SB443

Senate Bill 443 amends the duties and operational procedures of the State Board of Appraisers, Abstracters, and Home Inspectors. The bill updates licensing requirements, including notice procedures for examinations and renewals, and adds provisions regarding criminal background checks for applicants. It repeals several sections of existing law, such as those governing the use of seals, the use of abstracts as evidence, and certain internal investigation protocols. The bill also clarifies definitions, such as the distinction between valuation and evaluation in real estate appraisals and the definition of a residential unit for home inspectors. Additionally, it modifies the composition and disciplinary hearing procedures of the regulatory board. Finally, the bill declares an emergency, allowing it to take effect immediately upon enactment.