Requesting a study on the costs and benefits of establishing an Office of the State Architect.

The bill requests the Department of Accounting and General Services to conduct a study on the costs and benefits of creating an Office of the State Architect. This office would centralize the design review and approval process for state construction projects, ensuring compliance with building codes and construction standards. The study will analyze the costs and benefits of requiring the State Architect to review plans and issue design approvals, employing qualified architects and engineers, and assigning inspectors to state construction projects.

Requesting a study on the costs and benefits of establishing an Office of the State Architect.

The bill requests the Department of Accounting and General Services to conduct a study on the costs and benefits of creating an Office of the State Architect. This office would centralize the design review and approval process for state construction projects, ensuring compliance with building codes and construction standards. The study will analyze the costs and benefits of requiring the State Architect to review plans and issue design approvals, employing qualified architects and engineers, and assigning inspectors to state construction projects.