SB 135

This bill creates a process for certain individuals who hold a license,

certification, registration, or permit that was granted by another state to apply for

and receive a reciprocal credential in this state. Under current law, an individual

may not engage in certain professions or assume certain titles in this state unless the

individual holds a credential issued by a department, examining board, or

credentialing board with authority to oversee the profession or practice. Current law

requires the Department of Safety and Professional Services, the Veterinary

Examining Board, and any credentialing board attached to DSPS, with certain

exceptions, to issue a reciprocal credential to a service member, former service

member, or the spouse of a service member or former service member who resides in

this state if certain conditions are met. This bill expands who may apply for

reciprocal credentials to include all individuals. The bill does not allow individuals

to receive a reciprocal credential from the Accounting Examining Board or the Real

Estate Examining Board that would grant the holder of the credential a limited right

to practice law in this state, unless the applicant is licensed to practice law in this

state.