HOUSE BILL 1013

File Code: Natural Resources - Generally

Sponsored By:

Chairman, Environmental Matters Committee (Departmental - Natural Resources)

Entitled:

Natural Resources - Tree Experts

Synopsis:

Expanding the scope of the requirement to be licensed as a tree expert to include those in the business of tree removal; specifying who may act as a tree expert without a license; increasing the license fees and application fees; requiring continuing education and workers' compensation insurance for licensees; clarifying the kinds of disciplinary action the Department of Natural Resources may take against licensees; and providing for reexamination of those who fail part of a licensing examination.

History by Legislative Date

House Action

2/8

First Reading Environmental Matters

2/27

Hearing 3/14 at 1:00 p.m.

3/23

Unfavorable Report by Environmental Matters

Senate Action

No Action

Sponsored by:

Chairman, Environmental Matters Comm.

Departmental

Bill indexed under the following Subjects:

DISCIPLINE

EDUCATION -see also- DRIVER ED; HIGHER ED; SPECIAL ED; etc

EXAMINATIONS

FEES -see also- DEVELOPMENT FEES AND TAXES

FIRE PROTECTION

FORESTERS

INSURANCE -see also- HEALTH INS; MAIF; MOTOR VEHICLE INS

LICENSES -see also- ALCOHOLIC BEV LIC; DRIVERS' LICENSES

NATURAL RESOURCES, DEPARTMENT OF

PENALTIES

TREES

WORKERS' COMPENSATION

WORK, LABOR AND EMPLOYMENT -see also- COL BARG; HOLIDAY; etc

Bill affects the following Statutes:

Natural Resources

( 5-415 , 5-416 , 5-417 , 5-418 , 5-419 , 5-420 , 5-421 , 5-422 , 5-423 )

Documents:

Bill Text: First Reading (PDF), Third Reading, Enrolled

Fiscal Note: Available (PDF)

Amendments: None offered