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House Bill 225

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Last Action received in Senate
Title AN ACT relating to occupational licensure for military service members and veterans.
Bill Documents Bill
Bill Request Number 1064
Sponsors J. Richards, J. Greer, W. Coursey, R. Nelson, D. Schamore, R. Smart, J. Taylor
Summary of Original Version Create a new section of KRS Chapter 12 to require administrative bodies to issue professional licenses or certificates to military service members or veterans within two years of an honorable discharge if the training received by the service member or veteran could reasonably be expected to provide the necessary experience and skills; grant the administrative body the right to deny licensure or certification if training is not equivalent; allow appeal rights; require administrative bodies to promulgate administrative regulations to carry out the provisions of the Act.
Index Headings of Original Version Courts, Circuit - Appeal of administrative body, licensure and certification, military training equivalency
Licensing - Military service members and veterans, licensing and certification of
Military Affairs and Civil Defense - Military service members and veterans, licensing and certification of
Occupations and Professions - Military service members and veterans, licensing and certification of
Veterans' Affairs - Military service members and veterans, licensing and certification of
Administrative Regulations and Proceedings - Licensure or certification for military service member and veterans
Proposed Amendments House Committee Substitute 1
Senate Committee Substitute 1
Senate Committee Amendment 1
Senate Floor Amendment 1
Senate Floor Amendment 2
Votes Vote History
Governor's Veto Message Veto

Actions

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01/11/16
  • introduced in House
01/12/16
  • to Veterans, Military Affairs, & Public Safety (H)
01/14/16
  • posted in committee
02/10/16
  • reported favorably, 1st reading, to Consent Calendar with Committee Substitute (1)
02/11/16
  • 2nd reading, to Rules
  • posted for passage in the Consent Orders of the Day for Tuesday, February 16, 2016
02/16/16
  • 3rd reading, passed 93-0 with Committee Substitute (1)
02/17/16
  • received in Senate
02/19/16
  • to Licensing, Occupations, & Administrative Regulations (S)
03/15/16
  • reported favorably, 1st reading, to Consent Calendar with Committee Substitute (1), committee amendment (1-title)
03/16/16
  • 2nd reading, to Rules
03/17/16
  • posted for passage in the Consent Orders of the Day for Friday, March 18, 2016
03/18/16
  • passed over and retained in the Consent Orders of the Day
03/21/16
  • passed over and retained in the Consent Orders of the Day
  • floor amendment (1) and (2-title) filed
03/22/16
  • passed over and retained in the Consent Orders of the Day
03/23/16
  • taken from the Consent Orders of the Day, placed in the Regular Orders of the Day
  • passed over and retained in the Orders of the Day
03/24/16
  • passed over and retained in the Orders of the Day
03/25/16
  • passed over and retained in the Orders of the Day
03/28/16
  • passed over and retained in the Orders of the Day
03/29/16
  • Senate Committee Substitute withdrawn
  • Senate committee title amendment withdrawn
  • floor amendments (1) and (2-title) withdrawn
  • taken from the Orders of the Day
  • placed in the Consent Orders #1
  • 3rd reading, passed 38-0
04/01/16
  • received in House
  • enrolled, signed by each presiding officer
  • delivered to Governor
04/13/16
  • Vetoed
04/15/16
  • received in House
  • posted for passage for consideration of Governor's veto
  • veto overriden in House 71-8
  • received in Senate

Proposed Amendments

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Amendment House Committee Substitute 1
Summary Clarify that military training and experience cannot be substituted for the acquisition of a college degree or passage of a specific examination when either is a prerequisite for licensure or certification.
Index Headings Courts, Circuit - Appeal of administrative body, licensure and certification, military training equivalency
Licensing - Military service members and veterans, licensing and certification of
Military Affairs and Civil Defense - Military service members and veterans, licensing and certification of
Occupations and Professions - Military service members and veterans, licensing and certification of
Veterans' Affairs - Military service members and veterans, licensing and certification of
Administrative Regulations and Proceedings - Licensure or certification for military service member and veterans

Amendment Senate Committee Substitute 1
Summary Retain original provisions; amend KRS 40.315 to allow for the interment of eligible veterans at state veterans' cemeteries.
Index Headings Courts, Circuit - Appeal of administrative body, licensure and certification, military training equivalency
Licensing - Military service members and veterans, licensing and certification of
Military Affairs and Civil Defense - Military service members and veterans, licensing and certification of
Occupations and Professions - Military service members and veterans, licensing and certification of
Veterans' Affairs - Military service members and veterans, licensing and certification of
Administrative Regulations and Proceedings - Licensure or certification for military service member and veterans

Amendment Senate Committee Amendment 1
Sponsor D. Seum
Summary Make title amendment.
Index Headings Courts, Circuit - Appeal of administrative body, licensure and certification, military training equivalency
Licensing - Military service members and veterans, licensing and certification of
Military Affairs and Civil Defense - Military service members and veterans, licensing and certification of
Occupations and Professions - Military service members and veterans, licensing and certification of
Veterans' Affairs - Military service members and veterans, licensing and certification of
Administrative Regulations and Proceedings - Licensure or certification for military service member and veterans

Amendment Senate Floor Amendment 1
Sponsor M. Wise
Summary Amend KRS 161.048 to allow a veteran with a bachelor's degree in any area to be issued a provisional teaching certificate, if other criteria are met; clarify the discharge evidence provisions; require academic content knowledge to be aligned with the offer of employment.
Index Headings Courts, Circuit - Appeal of administrative body, licensure and certification, military training equivalency
Licensing - Military service members and veterans, licensing and certification of
Military Affairs and Civil Defense - Military service members and veterans, licensing and certification of
Occupations and Professions - Military service members and veterans, licensing and certification of
Veterans' Affairs - Military service members and veterans, licensing and certification of
Administrative Regulations and Proceedings - Licensure or certification for military service member and veterans

Amendment Senate Floor Amendment 2
Sponsor M. Wise
Summary Make title amendment.
Index Headings Courts, Circuit - Appeal of administrative body, licensure and certification, military training equivalency
Licensing - Military service members and veterans, licensing and certification of
Military Affairs and Civil Defense - Military service members and veterans, licensing and certification of
Occupations and Professions - Military service members and veterans, licensing and certification of
Veterans' Affairs - Military service members and veterans, licensing and certification of
Administrative Regulations and Proceedings - Licensure or certification for military service member and veterans

Last updated: 1/16/2019 3:08 PM (EST)