Occupational licenses; criminal offense; prohibition

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AI Summary: This federal bill aims to address occupational licensing by prohibiting states from denying or revoking licenses based solely on an individual's criminal history. The bill seeks to remove barriers for individuals with criminal records seeking employment in licensed professions. By preventing discrimination based on criminal history, the bill aims to enhance opportunities for reentry into the workforce and reduce recidivism rates among formerly incarcerated individuals.

Latest Action: Introduced in House and read first time

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Actions (32):

  • 2024-01-17 : Introduced in House and read first time

  • 2024-01-17 : Assigned to House RA Committee

  • 2024-01-17 : Assigned to House RULES Committee

  • 2024-01-22 : House read second time

  • 2024-01-31 : House RA Committee action: Do Pass Amended, voting: (6-0-0-0-0-0)

  • 2024-02-05 : House RULES Committee action: constitutional and in proper form, voting: (9-0-0-0-0-0)

  • 2024-02-05 : House Committee of the Whole consent calendar

  • 2024-02-06 : House majority caucus: Do pass

  • 2024-02-06 : House minority caucus: Do pass

  • 2024-02-19 : House Committee of the Whole action: Retained on the Calendar

  • 2024-02-21 : House Committee of the Whole action: Do Pass Amended

  • 2024-02-22 : House third reading PASSED voting: (52-6-1-0)

  • 2024-02-23 : Transmit to Senate

  • 2024-02-29 : Introduced in Senate and read first time

  • 2024-02-29 : Assigned to Senate FICO Committee

  • 2024-02-29 : Assigned to Senate RULES Committee

  • 2024-03-04 : Senate read second time

  • 2024-03-11 : Senate FICO Committee action: Do Pass Amended, voting: (6-0-1-0)

  • 2024-03-18 : Senate RULES Committee action: Proper For Consideration, voting: (0-0-0-0)

  • 2024-03-19 : Senate minority caucus: Do pass

  • 2024-03-19 : Senate majority caucus: Do pass

  • 2024-03-22 : Senate Committee of the Whole consent calendar

  • 2024-03-26 : Senate Committee of the Whole action: Do Pass Amended

  • 2024-03-27 : Senate third reading PASSED voting: (28-0-2-0)

  • 2024-03-27 : Transmit to House

  • 2024-04-01 : House Conference Committee recommended

  • 2024-04-01 : House minority caucus: Conference

  • 2024-04-02 : House concurs

  • 2024-04-02 : House final reading PASSED, voting: (53-0-6-0)

  • 2024-04-02 : Transmitted to Governor

  • 2024-04-08 : Governor Signed

  • 2024-04-08 : Chapter 91

Roll Calls (12):
  • Roll Call Agency: House
  • Vote Date: 2024-01-31
  • Description: House Regulatory Affairs Committee Action (DPA)
  • Yea Votes: 6
  • Members Voting: Laurin Hendrix,Kevin Payne,Alma Hernandez,Cory McGarr,Michele Pena,Quanta Crews
  • Roll Call Agency: House
  • Vote Date: 2024-02-05
  • Description: House Rules Committee Action (C&P)
  • Yea Votes: 9
  • Members Voting: Gail Griffin,Lupe Contreras,Travis Grantham,Ben Toma,Leo Biasiucci,Teresa Martinez,Christopher Mathis,Oscar De Los Santos,Alexander Kolodin
  • Roll Call Agency: House
  • Vote Date: 2024-02-19
  • Description: House - Committee of the Whole (RET ON CAL)
  • Roll Call Agency: House
  • Vote Date: 2024-02-21
  • Description: House - Committee of the Whole (DPA)
  • Roll Call Agency: House
  • Vote Date: 2024-02-22
  • Description: House - Third Reading
  • Yea Votes: 52
  • Members Voting: Steve Montenegro,Laurin Hendrix,Gail Griffin,Lydia Hernandez,David Livingston,Travis Grantham,David Cook,Kevin Payne,Ben Toma,Tim Dunn,Leo Biasiucci,Alma Hernandez,Jennifer Pawlik,Myron Tsosie,Joseph Chaplik,Jacqueline Parker,Beverly Pingerelli,Justin Wilmeth,Quang Nguyen,Judy Schwiebert,Stephanie Stahl Hamilton,Melody Hernandez,Lupe Diaz,Teresa Martinez,Sarah Liguori,Marcelino Quiñonez,Christopher Mathis,Neal Carter,Selina Bliss,Matt Gress,John Gillette,Lorena Austin,Patricia Contreras,Nancy Gutierrez,Justin Heap,Rachel Jones,Alexander Kolodin,Analise Ortiz,Keith Seaman,Austin Smith,Laura Terech,Anastasia Travers,Seth Blattman,Consuelo Hernandez,Cory McGarr,Barbara Parker,Michele Pena,David Marshall,Julie Willoughby,Betty Villegas,Jevin Hodge,Charles Lucking
  • Nay Votes: 6
  • Members Voting: Lupe Contreras,Cesar Aguilar,Oscar De Los Santos,Mariana Sandoval,Mae Peshlakai,Quanta Crews
  • Excused Votes: 1
  • Members Voting: Michael Carbone
  • Roll Call Agency: Senate
  • Vote Date: 2024-03-11
  • Description: Senate Finance and Commerce Committee Action (DPA)
  • Yea Votes: 6
  • Members Voting: David Gowan,Javan Mesnard,Lela Alston,Denise Epstein,Shawnna Bolick,Brian Fernandez
  • Excused Votes: 1
  • Members Voting: Janae Shamp
  • Roll Call Agency: Senate
  • Vote Date: 2024-03-18
  • Description: Senate Rules Committee Action (PFC)
  • Roll Call Agency: Senate
  • Vote Date: 2024-03-26
  • Description: Senate - Committee of the Whole (DPA)
  • Roll Call Agency: Senate
  • Vote Date: 2024-03-27
  • Description: Senate - Third Reading
  • Yea Votes: 28
  • Members Voting: David Gowan,John Kavanagh,Catherine Miranda,Javan Mesnard,Lela Alston,Sally Gonzales,David Farnsworth,Sonny Borrelli,Warren Petersen,Thomas Shope,Rosanna Gabaldon,Anthony Kern,Denise Epstein,Sine Kerr,Frank Carroll,Shawnna Bolick,Jake Hoffman,Wendy Rogers,Christine Marsh,Theresa Hatathlie,Brian Fernandez,Janae Shamp,Eva Burch,Ken Bennett,Priya Sundareshan,Anna Hernandez,Justine Wadsack,Eva Diaz
  • Excused Votes: 2
  • Members Voting: Juan Mendez,Flavio Bravo
  • Roll Call Agency: House
  • Vote Date: 2024-04-01
  • Description: House - Concurrence
  • Roll Call Agency: House
  • Vote Date: 2024-04-02
  • Description: House - Third Reading
  • Yea Votes: 53
  • Members Voting: Steve Montenegro,Laurin Hendrix,Gail Griffin,Lydia Hernandez,Travis Grantham,David Cook,Kevin Payne,Ben Toma,Tim Dunn,Leo Biasiucci,Jennifer Pawlik,Myron Tsosie,Joseph Chaplik,Jacqueline Parker,Beverly Pingerelli,Justin Wilmeth,Quang Nguyen,Judy Schwiebert,Stephanie Stahl Hamilton,Melody Hernandez,Lupe Diaz,Teresa Martinez,Marcelino Quiñonez,Christopher Mathis,Neal Carter,Selina Bliss,Matt Gress,John Gillette,Cesar Aguilar,Lorena Austin,Patricia Contreras,Oscar De Los Santos,Nancy Gutierrez,Justin Heap,Rachel Jones,Alexander Kolodin,Analise Ortiz,Mariana Sandoval,Keith Seaman,Austin Smith,Laura Terech,Anastasia Travers,Seth Blattman,Cory McGarr,Barbara Parker,Michele Pena,David Marshall,Michael Carbone,Mae Peshlakai,Julie Willoughby,Betty Villegas,Charles Lucking,Elda Luna-Nájera
  • Excused Votes: 6
  • Members Voting: Lupe Contreras,David Livingston,Alma Hernandez,Sarah Liguori,Consuelo Hernandez,Quanta Crews
  • Roll Call Agency: House
  • Vote Date: 2024-04-02
  • Description: House - Concurrence
Amendments (4):
  • Name: HOUSE - Regulatory Affairs
  • BillId: HB2308
  • LegislativeSession: 2024 Regular Session
  • Description: HOUSE - Regulatory Affairs
  • FloorActionDate: 2024-01-30
  • Pdf:  H.2308HENDRIX.DOCX.htm
  • Name: HOUSE - Regulatory Affairs
  • BillId: HB2308
  • LegislativeSession: 2024 Regular Session
  • Description: HOUSE - Regulatory Affairs
  • FloorActionDate: 2024-02-01
  • Pdf:  H.2308REGULATORY AFFAIRS.DOCX.htm
  • Name: SENATE - Finance and Commerce
  • BillId: HB2308
  • LegislativeSession: 2024 Regular Session
  • Description: SENATE - Finance and Commerce
  • FloorActionDate: 2024-03-11
  • Pdf:  S.2308MESNARD.DOCX.htm
  • Name: SENATE - Finance and Commerce
  • BillId: HB2308
  • LegislativeSession: 2024 Regular Session
  • Description: SENATE - Finance and Commerce
  • FloorActionDate: 2024-03-12
  • Pdf:  S.2308FICO.DOCX.htm