Occupational Licenses for Veterans and Service Members
What changed between versions
Requires the Division of Professional Licensing to accept military skills, experience, and training as substitutes for civilian licensure requirements when they are deemed substantially equivalent.
Mandates the creation and maintenance of a public document or spreadsheet detailing which military credentials substitute for specific civilian license requirements.
Requires the Department of Veterans and Military Affairs to consult with the Division of Professional Licensing regarding veteran licensing.
Defines 'License' and 'Service member' specifically for the purpose of this new veteran licensing section.
Establishes a sunset provision requiring a report to the Business and Labor Interim Committee by November 1, 2028, on the number of licenses granted to veterans.
Creates the Department of Veterans and Military Affairs with a veteran executive director to manage veteran-related state activities and coordinate with licensing divisions.
Sets the effective date of the bill as May 6, 2026, and establishes a repeal date for the reporting requirement on January 1, 2029.
