HB90 Alabama 2014 Session

Updated Feb 27, 2026

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Summary

Primary Sponsor: Howard Sanderford
Republican
Session: Regular Session 2014
Title: Architects, Board of, expiration of certificate of registration changed from September 30 to December 31, time period for renewal of certificate shortened from 90 to 30 days, Sec. 34-2-33, am'd.
Summary: HB90 changes the architect certificate expiration date to December 31, tightens the renewal period to 30 days, and adds an emeritus option plus related fees and reinstatement rules.
What This Bill Does
If enacted, the board would set certificate expiration to December 31 after issuance or renewal. The renewal window would be shortened, with renewal requiring payment (up to $250) and a late penalty (up to $75). If a certificate is not renewed by January 31 following December, it would lapse; reinstatement would be possible with a $250 reinstatement fee. The bill also creates an emeritus status for long-time, older architects with no renewal fee, and allows NCARB-certified applicants to receive certification without additional examination.

Who It Affects
Licensed Alabama architects and certificate holders: expiration date moved to December 31, renewal window shortened, potential late penalties, lapse rules updated, and emeritus status available.
Applicants for registration or renewal (including NCARB-certified candidates): may gain expedited registration pathways, face new renewal and reinstatement fees, and be subject to the standard exam requirements if not eligible for expedited registration.

Key Provisions
Certificate expiration changed from September 30 to December 31 following issuance or renewal.
Renewal period shortened to a 30-day window with renewal fees up to $250 and late penalties up to $75.
Failure to renew by January 31 results in lapse of registration.
Reinstatement process established with a $250 reinstatement fee, in addition to renewal fees.
Emeritus status created for architects with 10+ years of registration and 65+ years old who have retired; renewal fee waived for emeritus status, with the option to resume practice later by proper application.
NCARB-certified applicants may be issued a certificate without further examination.
Act becomes effective immediately upon passage.

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Subjects: Architects