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HB 485

EnactedCrossfile SB 256
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State Board of Professional Landscape Architects - Revisions

Sponsor: Steve Johnson (District 34A)Committee: Economic MattersSubject: Business Occupations and ProfessionsStatus: Approved by the Governor - Chapter 224 (as of Sep 4, 2026)

What this bill does

Official synopsis

Altering the name of the State Board of Examiners of Landscape Architects to be the State Board of Professional Landscape Architects; altering the definition of 'licensed landscape architects' to be 'professional landscape architects'; altering certain qualifications for membership on the Board; altering certain duties of the Board; altering certain educational and experience requirements of applicants for a license to practice landscape architecture; etc.

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Testimony (3)

MGA witness list
FAV 3Favorable
PositionWitnessOrganizationTestimony
FAVThomas, ZeviMaryland Department of LaborPosition only
FAVDelegate Johnson, S., Delegate Johnson, S.legislatorIndividualOral
FAVFielder, GraceIndividualOral + Written (PDF)

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