DIGEST
The digest printed below was prepared by House Legislative Services. It constitutes no part of the
legislative instrument. The keyword, one-liner, abstract, and digest do not constitute part of the law
or proof or indicia of legislative intent. [R.S. 1:13(B) and 24:177(E)]
HB 422 Original 2020 Regular Session Emerson
Abstract: Requires licensing authorities to issue licenses to applicants who meet certain
requirements, including the completion of an apprenticeship.
Proposed law defines "licensing", "licensing authority", and "apprenticeship".
Proposed law requires licensing authorities to issue a license to any applicant who meets all of the
following criteria:
(1)Has completed an apprenticeship.
(2)Has passed an examination, if one is deemed necessary.
(3)Has paid any fees deemed necessary.
Proposed law requires licensing authorities to establish a passing score for examinations, and the
score cannot be more than the score required under the standard licensing processes.
Proposed law prevents the licensing authorities from requiring applicants who complete an
apprenticeship to pay any fees or take any examinations that other applicants are not required to
comply with.
Proposed law prevents the licensing authorities from requiring applicants who complete an
apprenticeship to complete more hours than other applicants, except as provided for in present law.
Proposed law requires the licensing authority to adopt rules for implementation.
Effective Jan. 1, 2021.
(Adds R.S. 37:3721-3723)