CALIFORNIA LEGISLATURE 20212022 REGULAR SESSION Assembly Bill No. 1010Introduced by Assembly Member BermanFebruary 18, 2021 An act to amend Section 5600.05 of the Business and Professions Code, relating to professions and vocations. LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL'S DIGESTAB 1010, as introduced, Berman. Architects: continuing education.Existing law, the Architects Practice Act, provides for the licensure and regulation of architects by the California Architects Board. Existing law requires a person licensed to practice architecture to complete, as a condition of license renewal, 5 hours of coursework regarding disability access requirements and provides that the coursework shall be presented by trainers or educators with knowledge and expertise in these requirements. Existing law further requires the board to promulgate regulations to establish qualifications for courses and course providers by January 1, 2023. This bill would revise the above-described coursework to provide that it shall be presented by trainers or educators with knowledge and experience in those requirements. The bill would additionally require a person licensed to practice architecture to complete, as a condition of license renewal, 5 hours of coursework regarding zero net carbon design and would require the board to adopt regulations to establish qualifications for those courses and course providers by January 1, 2023.Digest Key Vote: MAJORITY Appropriation: NO Fiscal Committee: YES Local Program: NO Bill TextThe people of the State of California do enact as follows:SECTION 1. Section 5600.05 of the Business and Professions Code is amended to read:5600.05. (a) (1) As a condition of license renewal, a licensee shall complete five hours of continuing education coursework pursuant to paragraph (2).(2) Coursework (A) Five hours of coursework regarding disability access requirements requirements. The coursework shall include information and practical guidance concerning requirements imposed by the federal Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (Public Law 101-336; 42 U.S.C. Sec. 12101 et seq.), state laws that govern access to public facilities, and federal and state regulations adopted pursuant to those laws. Coursework provided pursuant to this paragraph shall be presented by trainers or educators with knowledge and expertise experience in these requirements. The board shall promulgate regulations to establish qualifications for courses and course providers by January 1, 2023.(B) Five hours of coursework regarding zero net carbon design. The coursework shall be presented by trainers or educators with knowledge and experience in these design requirements. The board shall adopt regulations to establish qualifications for courses and course providers by January 1, 2023.(b) The board may audit the records of a licensee to verify the completion of the coursework requirements of subdivision (a). A licensee shall maintain records of completion of the required coursework for two years from the date of license renewal, containing the following information: course title, subjects covered, name of provider and trainer or educator, date of completion, number of hours completed, and a statement about the trainers or educators knowledge and experience background. A licensee shall make those records available to the board for auditing upon request. A licensee who provides false or misleading information as it relates specifically to the requirements of this subdivision shall be subject to an administrative citation, which may include an administrative fine pursuant to Section 125.9, or to disciplinary action by the board.(c) The board shall audit at least 3 percent of the license renewals received each year to verify the completion of the continuing education requirements of this subdivision. section.(d) A continuing education provider may submit evidence of coursework to the board directly. CALIFORNIA LEGISLATURE 20212022 REGULAR SESSION Assembly Bill No. 1010Introduced by Assembly Member BermanFebruary 18, 2021 An act to amend Section 5600.05 of the Business and Professions Code, relating to professions and vocations. LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL'S DIGESTAB 1010, as introduced, Berman. Architects: continuing education.Existing law, the Architects Practice Act, provides for the licensure and regulation of architects by the California Architects Board. Existing law requires a person licensed to practice architecture to complete, as a condition of license renewal, 5 hours of coursework regarding disability access requirements and provides that the coursework shall be presented by trainers or educators with knowledge and expertise in these requirements. Existing law further requires the board to promulgate regulations to establish qualifications for courses and course providers by January 1, 2023. This bill would revise the above-described coursework to provide that it shall be presented by trainers or educators with knowledge and experience in those requirements. The bill would additionally require a person licensed to practice architecture to complete, as a condition of license renewal, 5 hours of coursework regarding zero net carbon design and would require the board to adopt regulations to establish qualifications for those courses and course providers by January 1, 2023.Digest Key Vote: MAJORITY Appropriation: NO Fiscal Committee: YES Local Program: NO CALIFORNIA LEGISLATURE 20212022 REGULAR SESSION Assembly Bill No. 1010 Introduced by Assembly Member BermanFebruary 18, 2021 Introduced by Assembly Member Berman February 18, 2021 An act to amend Section 5600.05 of the Business and Professions Code, relating to professions and vocations. LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL'S DIGEST ## LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL'S DIGEST AB 1010, as introduced, Berman. Architects: continuing education. Existing law, the Architects Practice Act, provides for the licensure and regulation of architects by the California Architects Board. Existing law requires a person licensed to practice architecture to complete, as a condition of license renewal, 5 hours of coursework regarding disability access requirements and provides that the coursework shall be presented by trainers or educators with knowledge and expertise in these requirements. Existing law further requires the board to promulgate regulations to establish qualifications for courses and course providers by January 1, 2023. This bill would revise the above-described coursework to provide that it shall be presented by trainers or educators with knowledge and experience in those requirements. The bill would additionally require a person licensed to practice architecture to complete, as a condition of license renewal, 5 hours of coursework regarding zero net carbon design and would require the board to adopt regulations to establish qualifications for those courses and course providers by January 1, 2023. Existing law, the Architects Practice Act, provides for the licensure and regulation of architects by the California Architects Board. Existing law requires a person licensed to practice architecture to complete, as a condition of license renewal, 5 hours of coursework regarding disability access requirements and provides that the coursework shall be presented by trainers or educators with knowledge and expertise in these requirements. Existing law further requires the board to promulgate regulations to establish qualifications for courses and course providers by January 1, 2023. This bill would revise the above-described coursework to provide that it shall be presented by trainers or educators with knowledge and experience in those requirements. The bill would additionally require a person licensed to practice architecture to complete, as a condition of license renewal, 5 hours of coursework regarding zero net carbon design and would require the board to adopt regulations to establish qualifications for those courses and course providers by January 1, 2023. ## Digest Key ## Bill Text The people of the State of California do enact as follows:SECTION 1. Section 5600.05 of the Business and Professions Code is amended to read:5600.05. (a) (1) As a condition of license renewal, a licensee shall complete five hours of continuing education coursework pursuant to paragraph (2).(2) Coursework (A) Five hours of coursework regarding disability access requirements requirements. The coursework shall include information and practical guidance concerning requirements imposed by the federal Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (Public Law 101-336; 42 U.S.C. Sec. 12101 et seq.), state laws that govern access to public facilities, and federal and state regulations adopted pursuant to those laws. Coursework provided pursuant to this paragraph shall be presented by trainers or educators with knowledge and expertise experience in these requirements. The board shall promulgate regulations to establish qualifications for courses and course providers by January 1, 2023.(B) Five hours of coursework regarding zero net carbon design. The coursework shall be presented by trainers or educators with knowledge and experience in these design requirements. The board shall adopt regulations to establish qualifications for courses and course providers by January 1, 2023.(b) The board may audit the records of a licensee to verify the completion of the coursework requirements of subdivision (a). A licensee shall maintain records of completion of the required coursework for two years from the date of license renewal, containing the following information: course title, subjects covered, name of provider and trainer or educator, date of completion, number of hours completed, and a statement about the trainers or educators knowledge and experience background. A licensee shall make those records available to the board for auditing upon request. A licensee who provides false or misleading information as it relates specifically to the requirements of this subdivision shall be subject to an administrative citation, which may include an administrative fine pursuant to Section 125.9, or to disciplinary action by the board.(c) The board shall audit at least 3 percent of the license renewals received each year to verify the completion of the continuing education requirements of this subdivision. section.(d) A continuing education provider may submit evidence of coursework to the board directly. The people of the State of California do enact as follows: ## The people of the State of California do enact as follows: SECTION 1. Section 5600.05 of the Business and Professions Code is amended to read:5600.05. (a) (1) As a condition of license renewal, a licensee shall complete five hours of continuing education coursework pursuant to paragraph (2).(2) Coursework (A) Five hours of coursework regarding disability access requirements requirements. The coursework shall include information and practical guidance concerning requirements imposed by the federal Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (Public Law 101-336; 42 U.S.C. Sec. 12101 et seq.), state laws that govern access to public facilities, and federal and state regulations adopted pursuant to those laws. Coursework provided pursuant to this paragraph shall be presented by trainers or educators with knowledge and expertise experience in these requirements. The board shall promulgate regulations to establish qualifications for courses and course providers by January 1, 2023.(B) Five hours of coursework regarding zero net carbon design. The coursework shall be presented by trainers or educators with knowledge and experience in these design requirements. The board shall adopt regulations to establish qualifications for courses and course providers by January 1, 2023.(b) The board may audit the records of a licensee to verify the completion of the coursework requirements of subdivision (a). A licensee shall maintain records of completion of the required coursework for two years from the date of license renewal, containing the following information: course title, subjects covered, name of provider and trainer or educator, date of completion, number of hours completed, and a statement about the trainers or educators knowledge and experience background. A licensee shall make those records available to the board for auditing upon request. A licensee who provides false or misleading information as it relates specifically to the requirements of this subdivision shall be subject to an administrative citation, which may include an administrative fine pursuant to Section 125.9, or to disciplinary action by the board.(c) The board shall audit at least 3 percent of the license renewals received each year to verify the completion of the continuing education requirements of this subdivision. section.(d) A continuing education provider may submit evidence of coursework to the board directly. SECTION 1. Section 5600.05 of the Business and Professions Code is amended to read: ### SECTION 1. 5600.05. (a) (1) As a condition of license renewal, a licensee shall complete five hours of continuing education coursework pursuant to paragraph (2).(2) Coursework (A) Five hours of coursework regarding disability access requirements requirements. The coursework shall include information and practical guidance concerning requirements imposed by the federal Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (Public Law 101-336; 42 U.S.C. Sec. 12101 et seq.), state laws that govern access to public facilities, and federal and state regulations adopted pursuant to those laws. Coursework provided pursuant to this paragraph shall be presented by trainers or educators with knowledge and expertise experience in these requirements. The board shall promulgate regulations to establish qualifications for courses and course providers by January 1, 2023.(B) Five hours of coursework regarding zero net carbon design. The coursework shall be presented by trainers or educators with knowledge and experience in these design requirements. The board shall adopt regulations to establish qualifications for courses and course providers by January 1, 2023.(b) The board may audit the records of a licensee to verify the completion of the coursework requirements of subdivision (a). A licensee shall maintain records of completion of the required coursework for two years from the date of license renewal, containing the following information: course title, subjects covered, name of provider and trainer or educator, date of completion, number of hours completed, and a statement about the trainers or educators knowledge and experience background. A licensee shall make those records available to the board for auditing upon request. A licensee who provides false or misleading information as it relates specifically to the requirements of this subdivision shall be subject to an administrative citation, which may include an administrative fine pursuant to Section 125.9, or to disciplinary action by the board.(c) The board shall audit at least 3 percent of the license renewals received each year to verify the completion of the continuing education requirements of this subdivision. section.(d) A continuing education provider may submit evidence of coursework to the board directly. 5600.05. (a) (1) As a condition of license renewal, a licensee shall complete five hours of continuing education coursework pursuant to paragraph (2).(2) Coursework (A) Five hours of coursework regarding disability access requirements requirements. The coursework shall include information and practical guidance concerning requirements imposed by the federal Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (Public Law 101-336; 42 U.S.C. Sec. 12101 et seq.), state laws that govern access to public facilities, and federal and state regulations adopted pursuant to those laws. Coursework provided pursuant to this paragraph shall be presented by trainers or educators with knowledge and expertise experience in these requirements. The board shall promulgate regulations to establish qualifications for courses and course providers by January 1, 2023.(B) Five hours of coursework regarding zero net carbon design. The coursework shall be presented by trainers or educators with knowledge and experience in these design requirements. The board shall adopt regulations to establish qualifications for courses and course providers by January 1, 2023.(b) The board may audit the records of a licensee to verify the completion of the coursework requirements of subdivision (a). A licensee shall maintain records of completion of the required coursework for two years from the date of license renewal, containing the following information: course title, subjects covered, name of provider and trainer or educator, date of completion, number of hours completed, and a statement about the trainers or educators knowledge and experience background. A licensee shall make those records available to the board for auditing upon request. A licensee who provides false or misleading information as it relates specifically to the requirements of this subdivision shall be subject to an administrative citation, which may include an administrative fine pursuant to Section 125.9, or to disciplinary action by the board.(c) The board shall audit at least 3 percent of the license renewals received each year to verify the completion of the continuing education requirements of this subdivision. section.(d) A continuing education provider may submit evidence of coursework to the board directly. 5600.05. (a) (1) As a condition of license renewal, a licensee shall complete five hours of continuing education coursework pursuant to paragraph (2).(2) Coursework (A) Five hours of coursework regarding disability access requirements requirements. The coursework shall include information and practical guidance concerning requirements imposed by the federal Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (Public Law 101-336; 42 U.S.C. Sec. 12101 et seq.), state laws that govern access to public facilities, and federal and state regulations adopted pursuant to those laws. Coursework provided pursuant to this paragraph shall be presented by trainers or educators with knowledge and expertise experience in these requirements. The board shall promulgate regulations to establish qualifications for courses and course providers by January 1, 2023.(B) Five hours of coursework regarding zero net carbon design. The coursework shall be presented by trainers or educators with knowledge and experience in these design requirements. The board shall adopt regulations to establish qualifications for courses and course providers by January 1, 2023.(b) The board may audit the records of a licensee to verify the completion of the coursework requirements of subdivision (a). A licensee shall maintain records of completion of the required coursework for two years from the date of license renewal, containing the following information: course title, subjects covered, name of provider and trainer or educator, date of completion, number of hours completed, and a statement about the trainers or educators knowledge and experience background. A licensee shall make those records available to the board for auditing upon request. A licensee who provides false or misleading information as it relates specifically to the requirements of this subdivision shall be subject to an administrative citation, which may include an administrative fine pursuant to Section 125.9, or to disciplinary action by the board.(c) The board shall audit at least 3 percent of the license renewals received each year to verify the completion of the continuing education requirements of this subdivision. section.(d) A continuing education provider may submit evidence of coursework to the board directly. 5600.05. (a) (1) As a condition of license renewal, a licensee shall complete five hours of continuing education coursework pursuant to paragraph (2). (2) Coursework (A) Five hours of coursework regarding disability access requirements requirements. The coursework shall include information and practical guidance concerning requirements imposed by the federal Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (Public Law 101-336; 42 U.S.C. Sec. 12101 et seq.), state laws that govern access to public facilities, and federal and state regulations adopted pursuant to those laws. Coursework provided pursuant to this paragraph shall be presented by trainers or educators with knowledge and expertise experience in these requirements. The board shall promulgate regulations to establish qualifications for courses and course providers by January 1, 2023. (B) Five hours of coursework regarding zero net carbon design. The coursework shall be presented by trainers or educators with knowledge and experience in these design requirements. The board shall adopt regulations to establish qualifications for courses and course providers by January 1, 2023. (b) The board may audit the records of a licensee to verify the completion of the coursework requirements of subdivision (a). A licensee shall maintain records of completion of the required coursework for two years from the date of license renewal, containing the following information: course title, subjects covered, name of provider and trainer or educator, date of completion, number of hours completed, and a statement about the trainers or educators knowledge and experience background. A licensee shall make those records available to the board for auditing upon request. A licensee who provides false or misleading information as it relates specifically to the requirements of this subdivision shall be subject to an administrative citation, which may include an administrative fine pursuant to Section 125.9, or to disciplinary action by the board. (c) The board shall audit at least 3 percent of the license renewals received each year to verify the completion of the continuing education requirements of this subdivision. section. (d) A continuing education provider may submit evidence of coursework to the board directly.