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History
- Advanced to third reading
- 2nd report cal.
- 1st report cal.24
- Referred to finance
- Referred to finance
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Adds interior design services as a type of contract that can be entered into and negotiated by the state
In Assembly Committee · Governmental Operations · Sponsor Kevin Cahill
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Title of bill
An act to amend the state finance law, in relation to state contracts for interior design services
Purpose or general idea of bill
To ensure that interior design services procured by state and local government agencies shall be provided by interior designers who are certified pursuant to Article 161 of the Education Law.
Justification
The profession of interior design is regulated pursuant to Article 161 of the Education Law, which sets forth requirements for education, experience and examination of persons seeking to use the title "certified interior designer." Article 161 was enacted to protect the health and safety of the public, who can be injured in a fire or other emergency condition when such services are not provided by capable and trained professionals. This bill would extend these protections to government buildings, by requiring that state and local government agencies may contract for interior design services only with interior designers who are certified pursuant to Article 161. The bill extends current requirements for the procurement of architectural and engineering services to also include interior design services.
Fiscal implications
None.
Prior legislative history
2005-2006: A.3994 Referred to Governmental Operations 2003-2004: A.198 Referred to Governmental Operations 2001-2002: Referred to Governmental Operations
Effective date
This act shall take effect on the ninetieth day after it shall have become law.
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