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AB-2772 passed committee yesterday — a meaningful step away from the deregulation trend we've watched spread across the country. But the hearing also made something uncomfortably clear: every opponent of this bill was a large architectural firm. Every supporter was an independent interior designer. This isn't a public safety debate. It's a business-size and professional-territory debate dressed up as one. A few notes from the room: → The AB-1796 conflict referenced in Section 15 went undiscussed entirely. → Opposition raised objections about local representation — yet CCIDC is led by local interior designers. The inconsistency didn't go unnoticed. → IIDA NorCal publicly promoted a rally to oppose the bill, offering attendees a free t-shirt and a chance to win $500 in a raffle. Readers can judge for themselves whether incentivized attendance belongs in a legislative process. → One testimony's reminder was simple but important: licensure isn't a shortcut to career advancement — it's a floor for competent, accountable practice. Agree, disagree with these notes? Please leave your comments and thoughts below! #InteriorDesign #AB2772 #DesignLegislation #ProfessionalLicensure #PublicPolicy #InteriorDesignAdvocacy #CCIDC #IIDA #DesignIndustry #GreenTapeMeasure 📊 Research, citations, and full organization disclosures are available at our website.

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