Alabama bill passes House. Alabama House Bill 276, a bill that would regulate the practice of interior design and grant permitting privileges for sealed interior designers, passed the House on Thursday, April 19 by a vote of 76-13. The bill, which was introduced by Representative Galiher on Feb. 8, passed the House Committee on Boards and Commissions on March 7 by a voice vote. It will now be introduced in the Senate and referred to a Senate committee for consideration. The deadline for entries is Dec. 31.
National study suggests that classroom design affects student performance.
Senate Committee approves Illinois Bill. The second reading was ordered and scheduled for May 1. The bill, which passed the House on March 26, was introduced on Feb. 8 by Representatives Pankau and Currie. Register now for ASID University Campus and NeoCon in Chicago. The next ASID University Campus is being held in Chicago on June 17 - the day before the opening of the NeoCon World's Trade Fair.