Modifies provisions relating to professional licensing

Two specific statutory sections were removed from the list of repealed laws, reducing the total count from twenty-nine to twenty-seven.

New definitions were added for 'Department', 'Director', and 'Division' to clarify the administrative structure.

A new requirement was established to create a 'Division of Professional Registration' assigned to the Department of Commerce and Insurance, headed by a director appointed by the governor.

The bill header and introductory text were updated to reflect the Senate's perfected version, removing House-specific markings.

Added new sections regulating the licensing of assisted living, skilled nursing, and intermediate care facilities, including requirements for financial capacity and criminal background checks for operators.

Modified the original respiratory therapist section to include a conditional license option for applicants pending background check results, with specific restrictions on duration and renewal.

Added provisions allowing the department to inspect facilities, copy records, and obtain court orders for entry if a licensed operator refuses access.

Changed the repealed statutes list to include numerous new sections related to various professional licenses, indicating a major expansion of the bill's regulatory reach.