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SB 492

Virginia Senate bill in Session 2026.

Status: enacted. Latest action: April 8, 2026.

Geology; added to definition of "professional services.

Bill ID VA-2026-SB-492
Session 2026
Status enacted
Committee General Laws; General Laws and Technology
Senate enacted 2026-04-08
Education Government Operations
Summary

continuing education.", Professions and occupations; regulation of geologists. Adds geology to the definition of 'professional services' as used in the Virginia Public Procurement Act. The bill also eliminates the option for the Board for Professional Soil Scientists, Wetland Professionals, and Geologists to waive the examination requirement for licensure as a professional geologist for an applicant who has at least 12 years of geological work. The bill also requires the Board to promulgate regulations governing continuing education requirements for geologists licensed by the Board that require the completion of eight hours annually in continuing education for any license renewal or reinstatement.

Sponsor
Pekarsky
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Actions Timeline
Date Event Detail
2026-01-13 Introduced Bill introduced
2026-04-08 Status enacted
2026-04-08 Latest Action Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0463)
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