Interior Design Legislation in California with Amanda Humphrey and Mary Oliver
California, really has a unique circumstance when it comes to interior design legislation. Despite popular belief they do not have occupational regulation for Interior Design. This episode with Mary Oliver (now at Devcom Construction) and Amanda Humphrey (AHumphrey@hhendy.com ) dispels a lot of the myths surrounding the state, and really talks about the hurdles faced by Commercial Interior Designers who work there. Enjoy!
Timestamps:
Welcome & Intro: 00:13
Disclaimer & General Background: 3:27
California Interior Design Legislation History: 5:36
Current Structure in California: 15:58
Current Draft Bill Language: 29:33
Working with a Lobbyist, Why this is an Important Issue & What Comes Next: 39:44
Action Items: 52:21
Outro: 01:00:20
Show Notes:
You can find our latest episodes, including the series on Legislation here.
Information on the NCARB Findings on Interior Design and Architecture as well as
AIA Official Stance on Interior Design in the show notes for Interior Design Legislation Part 1
Most up to date info from IIDA HQ can be found here.
CLCID California Legislative Coalition for Interior Designers
Senate Bill 153: Introduced the Title Act in January 1991 in California. More info from ASID here.
Could not find any info on other professions regulated by a non profit, versus a state agency
ASID led coalition in 2008 for licensure with SB1312
2012 AB2482
CAB - California Architecture Board
2016 Occupational Report - Can’t find the link, but please share if you have it!
AIA California Adopts New Position on Interior Design
Current Interior Design Legislation for California
IDEX Exam - State Specific
Consortium for Interior Design in California
CALBO - California Building Officials
