HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES	H.B. NO.	1381
TWENTY-SEVENTH LEGISLATURE, 2013
STATE OF HAWAII

A BILL FOR AN ACT

relating to professional and vocational licensing.

BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF HAWAII:

     SECTION 1.  Act 248, Session Laws of Hawaii 2012, is amended by amending section 1 to read as follows:

     "SECTION 1.  Chapter 436B, Hawaii Revised Statutes, is amended by adding a new section to read as follows:

"§436B-    Licensure[;] by endorsement or licensure by reciprocity; acceptance of military education, training, or service.  Notwithstanding any law to the contrary, every licensing authority subject to this chapter, upon presentation of satisfactory evidence by an applicant[,] for licensure by endorsement or licensure by reciprocity, shall consider relevant education, training, licensure examinations, or service completed by [an]:

(1) A nonresident military spouse; or

(2) An individual as a member of the armed forces or reserves of the United States, the national guard of any state, the military reserves of any state, or the navy militia of any state; provided that the individual, and not the military spouse, shall:

(A) Have served in a combat zone after September 11, 2001; and

(B) Provide a copy of the individual's most recent retirement, separation, or discharge document that indicates an honorable discharge or general (under honorable conditions) discharge from active duty;

as part of the evaluation process toward the qualification requirements to receive the license.  Evidence presented for consideration for fulfillment or partial fulfillment of licensing requirements shall demonstrate substantial equivalency to state standards."

     SECTION 2.  Statutory material to be repealed is bracketed and stricken.  New statutory material is underscored.

     SECTION 3.  This Act shall take effect upon its approval.

INTRODUCED BY:

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Report Title:

Licensure; Veterans; Nonresident Military Spouses; Endorsement; Reciprocity

Description:

Requires a licensing authority to consider in the process for licensure by endorsement or reciprocity nonresident military spouses or service members who have served in a combat zone after September 11, 2001, and service members who provide retirement, separation, or discharge documentation.

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