Hopefully, by now, you
have heard that the Honorable Governor Corzine has
signed into law A-2146/S-1849.
This bill upgrades the
current certification of landscape architecture to a
full practice act. It also revises the definition of
the practice of Landscape Architecture to more
closely reflect our specializ e knowledge, skills
and abilities that are developed through education,
training and measured by examination.
My thanks go out to all
of the membership (in and out of NJ) who have helped
to make this happen through their continued support
and making the effort to contact the Legislature and
Governor to urge them to pass this bill.
Thanks must also go out
to the Executive Committee of NJASLA, over the
years, who's members have changed over time for
their support as well.
It is very difficult to
single out specific members and people who helped in
this effort, however, there are several who have
made an extra effort to make this bill happen. To
those, my most sincere thank you is offered:
A
very special thank you to:
The Honorable Jon Corzine,
Governor of New Jersey
The Honorable Bonnie Watson
Coleman, Assembly Sponsor
The Honorable Robert Gordon,
Senate Sponsor
Joe Simonetta-
Governmental Affairs Consultant for his effort and
patience.
Larry Powers, Esq. NJASLA
Chapter Attorney for his effort and patience.
Julia Lent & Staff- ASLA
National Director of Governmental Affairs
Chairman Jim Donovan (VTASLA)
and ASLA National Committee on Licensing
Jim Penrod (CLARB Director
of Examinations)
Jim Figurski (Past President
CLARB)
Cleve Turner (President
CLARB)
And last but not by any
means least...
Roy DeBoer, Nick Tufaro,
Jerry Lewis, Dave Roberts, Helen Heinrich, Mark Anderson
In the coming months the
NJASLA Legislative Committee and Executive Committee
will be contacting you to build upon this
valiant achievement. We will need to keep the
effort strong and active as regulatory changes are
proposed based upon the new bill.
Some activities will
include:
1. ASLA Advocacy Network
to thank the Governor and Legislature for passing
the bill.
2. Fund raising efforts
to re-fortify our Political Action Committee "War
Chest"
3. Future efforts/events
to maintain & build the positive relationship
between the profession and the legislature.
4.
Other pertinent legislative related events.
This is a great day for
the profession and chapter. Let's keep the momentum
going!
Jeffrey A. Tandul, CLA,
ASLA, M.Arch.
Chairman NJASLA
Legislative Committee
Member ASLA National
Committee on Licensing
Past Member CLARB- LARE
Graphic Examination Writing Committee
