Senate Sponsors: TROTTER. House Sponsors: SAVIANO-JONES,LOU-BURKE Short description: ACUPUNCTURE PRAC-ISSUE LICENSE Synopsis of Bill as introduced: Amends the Acupuncture Practice Act to provide that on and after January 1, 2000, the Department of Professional Regulation shall issue a license to an applicant who submits proof of graduating from an accredited school, in addition to meeting current qualification requirements. SENATE AMENDMENT NO. 1. Provides that on and after January 1, 2002 (instead of January 1, 2000) an applicant shall submit proof of graduating from an accredited school or proof of completing a comprehensive educational program approved by the Department of Professional Regulation (instead of proof of graduating from a foreign college of acupuncture and oriental medicine). On January 1, 2002, removes the requirement that the applicant meet any other qualifications established by rule of the Department. Last action on Bill: PUBLIC ACT.............................. 90-0723 Last action date: 98-08-07 Location: Senate Amendments to Bill: AMENDMENTS ADOPTED: HOUSE - 0 SENATE - 1 END OF INQUIRY Full Text Bill Status