HB1289
Geologists; added to definition of "professional services."
Status:
In House
Latest Action:
Feb. 4, 2026
House: Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (HB1289)
Chief Patron:
Bill Wiley (R)
Session:
2026 Regular Session
Summary
As Introduced. Professions and occupations; regulation of geologists.
Adds geology to the definition of 'professional services' as used in the Virginia Public Procurement Act. The bill also eliminates the option for the Board for Professional Soil Scientists, Wetland Professionals, and Geologists to waive the examination requirement for licensure as a professional geologist for an applicant who has at ... (More) least 12 years of geological work. The bill also requires the Board to promulgate regulations governing continuing education requirements for geologists licensed by the Board that shall require the completion of eight hours annually in continuing education for any license renewal or reinstatement. (Less)-
Bill History
- 01/14/2026 - House: Presented and ordered printed 26102918D
- 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
- 01/29/2026 - House: House subcommittee offered
- 01/29/2026 - House: Subcommittee recommends reporting with substitute (9-Y 0-N)
- 02/02/2026 - House: Placed on General Laws Agenda
- 02/03/2026 - House: Reported from General Laws with substitute (21-Y 0-N)
- 02/03/2026 - House: Committee substitute printed 26105942D-H1
- 02/04/2026 - House: Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (HB1289)
