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A RESOLUTION encouraging the Legislative Research Commission to appoint a 1
task force during the 2023 interim to examine the applicability and acceptance of military 2
occupational experience as it relates to the licensure qualifications of occupations 3
licensed in Kentucky. 4
WHEREAS, members of the United States Armed Forces receive extensive and 5
advanced training in a wide variety of professions; and 6
WHEREAS, veterans transitioning into the civilian workforce bring high levels of 7
skills and aptitude to potential employers; and 8
WHEREAS, the Commonwealth of Kentucky requires licensing for a wide variety 9
of trades and professions; and 10
WHEREAS, Kentucky's employers have a critical need for qualified individuals to 11
join their workforce; and 12
WHEREAS, Kentucky's state agencies and boards need clarification and direction 13
on what military occupation experiences are applicable to their licensure requirements; 14
and 15
WHEREAS, the dedication, service, and sacrifice members of the military have 16
provided to the nation is invaluable for employers of the Commonwealth; 17
NOW, THEREFORE, 18
Be it resolved by the Senate of the General Assembly of the Commonwealth of 19
Kentucky: 20
ď˘Section 1. The Senate does hereby encourage the Legislative Research 21
Commission to appoint a task force during the 2023 interim to examine the issue of 22
military occupational experience as it relates to the licensure requirements of occupations 23
licensed in Kentucky and to provide clear legislative guidance to the Commonwealth's 24
boards and agencies issuing occupational licenses for the acceptance of transferrable, 25
applicable military occupational experience into meeting licensure requirements. 26