The bill amends the Occupational Code of Michigan, specifically sections 303a and 411, to update the terms of office for board members and the procedures for license renewal and reinstatement. It establishes that the term of office for appointed board members will commence on specific dates depending on the profession, such as Accountancy in July and Architects in April. Additionally, the bill clarifies that a license or registration lapses the day after its expiration date and allows individuals who fail to renew on time to do so within 60 days by paying a late fee. It also outlines the conditions under which individuals can be relicensed or reregistered without examination if they apply within three years of expiration.

Furthermore, the bill introduces a temporary exemption from renewal fees and continuing education requirements for licensees mobilized for military duty, requiring them to notify the department of their status. It mandates the department to issue or deny licenses within 90 days of receiving a completed application and includes provisions for reporting on application processing metrics. The bill also repeals Article 22 of the Occupational Code and Section 15 of the State License Fee Act, which may pertain to landscape architects and other licensing matters.

Statutes affected:
House Introduced Bill: 339.303, 339.411, 339.2201, 339.2211, 338.2215