- SB 1312 will exclude many designers from becoming registered because of hard-to-meet requirements.
- SB 1312 will "criminalize" certain acts by interior designers, subjecting them to severe penalties.
- SB 1312 does not protect the consumer from harm and does not justify adding another layer of bureaucracy at taxpayer's expense to our already overburdened state budget.
- SB 1312 will raise exam and licensing costs (and may raise liability insurance), all of which will result in higher prices passed on to the consumer.
- SB 1312 requires the NCIDQ only. This is an expensive private exam (currently $1,120.00) with strict registration requirements that are difficult to achieve. As a private exam, the NCIDQ can raise their fees and
requirements should they so choose without any oversight by the state of California.
- SB 1312 calls for "experience only" to qualify to become registered, but the NCIDQ exam does not allow "experience only" to register for the exam.
- SB 1312 requires all registrants to personally appear before a board in Sacramento to take an oath at candidate expense.
- SB 1312 has no provision for a registered interior designer to submit plans to local building officials and state agencies.
Amended SB1312 is bad for consumers and bad for the state.
It's just bad legislation!
CLCID supports the current Certified Interior Designer Law
and the California Council for Interior Design Certification (CCIDC). We believe in incrementally strengthening the existing interior design statute which serves the public at no cost to the state.
What can you do? 1. Read amended SB 1312
2. Attend the April 14 Senate Business, Professions and Economic Development Committee meeting in Sacramento (see event details below)
3. Contact your state Senator and
members of the B&P committee by April 8.
4. Support CLCID. (see details below)
Upcoming Events
Monday, April 14, 2008
Senate Business, Professions and Economic Development Committee (meeting on SB 1312)
State Capitol, 1:30 P.M. in Room 3191.
Sacramento, CA
April 16, 2008
CLCID Board Meeting
Sacramento, CA
May 3, 2008
CCIDC Annual Board Meeting
San Diego, CA July 29, 2008
CLCID Industry Showcase
Radisson Hotel
Newport Beach, CA
July 30, 2008
CLCID Board Meeting
Newport Beach, CA Sept. 16, 2008
CLCID Board Meeting
Joint Chapter Meetings NKBA San Diego and So. Cal,
San Diego, CA
Support CLCID
For 25 years, CLCID is the Voice of California Commercial and Residential Interior Designers.
Become a Benefactor
Benefactor's donate $100 (or more) and have their name and product published on the CLCID Web site for one year. By becoming a Benefactor individuals or companies show their support to safeguard the future
of professional Interior Designers in the state of California.
Join CLCID
Go to our membership page
and select from three categories of membership:
- Individual
- Student/Educator
- Industry
Just complete the appropriate form and send it back by Fax 909-899-7129 or e-mail office@clcid.org
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For more information on CLCID, visit www.CLCID.org Thank you for your support. |
