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SB13 • 2025

Requires a professional licensing board to consider experience in lieu of a high school diploma or an equivalent for licensure, certification or other authorization to provide certain occupational or professional services.

Requires a professional licensing board to consider experience in lieu of a high school diploma or an equivalent for licensure, certification or other authorization to provide certain occupational or professional services.

Education
Passed Legislature

This bill passed both chambers and reached final enrollment, even if later executive action is not shown here.

Sponsor
Senator Thatcher, Senator Bonham,, Weber,, Woods,
Last action
2025-06-27
Official status
In Senate Committee
Effective date
Not listed

Plain English Breakdown

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Bill History

  1. 2025-06-27 Senate

    In committee upon adjournment.

  2. 2025-02-11 Senate

    Public Hearing held.

  3. 2025-01-17 Senate

    Referred to Labor and Business.

  4. 2025-01-13 Senate

    Introduction and first reading. Referred to President's desk.

Official Summary Text

Digest: Says that a board that issues job licenses must let a person who wants one to show job experience instead of schooling if the license needs a high school diploma. (Flesch Readability Score: 60.7).
Requires a professional licensing board to consider experience in lieu of a high school diploma or an equivalent for licensure, certification or other authorization to provide certain occupational or professional services.
Takes effect on the 91st day following adjournment sine die.
Relating to: Relating to educational requirements of professional licensing boards; prescribing an effective date.
Current location: In Senate Committee