Relates to the licensing of landscape architects
For individuals hiring landscape services, this bill could affect the qualifications of professionals providing landscaping design and consultation.
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S1834 — Relates to the licensing of landscape architects
Last action — In Assembly Committee
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1Introduced
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2In Committee
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3Passed Senate
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4Passed Assembly
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5To Executive
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6Enacted
This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced January 14, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
Next likely step: a committee referral and hearing.
Prognosis
Where this bill stands today.
Odds of enactment
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Introduced
Current position in the legislative process.
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1 sponsor
1 primary, 0 co-sponsors signed on.
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Cleared a recorded vote
Passed 3 recorded votes so far.
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In plain language
This bill provides licensing exemptions for certain landscape architects.
The bill addresses specific exemptions from licensing requirements for landscape architects. It aims to clarify who may practice without a formal license in the field.
What this means for you
- Consumers: For individuals hiring landscape services, this bill could affect the qualifications of professionals providing landscaping design and consultation.
- Small Business: If you operate a landscaping business, this bill may allow certain employees to work without needing a landscape architecture license.
Summary
Relates to certain licensing exemptions for landscape architects.
Bill Text
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Action History
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REFERRED TO HIGHER EDUCATION
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DELIVERED TO ASSEMBLY
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PASSED SENATE
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ADVANCED TO THIRD READING
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2ND REPORT CAL.
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1ST REPORT CAL.767
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PRINT NUMBER 1834A
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AMEND AND RECOMMIT TO HIGHER EDUCATION
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REFERRED TO HIGHER EDUCATION
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COMMITTED TO RULES
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ADVANCED TO THIRD READING
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2ND REPORT CAL.
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1ST REPORT CAL.900
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REFERRED TO HIGHER EDUCATION
Sponsors
- Monica Martinez · Primary
Sponsorship breakdown
Export CSV (upgrade) →1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 218 not signed on · 1 voted No
Sponsors (1)
Co-sponsors (0)
None.
Not signed on (218)
218 members have not signed on to this bill.
Show all 218 →"Not signed on" means a member has not sponsored or co-sponsored this bill — it does not imply opposition. Members flagged Voted No have a recorded No vote on this bill.
Votes
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unaffiliated | 60 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| Total | 60 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| % of votes cast | 95% | 2% | 0% | 3% |
How each member voted (63)
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unaffiliated | 11 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 11 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| % of votes cast | 100% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
How each member voted (11)
| Member | Party | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Andrew Gounardes | — | Yea |
| Dean Murray | — | Yea |
| Gustavo Rivera | — | Yea |
| John Liu | — | Yea |
| Joseph A. Griffo | — | Yea |
| Lea Webb | — | Yea |
| Patricia Fahy | — | Yea |
| Peter Oberacker | — | Yea |
| Rachel May | — | Yea |
| Robert Jackson | — | Yea |
| Toby Ann Stavisky | — | Yea |
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unaffiliated | 11 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 11 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| % of votes cast | 100% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
How each member voted (11)
| Member | Party | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Andrew Gounardes | — | Yea |
| Dean Murray | — | Yea |
| Gustavo Rivera | — | Yea |
| John Liu | — | Yea |
| Joseph A. Griffo | — | Yea |
| Lea Webb | — | Yea |
| Patricia Fahy | — | Yea |
| Peter Oberacker | — | Yea |
| Rachel May | — | Yea |
| Robert Jackson | — | Yea |
| Toby Ann Stavisky | — | Yea |
Subjects
Frequently asked questions
- What does S1834 do?
- Relates to certain licensing exemptions for landscape architects.
- Who sponsors S1834?
- S1834 is sponsored by Monica Martinez.
- What is the current status of S1834?
- This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced January 14, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
- Where can I track S1834?
- Track S1834 free on One Click Politics — get push/email alerts when it moves.
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