An Act Relating To The Licensure Of Military-Connected Individuals.

AI Summary

The bill aims to facilitate and expedite the professional licensure process for military-connected individuals, such as spouses and veterans, by requiring state licensing authorities to consider relevant military training and experience when granting licenses. It also encourages states to enter into interstate compacts for reciprocity of licenses across state lines. This legislation intends to reduce barriers for military families transitioning between states due to reassignments and deployments, ultimately promoting workforce mobility and employment opportunities for those connected to the military.

• 2024-01-29: introduced in House

• 2024-01-29: to Committee on Committees (H)

• 2024-02-05: to Licensing, Occupations, & Administrative Regulations (H)

• 2024-02-07: reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar

• 2024-02-08: 2nd reading, to Rules

• 2024-02-21: posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Thursday, February 22, 2024

• 2024-02-27: 3rd reading, passed 95-0

• 2024-02-28: received in Senate

• 2024-02-28: to Committee on Committees (S)

• 2024-03-11: to Veterans, Military Affairs, & Public Protection (S)

• 2024-03-21: reported favorably, 1st reading, to Consent Calendar

• 2024-03-22: 2nd reading, to Rules as a consent bill

• 2024-03-25: posted for passage in the Consent Orders of the Day for Tuesday, March 26, 2024

• 2024-03-26: passed over and retained in the Consent Orders of the Day

• 2024-03-27: passed over and retained in the Consent Orders of the Day

• 2024-03-28: 3rd reading, passed 38-0

• 2024-03-28: received in House

• 2024-03-28: enrolled, signed by Speaker of the House

• 2024-03-28: enrolled, signed by President of the Senate

• 2024-03-28: delivered to Governor

• 2024-04-09: signed by Governor (Acts Ch. 137)