May 29, 2008 IDCC updated you on the progress of SB 1312. As you know, the decision was made to not present the bill to the full Senate because of the concerns raised by community colleges. Yes, this particular bill is dead, but we and our determination for a Practice Act for Interior Designers lives on. The Coalition has begun meetings with community college representatives and other stakeholders, to discuss the provisions of the bill and to clarify what was and was not included in the text of SB 1312.

Despite our best efforts, there was considerable confusion about the legislation and its intention. It is important as we go forward that the record is corrected and that we continue the important dialogue about this significant issue. Please click on this link to read the letter we provided to community college representatives. We want to share with you some of the issues that were raised and the information IDCC provided to them.

The Coalition has great respect for the many ways interior designers come to the profession, and specifically made room for all interior designers to have the opportunity, if they choose, to become registered in SB 1312.

As we progress with our efforts, we will continue to keep you updated.

The Interior Design Coalition of California is having our Annual Meeting in San Diego on June 28, 2008. There will be reports and updates on our activities this past year, SB 1312 and our goal of Practice Act legislation for interior designers.

San Diego Design Institute,
8565 Commerce Avenue, Room 202,
San Diego, California 92121
11:00 am to 12:30 pm

IDCC would like to thank our supportive author, Senator Leland Yee and his staff, our dynamic lobbyist, Kathy VanOsten, all of our dedicated members and many others for their hard work and participation this past year in bringing forward SB 1312 to the Senate. Stay tuned, there is more to come.