HB4497 H GO AM 2-16

Smith 3192

The Committee on Government Organization moves to amend the bill on page one, by striking out everything after the enacting clause and inserting in lieu thereof the following:

“ARTICLE 1F. PRIVILEGES AND PROHIBITIONS.

§15-1F-12. Reciprocity for occupational or professional licensing for military spouses.

(a) The spouse of a person who is mobilized for military duty in the Armed Forces of the United States by the President of the United States may apply for licensure or certification, as applicable, to an occupational or professional licensing board or commission if the applicant holds a valid license or certification for the profession issued by another state, the District of Columbia, or a possession or territory of the United States, and whose license or certification is not and has not been the subject of disciplinary action in that jurisdiction, and which criteria meet or exceed the requirements for licensure or certification in this state.

(b) The reciprocity provided in this section applies to, but is not limited to, occupational or professional licensing or certification boards, commissions, or other agencies:

(1) Under chapter 30 of this code;

(2) Incidental to certification of teachers;

(3) Under chapter 21 of this code;

(4) Under §19-10B-1 et seq. of this code;

(5) Under §19-5A-1 et seq. of this code; and

(6) Under §19-16A-1 et seq. of this code.

(c) The applicant shall submit the following to the relevant board, commission, or agency:

(1) A completed application for a reciprocal license or certification, as developed by the board;

(2) The required application fee;

(3) Proof that the applicant is married to a member of the Armed Forces of the United States who is mobilized for military duty; and

(4) Proof that the applicant holds a valid license or certification for the profession issued by another state, the District of Columbia, or a possession or territory of the United States, and whose license or certification is not and has not been the subject of disciplinary action in that jurisdiction.

(d) A board, commission, or agency may require the applicant to submit to a criminal history records check, for which payment is made by the applicant, and the board, commission, or agency may deny a request for a reciprocal license or certification if the criminal history records check provides reason to believe that the applicant does not meet the requirements of the board, commission, or agency or presents a safety risk to the public.

(e) For purposes of this section “occupational or professional licensing or certification” includes any requirement in this code or a state agency rule that requires an individual to obtain permission from the state to engage in a business activity.”

Adopted

Rejected