AN ACT relating to architects.
     Amend KRS 323.010 relating to architects to change the board's name and define "administration of construction contracts"; amend KRS 323.050 to delete requirements that an examination be given at least annually and replace with a requirement that an examination be given in accordance with terms between board and testing service; amend KRS 323.090 to require that at least six months elapse before an applicant can retake a section of the examination he or she fails; require that an applicant take the examination within three years of the date he or she receives the board's approval to begin the examination process; require that an applicant who does not complete the testing within the three year period reapply; amend KRS 323.110 to set out conditions by which automatic revocation is triggered; amend KRS 323.120 to include as grounds for disciplinary action violations of the chapter, disobeying a board order, and aiding or abetting someone in practicing architecture without a license; amend KRS 323.210 to grant the board the authority to administer oaths, receive evidence, interview persons, issue subpoenas, require production of documents; amend KRS 323.033 to require that the services of the appropriate architect or engineer be used relating to in relationship to the administration of construction contracts relating to certain buildings and additions.

     Feb 21-introduced in Senate
     Feb 25-to Licensing and Occupations (S)
     Feb 26-reported favorably, 1st reading, to Consent Calendar
     Feb 27-2nd reading, to Rules
     Mar 4-posted for passage in the Consent Orders of the Day for Tuesday, March 5, 2002
     Mar 5-3rd reading, passed 35-0
     Mar 6-received in House
     Mar 7-to Licensing and Occupations (H)
     Mar 8-posted in committee
     Mar 13-reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar
     Mar 14-2nd reading, to Rules
     Mar 21-posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Friday, March 22, 2002
     Mar 22-3rd reading, passed 78-8; received in Senate
     Mar 25-enrolled, signed by each presiding officer; delivered to Governor
     Mar 28-signed by Governor (Acts ch. 111)