FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
May 9, 2011
CONTACT:
Allison Levy, JDSenior Director, Government and Regulatory Affairs
International Interior Design Association
222 Merchandise Mart Plaza, Suite 567, Chicago, IL 60654 USA
222 Merchandise Mart Plaza, Suite 567, Chicago, IL 60654 USA
312-467-1950 or alevy@iida.org
House Bill 5005 Defeated in Senate
CHICAGO, IL -- On Friday, May 6 the Florida Senate defeated H.B. 5005, the “Deregulating of Professions and Occupations” bill, by a vote of 32-6.
“Licensing in Florida has created a robust design industry that employs thousands of Floridians and contributes significantly to the economy,” said Allison Levy, IIDA Senior Director of Government and Regulatory Affairs. “This vote by the Florida Senate ensures interior designers’ continued opportunity to contribute to their fullest capabilities.”
The Senate’s decision to vote down H.B. 5005 will allow Florida’s more than 2,800 registered interior designers to continue in their current practice. We thank our many members, whose tremendous grassroots efforts contributed to this decision.
IIDA and ASID strongly support voluntarily licensing that provides expanded practice opportunities for interior designers, allowing qualified designers to work independently in code-based built environments.
For more information, please contact International Interior Design Association info@iida.org
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