HB164 Alabama 2015 Session

Updated Feb 24, 2026

Summary

Primary Sponsor: Howard Sanderford
Republican
Session: Regular Session 2015
Title: Architects, State Board for Registration of, Sunset Law review, continued until October 1, 2019, with modification, Sec. 34-2-33 am'd.
Summary: HB164 continues the State Board for Registration of Architects through October 1, 2019 and moves the certificate expiration date to December 31 to align with the continuing education period.
What This Bill Does
The bill keeps the Alabama architecture board operating through 2019 with modifications to licensing rules. It changes certificate expiration from September 30 to December 31, updates renewal timing and fees (up to $250), allows NCARB certificate holders to be licensed without extra exams, and creates an emeritus status for long‑time, retired architects. It also clarifies examination and reinstatement processes and requires board action by a majority vote on qualifications.

Who It Affects
Architects and architecture applicants in Alabama, who will renew licenses by December 31, may pay up to $250 and may have exam costs; NCARB certificate holders can qualify for licensure without additional exams.
Emeritus-status architects (retired, age 65+, 10+ years licensed) have no renewal fee and may re-enter practice with board approval; service members have provisions related to certificate expiration tied to discharge.

Key Provisions
Continuance of the State Board for Registration of Architects until October 1, 2019 with preservation of existing code sections.
Amendment of Section 34-2-33 to set certificate expiration as December 31 after issuance or renewal (instead of September 30).
Applications: forms prescribed by the board, fee up to $250; board may contract with an independent testing agency; applicants pay testing costs.
NCARB path: board may issue a license without further examination to applicants holding an unexpired NCARB certificate.
Qualifications: NAAB-accredited graduation and a period of practical experience; board voting by a majority to determine sufficiency.
Renewal: licenses expire December 31 following issuance/renewal; renewal window to pay up to $250; late penalty up to $75; lapse if not renewed by December 31.
Reinstatement: lapsed licenses can be reinstated upon renewal form, payment of renewal fee, late penalty, and a $250 reinstatement fee.
Emeritus status: created for long-time, older architects (10+ years registered, age 65+ retired); renewal without fee; practicing after reapplication to the board allowed without penalty.

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Subjects: Architects, State Board for Registration of