2013 House Bill 4381

Repeal registration for foresters

Introduced in the House

March 6, 2013

Introduced by Rep. Hugh Crawford (R-38)

To repeal a law that provides for government registration of foresters. Individuals are prohibited from using the title of “registered forester” unless they have graduated from an accredited college or university and have two or more years of forestry work experience.

Referred to the Committee on Regulatory Reform

March 19, 2013

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the substitute (H-1) be adopted and that the bill then pass.

March 20, 2013

Substitute offered

The substitute passed by voice vote

March 21, 2013

Passed in the House 105 to 5 (details)

To repeal a law that provides for government registration of foresters. Individuals are prohibited from using the title of “registered forester” unless they have graduated from an accredited college or university and have two or more years of forestry work experience.

Received in the Senate

April 9, 2013

Referred to the Committee on Regulatory Reform