Oct. 8, 2025 · show notes

ABOUT THIS EPISODE

Interior Design Legislation in California with Amanda Humphrey and Mary Oliver

California, really has a unique circumstance when it comes to interior design legislation. Despite popular belief they do not have occupational regulation for Interior Design. This episode with Mary Oliver and Amanda Humphrey dispels a lot of the myths surrounding the state, and really talks about the hurdles faced by Commercial Interior Designers who work there. Enjoy!

Timestamps:

Welcome & Intro: 00:13

Disclaimer & General Background: 3:27

California Interior Design Legislation History:

Current Structure in California: 17:00

Current Draft Bill Language: 1:13:06

Working with a Lobbyist, Why this is an Important Issue & What Comes Next:

Action Items: 1:30:10

Outro: 01:13 7:40

Show Notes:

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SHOW NOTES 🔗

00:00:13Welcome & Intro

00:03:27Disclaimer & Background

00:05:36California Interior Design Legislation History

00:15:58Current Structure in California

00:29:33Current Draft Bill Language

00:39:44Working with a Lobbyist, Why this is an Important Issue & What Comes Next

00:52:21Action Items

01:00:20Outro

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