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HB 2569: occupational licensing; reciprocity

PRIME SPONSOR: Representative Petersen, LD 12

BILL STATUS: Regulatory Affairs

                               

 

Overview

☐ Prop 105 (45 votes) ☐ Prop 108 (40 votes) ☐ Emergency (40 votes) ☐ Fiscal NoteApplies the reciprocity requirements for occupational licensure that are currently provided to military spouses to individuals who establish residency in this state.

History

A license or certificate is required to be issued without an exam to a person who is married to an active duty member of the U.S. Armed Forces and is accompanying that member to an official permanent change of station to a military installation in this state if the person meets all statutorily outlined criteria.

These criteria include: 1) the person is currently licensed or certified in at least one other state and is in good standing; 2) the person has been certified or licensed by another state for at least a year; 3) the other state verifies that the individual met the requirements relating to education, work experience and clinical supervision; 4) the person previously passed the required examination; 5) the person has not had a license or certificate revoked or voluntarily surrendered a license or certificate while under investigation for unprofessional conduct; 6) the person has not been disciplined by another regulating entity, unless the matter was resolved; 7) the person does not have a pending complaint, allegation or investigation relating to unprofessional conduct; and 8) the person pays all applicable fees (A.R.S. § 32-4302).

Provisions

1.       Requires an occupational license or certificate to be issued to a person who establishes residency in this state and meets all statutorily outlined criteria. (Sec. 1)

2.       Removes the requirement that a license or certificate be issued without an exam. (Sec. 1)

3.       Modifies the statutorily outlined criteria regarding issuance of a license or certificate by:

a.       Removing language allowing a regulating entity to require a person to practice under the direct supervision of a licensee or certificate holder if the person has been licensed or certified for less than five years; and

b.       Prohibiting a person from having a disqualifying criminal history as determined by the regulating entity. (Sec. 1)

4.       Allows a regulating entity that administers an examination on Arizona laws as part of the application process to require an out-of-state applicant to pass the examination.  (Sec. 1)

5.       Specifies that a licensed individual is subject to the laws regulating the person's practice in this state and to the regulating entity's jurisdiction. (Sec. 1)

6.       Outlines exemptions as follows:

a.       A license or registration certificate for private investigators and security guards;

b.       A requirement for a fingerprint clearance card; and

c.        Criteria for a license, permit or certificate of eligibility established by an interstate compact. (Sec. 1)

7.       Makes clarifying, technical and conforming changes. (Sec. 1)

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11.   Fifty-fourth Legislature                       HB 2569

12.   First Regular Session                            Version 1: Regulatory Affairs

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