Summary of Original Version

Create a new section of KRS Chapter 314A to enact and enter into the Respiratory Care Interstate Compact with all other jurisdictions that legally join in the compact; declare the purpose of the compact; define terms; establish participation requirements; recognize a licensure privilege and establish requirements; designate home state licensure for active military members; establish penalties and adverse actions against a licensee; establish the Respiratory Care Interstate Compact Commission; create membership rules, establish voting requirements, and permit the commission to establish rules and perform duties; require the compact commission to create a data system and outline the requirements; permit the executive and judicial branches within each state to enforce the compact; establish dispute resolution and outline termination procedures.

Summary of Amendment: House Committee Substitute 1

Summary Retain original provisions, except establish that employees and agents of the Respiratory Care Interstate Compact Commission have the same legal immunity protections as officials, employees, and agents of the Commonwealth.

Summary of Amendment: Senate Committee Substitute 1

Summary Retain original provisions and specify applicability of the Respiratory Care Interstate Compact to Kentucky state law and administrative regulations; include provisions from the Dietitian Licensure Compact; specify applicability of the Dietitian Licensure Compact to Kentucky state law and administrative regulations; include the Athletic Trainer Compact; specify applicability of the Athletic Trainer Compact to Kentucky state law and administrative regulations; make technical corrections.

Summary of Amendment: Senate Committee Amendment 1 -- J. Adams

Summary Make title amendment.

Summary of Amendment: Senate Floor Amendment 1 -- J. Adams

Summary Add background check requirements to the Dietitian Licensure Compact; update immunity language for the executive director and employees or representatives of the interstate commission acting within the scope of their duties.

Summary of Amendment: Senate Floor Amendment 2 -- J. Adams

Summary Add background check requirements to the Dietitian Licensure Compact; update immunity language for the executive director and employees or representatives of the interstate compact commissions acting within the scope of their duties.