California Senate Bill 1085 (exam every two years for all licensees)

[ptatohed]

FYI,

SB 1085, introduced by Senator Roth, would require all Licensed Engineers to take an on-line multiple choice exam testing the licensee’s “knowledge of state laws and the board’s rules and regulations relating to the practice of professional engineers”, at the time of bi-annual license renewal.   

 

http://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/billNavClient.xhtml?bill_id=201520160SB1085

 

View attachment SB 1085 FAQs.pdf

 

[Audi Driver P.E.]

I would imagine that to be a very different (and easier) exam than the PE.  Not a fan though.

 

[matt267 PE]

And to think, my state doesn't even require continuing education.

 

[Audi Driver P.E.]

And to think, my state doesn't even require continuing education.

I'm in WA and no PDH requirement here.  Which state are you?

 

[matt267 PE]

I'm in WA and no PDH requirement here.  Which state are you?

RI

 

[Dexman PE PMP]

Once again, a government who doesn't know what they are doing, trying to regulate a profession they know nothing about.  It's crap like this that makes the people hate the government.

 

[ptatohed]

Once again, a government who doesn't know what they are doing, trying to regulate a profession they know nothing about.  It's crap like this that makes the people hate the government.

The California State Engineering Board is in support of the bill! 

 

[Dexman PE PMP]

More fees + fewer engineers = higher revenue

 

[Ken PE 3.1]

Once again, a government who doesn't know what they are doing, trying to regulate a profession they know nothing about.  It's crap like this that makes the people hate the government.

+1

 

[kevo_55]

Got this email this morning as well.

Apparently this "test" will be given when you renew your license and there is no pass or fail on it. You simply need to complete the test.

Pretty lame if you ask me. Why give a test if there is no pass or fail?

 

[snickerd3]

no offense but it just sounds like they are trying to keep people up to date on state laws...which do change or more are added.  how is taking a multiple choice test on the state laws and ethics a bad thing.  this sounds like a good thing if only to bring attention to new laws that could impact safety.

 

[ptatohed]

More fees + fewer engineers = higher revenue

The exam is proposed to be free and there is no failing.  You would only receive discipline action if you do not take the exam. 

Also, wouldn't more fees + more engineers = higher revenue?   

 

[Dexman PE PMP]

fewer engineers = lower administrative costs

 

[snickerd3]

fewer engineers = lower administrative costs

not really...the admin is still sitting there whether they are process the paperwork or not

 

[matt267 PE]

there is no failing

Well, in that case, the answer is C.

 

[knight1fox3]

Well, in that case, the answer is most nearly C.

Fixt.

 

[Dexman PE PMP]

 

[ptatohed]

no offense but it just sounds like they are trying to keep people up to date on state laws...which do change or more are added.  how is taking a multiple choice test on the state laws and ethics a bad thing.  this sounds like a good thing if only to bring attention to new laws that could impact safety.

True.

[SIZE= 12px]BPELSG believes it is important for those individual licensees to be fully informed about proposed changes to those statutes and regulations that mandate how the licensee provides or performs professional services to or for the consumers of California. [/SIZE][SIZE= 12px][/SIZE]

[SIZE= 12px]BPELSG identified what it believes are a history of an unnecessarily high number of violations of the Professional Engineers Act, Professional Land Surveyors Act, Geologist and Geophysicist Act, and the regulations associated with those acts.  [/SIZE]

[SIZE= 12px]Even though it is already incumbent upon each licensed professional to develop and maintain a practical understanding of the laws that guide how services are performed or provided tothe public, BPELSG believes that by implementing a mandatory assessment of these laws, particularly periodic changes, all licensees will become much more educated and aware of these requirements which should ultimately leadto a decrease in violations which benefit the licensee as well as the public. [/SIZE]

 

[JHW 3d]

FYI,

SB 1085, introduced by Senator Roth, would require all Licensed Engineers to take an on-line multiple choice exam testing the licensee’s “knowledge of state laws and the board’s rules and regulations relating to the practice of professional engineers”, at the time of bi-annual license renewal.   

 

http://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/billNavClient.xhtml?bill_id=201520160SB1085

 

SB 1085 FAQs.pdf

Senator Roth also introduced legislation (AB 1069) that requires all adult male film actors to wear condoms. This guys is on a roll.

 

[Dexman PE PMP]

I thought the condom law was already in effect in Cali...