Bill
Number: H.B. 2613
Donahue Floor Amendment
Reference to: House engrossed bill
Amendment drafted by: Leg Council
FLOOR AMENDMENT EXPLANATION
Prohibits a trained geologist from practicing geology if certain conditions apply, including if the person has been convicted of a felony, has had a geologist registration or license suspended or revoked, or if state or federal law otherwise requires registration.
Imposes disclosure requirements on trained geologists.
Second Regular Session H.B. 2613
DONAHUE FLOOR AMENDMENT
SENATE AMENDMENTS TO H.B. 2613
(Reference to House engrossed bill)
Page 16, line 41, after the period insert "A trained geologist may not engage in a geological practice if any of the following applies:
1. The trained geologist has been convicted of a felony in this state or any other state.
2. The trained geologist has been registered or licensed in this state or any other state and has had the registration or license suspended or revoked by this state or the other state.
3. The trained geologist has been prohibited from engaging in a geological practice in this state or any other state due to any private, civil or professional complaint related to an ethical or technical violation while engaged in the practice of geology.
4. The trained geologist fails to disclose to a person employing or hiring the trained geologist:
(a) Any disciplinary action taken against the trained geologist in this state or any other state due to any private, civil or professional COMPLAINT that is related to an ethical or technical violation while engaged in the practice of geology.
(b) That the trained geologist is not a registered geologist pursuant to this title.
5. The trained geologist is required to be registered by another law in this state or by federal law.
6. State or federal law conditions the issuance of a license or permit, including permits issued under title 27, 37, 45 or 49, on the issuance of a report that is sealed by a registered geologist."
Amend title to conform