Bill Status of HB 5608   103rd General Assembly

Short Description:  RECOGNITION OF LICENSES ACT

House Sponsors
Rep. Paul Jacobs, Blaine Wilhour, Ryan Spain and Anthony DeLuca

Last Action  View All Actions

DateChamber Action
  1/7/2025HouseSession Sine Die

Statutes Amended In Order of Appearance
New Act

Synopsis As Introduced
Creates the Universal Recognition of Occupational Licenses Act. Defines terms, including that “board” means a government agency, board, department, or other government entity that regulates a lawful occupation and issues an occupational license or government certification to an individual. Provides that, notwithstanding any other State law to the contrary, a board in the State shall issue an occupational license or government certification to a person who holds an occupational license or government certification in another state if the person satisfies specified conditions. Provides that, notwithstanding any other State law to the contrary, a board shall issue an occupational license or government certification to a person upon application based on work experience in another state if the person satisfies specified conditions. Sets forth provisions concerning State law examinations; decisions of a board; appeals; State laws and jurisdiction; exceptions to the Act; limitations of the Act; application fees; and emergency powers. Effective immediately.

Actions 
DateChamber Action
  2/9/2024HouseFiled with the Clerk by Rep. Paul Jacobs
  2/9/2024HouseFirst Reading
  2/9/2024HouseReferred to Rules Committee
  3/12/2024HouseAssigned to Executive Committee
  3/19/2024HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Blaine Wilhour
  3/20/2024HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Ryan Spain
  4/5/2024HouseRule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee
  4/16/2024HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Anthony DeLuca
  1/7/2025HouseSession Sine Die

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