DIGEST
The digest printed below was prepared by House Legislative Services. It constitutes no part of the
legislative instrument. The keyword, one-liner, abstract, and digest do not constitute part of the law
or proof or indicia of legislative intent. [R.S. 1:13(B) and 24:177(E)]
HB 472 Original 2016 Regular Session Falconer
Abstract: Provides for and regulates use of the Louisiana Architecture Education and Research
Fund.
Present law enumerates powers and describes the authority of the State Bd. of Architectural
Examiners ("board").
Proposed law authorizes the board to allocate up to 10% of all license renewal fees and delinquency
fees each fiscal year to a fund to be named the Louisiana Architecture Education and Research Fund
("fund").
Proposed law clarifies the purpose of the fund.
Proposed law declares that the fund shall be used exclusively for one or more of the following in
order to improve architectural education and the licensure of student interns in this state:
(1) Integration of practice and education in the professional National Architectural Accrediting Board
("NAAB") degree curriculum.
(2) Implementation of path to licensure resulting in an architectural license at the time of graduation
from a NAAB-accredited professional degree program.
(3) Facilitation of enrollment and completion of training requirements for the Intern Development
Program ("IDP") as administered by the National Council of Architectural Registration Boards
("NCARB").
(4) Assistance of students and interns in preparation for the taking of the Architectural Registration
Exam ("ARE").
(5) Methods for raising awareness of the responsibilities of architects and of the ways that public
health, safety, and welfare are impacted by architects.
Proposed law requires an accredited university architectural program to submit an annual proposal
and budget, including any information deemed necessary by the board, to be considered for any
award from the board.
Proposed law requires the board to submit an annual report to the appropriate legislative oversight committee regarding its allocation of monies from the fund for the preceding fiscal year.
(Adds R.S. 37:144(G))