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Legislative SupportNSPS Legislative UpdatesNSPS Director Jim Craddock and Executive Director Sherri Barron attended NSPS Day on the Hill on March 18, 2025, where they met with five congressional offices to discuss key legislative issues. They advocated for a Workforce Development provision in the 2026 NDAA to help transitioning servicemembers with surveying and geospatial experience enter the profession. They also sought backing for a "Sense of Congress" resolution emphasizing the critical role of licensing for surveyors, engineers, and architects in protecting public safety amid discussions on occupational licensing reform. Lastly, they supported legislation to assist property owners in preserving and reestablishing survey monumentation that was lost due to natural disasters. Use the links below to review the issue papers on these topics. Protection of Professional Licensing Click here to view the 2025 NSPS government affairs report. Legislative UpdatesDPS Agency Changes - June 27, 2025In 2023, North Carolina repealed G.S. 102‑1.1, removing the statutory definition of NAD 83 as part of legislation adopting NATRF2022. Senate Bill 710 includes a technical correction to restore G.S. 102‑1.1, re-establishing NAD 83 in state law. The bill has passed both chambers and is now awaiting the governor's approval. Neighbor State License Recognition Act - July 3, 2025House Bill 763, the Neighbor State License Recognition Act, passed both the House and the Senate with overwhelming support and is now awaiting action by the governor. Governor Stein signed the bill on July 3rd. It will become law on October 1, 2025. NCSS actively advocated for an exemption for professional land surveyors, but despite our efforts, the final version of the bill did not include one. Under the new law, the North Carolina Board of Examiners for Engineers and Surveyors (NCBELS) is charged with ensuring that applicants from South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia, Georgia, and West Virginia, who become residents of North Carolina, demonstrate competency in the profession before being granted a North Carolina license. Right of Entry - June 10, 2025NCSS has been actively working with state legislators to relocate the right-of-entry language for surveyors from Chapter 89C to the Trespass law. This proposed change has passed the House and is currently awaiting review in the Senate. Please note that legislative language is subject to change—it can be amended by either chamber or transferred between bills as the process moves forward. Other Bills We Are Monitoring |