Bill No.:                     SF0130                                   Drafter:  JWL

 

LSO No.:                   13LSO-0551                         Effective Date:  Immediate

 

Enrolled Act No.:    SEA0065

 

Chapter No.:            CH0198

 

Prime Sponsor:       Senator Landen

 

Catch Title:              Professional licensing-military.

 

Subject:                     Provides for recognition of military experience by professional licensing boards.

 

 

Summary/Major Elements:

 

·        This act requires professional and occupational licensing boards under Title 33, in determining if an applicant meets educational and training requirements for licensure, to consider an applicant’s relevant education, training and experience received as a member of the armed forces, National Guard or naval militia.

 

·        The act does not apply to attorneys or any profession having authority to prescribe drugs that can be obtained only by prescription.

 

·     The act is effective immediately and applies to applications for professional licensing received on or after July 1, 2013.