Virginia · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
HB 1835: Geologists; regulation, licensure, penalty.
Enacted Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 1835 is a bill introduced in the Virginia House on January 6, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Geologists; regulation, licensure, penalty. Primary sponsor: Bill Wiley (Republican). Most recent recorded action (May 2, 2025): Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0722).
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Professions and occupations; regulation of geologists; licensure; penalty. Provides that professional geologists shall be licensed by the Board for Professional Soil Scientists, Wetland Professionals, and Geologists. Under current law, professional geologists are certified by the Board. The bill requires the Board to issue a license to any individual who holds an unexpired certification to practice as a geologist issued prior to July 1, 2025. The bill also makes any person practicing or offering to practice geology without holding such license from the Board guilty of a Class 1 misdemeanor. The bill requires the Board to promulgate regulations to implement the provisions of the bill to be effective within 280 days of the bill's enactment.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bill Wiley | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 32 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0722)
- Approved by Governor-Chapter 722 (Effective 07/01/25)
- Governor's Action Deadline 11:59 p.m., May 2, 2025
- Communicated to Governor
- Passed by for the day
- Governor's recommendation received by House
- Governor's Action Deadline 11:59 p.m., March 24, 2025
- Enrolled Bill communicated to Governor on March 3, 2025
- Signed by President
- Signed by Speaker
- Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (HB1835)
- Bill text as passed House and Senate (HB1835ER)
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