RECOGNITION OF LICENSES ACT House SponsorsRep. Paul Jacobs, Blaine Wilhour, Ryan Spain and Anthony DeLuca 1/7/2025HouseSession Sine Die New Act Creates the Universal Recognition of Occupational Licenses Act. Defines terms, including that "board" means a government agency, board, department, or other government entity that regulates a lawful occupation and issues an occupational license or government certification to an individual. Provides that, notwithstanding any other State law to the contrary, a board in the State shall issue an occupational license or government certification to a person who holds an occupational license or government certification in another state if the person satisfies specified conditions. Provides that, notwithstanding any other State law to the contrary, a board shall issue an occupational license or government certification to a person upon application based on work experience in another state if the person satisfies specified conditions. Sets forth provisions concerning State law examinations; decisions of a board; appeals; State laws and jurisdiction; exceptions to the Act; limitations of the Act; application fees; and emergency powers. Effective immediately. 2/9/2024HouseFiled with the Clerk by Rep. Paul Jacobs 2/9/2024HouseFirst Reading 2/9/2024HouseReferred to Rules Committee 3/12/2024HouseAssigned to Executive Committee 3/19/2024HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Blaine Wilhour 3/20/2024HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Ryan Spain 4/5/2024HouseRule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee 4/16/2024HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Anthony DeLuca 1/7/2025HouseSession Sine Die