HB42 Alabama 2011 Session

Updated Feb 27, 2026

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Summary

Primary Sponsor: Howard Sanderford
Republican
Session: Regular Session 2011
Title: Landscape Architects, Alabama Board of Examiners of, Sunset Law review, continued with modifications until October 1, 2013, board members required to be citizens of this state; applicants for licensure required to be United States citizens or legally present in the United States, Secs. 34-17-2, 34-17-21 am'd. (2011-20321)
Summary: HB42 continues the Alabama Landscape Architects Board through October 1, 2013 and adds citizenship requirements for board members and licensure applicants.
What This Bill Does
It keeps the Alabama State Board of Examiners of Landscape Architects active through Oct. 1, 2013 with modifications. It requires board members to be Alabama citizens who are registered landscape architects with at least two years of practice in Alabama, appointed by the Governor with Senate approval, serving three-year terms, and it emphasizes diversity and meeting requirements. It also requires licensure applicants to be U.S. citizens or legally present in the United States and sets education and experience rules to qualify for examination, including minimum age and specific path for education plus practical experience. Additionally, it outlines board operations such as meetings, oath-taking, and expense reimbursement for members.

Who It Affects
Group 1: Board members – must be Alabama citizens, licensed landscape architects with Alabama practice, appointed by the Governor with Senate approval, and serving three-year terms (with diversity considerations).
Group 2: Licensure applicants – must be U.S. citizens or legally present in the United States and must meet specified education and practical experience requirements to be examined for licensure.

Key Provisions
Continuance of the Alabama State Board of Examiners of Landscape Architects through October 1, 2013 under the Sunset Law.
Amendment to 34-17-2: Board to consist of three Alabama-citizen members who are registered landscape architects with at least two years of practice in Alabama; appointments by the Governor with Senate advice; three-year terms; vacancy filling by the Governor; diversity considerations; board to elect a chair and secretary; meetings at least twice a year; members reimbursed for expenses (no salary).
Amendment to 34-17-21: Licensure applicants must be U.S. citizens or legally present in the United States; minimum age 19; must have education from an approved landscape architecture program and sufficient practical experience to total six years (one year of study may count as one year of experience); if no degree, eight years of practical experience required.
Effective date: Act becomes law immediately upon passage and governor's approval.
Legislature concurs with Sunset Committee recommendations as provided in the act.

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Subjects: Landscape Architects, Alabama Board of Examiners of