DIGEST
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or proof or indicia of legislative intent. [R.S. 1:13(B) and 24:177(E)]
HB 422 Engrossed 2020 Regular Session Emerson
Abstract: Allows 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 allows 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 allows licensing authorities to establish a passing score for examinations, and the score
cannot be more than the score required under the standard licensing processes.
If a licensing authority chooses to offer a license through an apprenticeship program, proposed law
prevents the licensing authorities from requiring those applicants who complete an apprenticeship
to pay any fees or take any examinations that other applicants are not required to comply with..
If a licensing authority chooses to offer a license through an apprenticeship program, 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 allows the licensing authority to adopt rules for implementation.
Effective Jan. 1, 2021.
(Adds R.S. 37:3721-3723)
Summary of Amendments Adopted by House
The Committee Amendments Proposed by House Committee on Commerce to the original bill: 1. Remove mandates on the licensing authorities and make compliance with the proposed
apprenticeship program optional.
2. Make technical changes.