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SB-1240 Shorthand reporters.(2003-2004)

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CALIFORNIA LEGISLATURE— 2003–2004 REGULAR SESSION

Senate Bill
No. 1240

Introduced  by  Senator Aanestad

February 12, 2004

An act to amend Section 8022 of the Business and Professions Code, relating to shorthand reporters.


LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL'S DIGEST


SB 1240, as introduced, Aanestad. Shorthand reporters.
Existing law regulates and certifies shorthand reporters by the Court Reporters Board of California in the Department of Consumer Affairs, and requires an applicant for a certificate to engage in the practice of shorthand to comply with specified application requirements.
This bill would make nonsubstantive changes to these provisions.
Vote: MAJORITY   Appropriation: NO   Fiscal Committee: NO   Local Program: NO  

The people of the State of California do enact as follows:


SECTION 1.

 Section 8022 of the Business and Professions Code is amended to read:

8022.
 (a) Each applicant for a certificate under this chapter shall file an application with the executive officer, on a form as prescribed by the board. The last date to file an application shall be a set number of days as established by the board’s regulations. The application shall be accompanied by the required fee. For purposes of determining the date upon which an application is deemed filed with the executive officer, the date of postmark as affixed by the United States Postal Service, or the date certified by a bona fide private courier service on the envelope containing the application shall control.
(b) Nothing in this section shall be construed to limit the board’s authority to seek from any applicant any other information pertinent to the background, education, and experience of the applicant that may be deemed necessary in order to evaluate the applicant’s qualifications and fitness for licensure.