board of technical registration; qualifications

HB 2122 updates Arizona's licensing requirements for out-of-state professionals seeking registration as engineers, architects, land surveyors, or landscape architects. It requires applicants to hold a valid license from another U.S. state, territory, or country in a mutual recognition agreement, plus certification from their profession's national council confirming they meet national standards. For engineers, additional proof of four years of experience post-licensure, passing a national exam, or holding a relevant degree is needed. Land surveyors must also pass Arizona's state-specific surveying exam. This bill directly affects professionals moving to Arizona from other jurisdictions seeking to practice in these regulated fields.