New Regulations Approved
Terry Humphrey attended the Kansas Board of Technical Professions meeting where three regulations related to the profession were passed (66-9-7; 66-10-1; 66-10-3).
K.A.R. 66-9-7: This regulation is revised to allow applicants for a license to practice architecture by reciprocity an alternative path to obtain licensure without obtaining certification from NCARB. This minimizes the cost by an estimate $1,100.
K.A.R. 66-10-1: The amendment minimizes the cost to individuals applying for licensure as an architect by allowing individuals to be eligible for licensure earlier in their career.
K.A.R. 66-10-3: The amendment minimizes the cost to individuals applying for licensure as an architect by reciprocity. The current fee for NCARB certification is $1,100.
Other Governmental Affairs News
The Government Affairs Committee began work on creating a summer, advocacy round-table tour. Additionally, the procurement subcommittee held their first meeting at the end of April. The group will confirm a list of goals and priorities at their meeting in May. If you are interested in joining the procurement subcommittee, please contact
Terry Humphrey.
Kansas Taxpayers Stuck with Fallout from Brownback’s assault on Docking Building
Lawmakers made their distrust of Brownback clear when they adopted a budget provision that forbids the Kansas Department of Administration to make firm plans for the building’s future. With Kelly in office, the Legislature appears ready to loosen the shackles and allow the Democrat’s administration to draft proposals to consider next year.
The ideas range from full to partial renovation of Docking, with the removal or mothballing of top floors, and the pursuit of private partners who could use excess space for retail, dining or upscale apartments. Read the complete article from the
Topeka Capital Journal here
.
May is National Preservation Month
May is National Preservation Month. The Kansas Preservation Alliance will host its annual awards on Friday, May 17th. The Kansas Preservation Alliance has presented over 260 annual awards since its founding in 1979. These awards have been presented to individuals, organizations, and institutions responsible for exemplary preservation projects in over 75 different communities in Kansas. The properties recognized have included houses, ranches, farms, schools, churches, courthouses, cemeteries, train depots, stores, bridges, banks, libraries, post offices, street improvements, landscapes, and neighborhoods. Rural properties, properties in small towns, and properties in urban areas have all received awards. In addition, advocacy awards have been presented to individuals, groups, and organizations for a variety of historic preservation efforts. For more information, click on the links below.
