HB1291
Geologists; regulations, exemptions.
Status:
In House
Latest Action:
Feb. 5, 2026
House: Read first time
Chief Patron:
Bill Wiley (R)
Session:
2026 Regular Session
Summary
As Introduced. Professions and occupations; regulation of geologists; exemptions.
Exempts the practice of geology by any officer, employee, agent, or contractor of the United States of America when practicing solely as such from the licensing requirements for professional geologists.-
Bill History
- 01/14/2026 - House: Presented and ordered printed 26101526D
- 01/14/2026 - House: Referred to Committee on General Laws
- 01/26/2026 - House: Assigned HGL sub: Professions/Occupations and Administrative Process
- 01/28/2026 - House: Placed on General Laws Agenda
- 01/28/2026 - House: Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (HB1291)
- 01/29/2026 - House: Subcommittee recommends reporting (9-Y 0-N)
- 02/02/2026 - House: Placed on General Laws Agenda
- 02/03/2026 - House: Reported from General Laws (21-Y 0-N)
- 02/05/2026 - House: Read first time
