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February 2010
Good news from Florida!
Last year a lawsuit was filed against the Florida Department of Architecture and Interior Design regarding the interior design practice act and the use of the title "interior designer".
February 10, 2010
IDEC has informed the administrators of the CCIDC that they do not wish the IDEC name to appear as it is currently stated in the identification with the CCIDC Board position.
As the IDEC member who currently serves on the CCIDC Board was never officially appointed by IDEC, it is not in IDEC's purview to request resignation from that position. It is important to clarify the official position of IDEC taken through this action.
March 4, 2010
The American Society of Interior Designers (ASID) recently clarified its relationship with the California Council for Interior Design Certification (CCIDC), asking CCIDC to remove its board position inaccurately listed as representing ASID.
This listed "board representative" was not officially appointed by ASID, and was required to sign a non-disclosure agreement negating the basic premise of having a representative. Therefore, this individual was not a legitimate representative of ASID or its membership.
March 25, 2010
ASID praised as "man in the arena"
An industry publication, Office Insight, recently applauded the Florida court decision in the article titled "Interior Design: Victorious in Florida".
The court ruling was handed down in early February upholding the interior design practice act. Brad Powell, author of the mentioned article, has credited ASID for its legislative efforts. "ASID has kept its mind open and, fighting the slings and arrows of sometimes outrageous fortune and accusations, has emerged the victor and deserves the gratitude of the profession as a whole."
June 2, 2010
Georgia Governor Signs Legislation to Recognize Registered Interior Designers
New law recognizes interior designers as qualified to complete design drawings
WASHINGTON, D.C. (June 2, 2010) | The American Society of Interior Designers and its members applaud the State of Georgia, Gov. Sonny Purdue (R) and Rep. Sean Jerguson (R) on the passage of HB 231, a law that will allow registered interior designers to draft, seal and sign their own technical drawings for state approval. The bill was signed into law on June 2, 2010, and passed by a vote of 122 to 21.
“This legislation will go a long way in helping to make professional design services more efficient for the general public,” said Associate Director of Government and Public Affairs at ASID, Ryan Day.
The new law recognizes that registered interior designers are qualified in their own right to complete design drawings and will reduce costs for consumers.
“Previous requirements called for architectural or structural review even though there were no structural alterations in the design plans. These requirements significantly inflated project costs and increased costs for consumers,” Day noted.
In order to become a registered interior designer in the state of Georgia a designer must complete formal education in technical aspects of interior design, work under another registered designer for a specific time period and pass the certification exam.
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June 2010
ASID Withdraws from CCIDC, Message from Headquarters
The current situation does not allow ASID to fully participate and we do not believe that it supports the long term goals of ASID and its legislative policy. The Interior Design Educator’s Council (IDEC) also has made the same requests and has received the same answers."
May 2, 2011
ASID and IIDA Urge Lawmakers to Remove Measures Impacting Registered Interior Designers from Recent Florida Legislation
Last week, in a joint press conference, ASID and IIDA urged lawmakers to remove a provision from House Bill (HB) 5005 that would impact registered interior designers. The bill deregulates 14 professions and could end up costing Florida businesses millions of dollars in additional costs each year. Currently, interior designers are not required to be licensed by the state and are part of an already unregulated profession. However, a select number of interior designers looking to specialize in the profession have taken additional coursework, training and a national examination to become registered interior designers.
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ASID News: Florida Senate Votes to Protect Registered Interior Designers....House Bill 5005 Defeated in Senate
WASHINGTON D.C., (May 9, 2011) On Friday, May 6 the Florida Senate defeated HB 5005, the "Deregulating of Professions and Occupations" bill by a vote of 32-6.
"We are pleased the Florida Senate took the time necessary to thoughtfully consider the negative implications of eliminating commerical interior design registration," said Don Davis, ASID Director of Governmental and Public Affairs. "The Senate's decision to vote down H.B. 5005 is in the best interest of Floridians and the State's economy."
The Senate's decision to vote down H.B. 5005 will allow Florida's more than 2,800 registered interior designers to continue in their current practice."
MAY 9, 2011
NCIDQ Florida Legislative Update: Interior Designers retain right to practice in Florida.
Very early Saturday morning, the Florida Legislature adjourned without passing HB5005 that would have eliminated interior design regulation from Florida law. As has been the case, anyone may call themselves an "interior designer" and practice "interior design." The law applies only to registered interior designers who submit plans for permitting for buildings with public occupancies. TO READ COMPLETE ARTICLE CLICK HERE
May 17, 2011
Florida "Deregulations of Professions and Occupations" bill Defeated
Over the past several months, ASID and its members have been leading the effort against the attempted deregulation of commerical interior design in Florida. It is with great pleasure that we announce to you that House Bill 5005, the "Deregulation of Professions and Occupations" bill, was defeated in the Senate on Friday, May 6 by a resounding 32-6 vote.
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