SPONSOR: Oehlerking
This bill specifies that, any person who has at least three years of work experience in an occupation or profession in another state or the District of Columbia that does not use a license to regulate that occupation or profession may submit an application for a license in Missouri, with proof of experience and U.S. citizenship, to the relevant oversight body. Within 45 days of receiving the application, the oversight body must make a determination of qualification. The oversight body will require an applicant to take and pass a profession-specific examination and may require an examination specific to the laws of Missouri.
The license will be a one-time, non-renewable temporary license for two years. Upon expiration of that license, individuals will be required to apply for a permanent license, consistent with the licensure and application requirements of that license as set forth in statute and rule. A license issued under this bill will not be qualified for reciprocity with another state or as part of an interstate compact.
The provisions of this bill will not apply to certain specified professions as specified in the bill.
This bill is the same as SB 817 (2024) and HCS SS#2 SCS SB 88 (2023).
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