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.