Land Surveyors (Amendment) Bill

Explore the details of bill number 21/2024.

Summary

The Land Surveyors (Amendment) Bill 2024 seeks to amend the Land Surveyors Act 1991 to facilitate mutual recognition arrangements for land surveyors, including foreign land surveyors registered under such agreements.
Key amendments include the introduction of definitions for foreign competent authorities, registered foreign surveyors, and establishing annual registrations for foreign land surveyors.
The Bill introduces provisions for the Board to maintain a register of foreign surveyors, and it allows registered foreign surveyors to practice survey work in Singapore under certain conditions.
It also revises penalties for various offenses related to the practice of surveying, increasing maximum fines and stipulating that penalties must be paid into the Consolidated Fund.
The legislation will not incur extra financial costs for the Government, according to the explanatory statement.

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Timeline

Bill introduced

The bill is formally presented in Parliament for consideration.

5 months ago

First reading

The bill's title and key objectives are read out, but no debate occurs at this stage.

5 months ago

Second reading

Members of Parliament debate the bill's general principles and overall merits.

4 months ago

Select committee

The bill is examined in detail by a select committee, which may suggest amendments.

4 months ago

Third reading

Members of Parliament debate the final version of the bill, including any amendments made.

4 months ago

Voting

The bill is voted on by the Members of Parliament and, if it receives the required majority, it becomes law. Do note that an exact vote may not be counted; the 'ayes' can simply be louder than the 'noes'.

4 months ago

Bill passed

The bill is passed and becomes law.

4 months ago