In general, I support reasonable continuing education requirements.  For engineers that are registered in multiple states, the problem arises when each state places restrictions on what CE providers are acceptable.  One of the states where I am registered requires that you purchase CE courses from an approved list of providers.  The vast majority of these providers cater only to engineers in that state.  As a result, CE courses taken in support of another state's requirements cannot be used in the first state.

My employer does reimburse some of the costs of PE licensure, including some CE requirements.  However, like most employers, there are monetary limits to this benefit.  Ultimately, any money spent in excess of the benefit comes out of my own pocket.

I am currently registered in six states.  As each state implements CE requirements that cannot be shared with other states, the costs to comply with each state's requirements increases.  The vast majority of those additional funds are borne solely by me.  A number of other people have commented that they might have to drop registration in some states as a result of these CE requirements.  I would also have to seriously consider which states to maintain.

My recommendation would be to have CE requirements that allow engineers to meet the requirements with minimum additional expense.