House File No. 1074 is a proposed legislative bill in Minnesota aimed at altering the qualifications and licensing requirements for several professions, including architects, engineers, surveyors, landscape architects, geoscientists, and interior designers. Here's a summary of the key changes proposed by the bill:

1. Qualifications of Board Members:

   • Reduces the required years of engagement in the relevant profession from ten to five years before a member can serve on the board.
   • Lowers the duration for which a member must have been in charge of professional work from five to two years.

2. Issuance of Licenses:

   • Establishes that the board will issue licenses to applicants who are over 25 years old, of good moral character, and who meet the experience and educational qualifications set by the board.
   • Allows individuals holding valid licenses from other jurisdictions with equivalent standards to practice in Minnesota.

3. Examination Requirements:

   • Maintains the requirement for applicants to undergo examinations, with changes to ensure that at least one member evaluating qualifications is licensed in the same profession.

4. Temporary Military License:

   • Stipulates the establishment of a temporary license for military personnel in the relevant professions.

5. Regulatory Actions:

   • Discusses various powers of the board, including issuing cease and desist orders and taking actions against licensees, such as denial or revocation of licenses, based on misconduct or insufficient qualifications.

6. Procedural Changes for Hearings and Orders:

   • Details processes for service of orders, hearings, and the issuance of final orders by the board concerning disciplinary actions and other regulatory matters.

7. Specific Provisions for Temporary Suspension:

   • Outlines the procedures for temporary suspension of a license, including immediate effects, rights to hearings, and the timeline for subsequent proceedings.

8. Inactive Licenses:

   • Specifies actions the board can take against individuals with lapsed licenses, including revocation or suspension effective from the last active date or imposing civil penalties.

This bill aims to streamline and modify regulatory requirements and procedures for the governance and discipline of architects, engineers, and other related professionals, thus impacting how licensing and professional oversight are administered within these professions in Minnesota.