4. March 10, 2026Enrolled Bill communicated to Governor on March 10, 2026
5. February 25, 2026Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (HB1176)
6. February 25, 2026Signed by President
7. February 25, 2026Signed by Speaker
8. February 25, 2026Bill text as passed House and Senate (HB1176ER)
9. February 25, 2026Enrolled
10. February 23, 2026Passed Senate (38-Y 0-N 0-A)
11. February 23, 2026Read third time
12. February 20, 2026Passed by for the day (Voice Vote)

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