State Board of Professional Landscape Architects - Revisions
Sponsor: Jason C. Gallion (District 35)Committee: Education, Energy, and the EnvironmentSubject: Business Occupations and ProfessionsStatus: Second Reading Passed (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 (6)
MGA witness listFAV 6Favorable
| Position | Witness | Organization | Testimony |
|---|---|---|---|
| FAV | Ellern, Carla | Lila Fendrick Landscape Architects | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Whealton, Patrick | Maryland Chapter, American Society of Landscape Architects | Oral + Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Thomas, Zevi | Maryland Department of Labor | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Fielder, Grace | Individual | Oral + Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Gallion, Senator | Individual | Oral + Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Senator Gallion, Senator Gallionlegislator | Individual | Oral |