Requires calculation of national average time needed to approve applications for initial credential in profession or occupation and use of average time as standard in New Jersey.
Impact
Once enacted, this bill is expected to impact state laws governing the processes by which professional licenses are granted. It requires all relevant boards under Title 45 to adhere to a specific approval timeline based on national averages. Boards that fail to meet these standards will be required to engage third-party experts to identify best practices to improve their processes. This could lead to faster approval times for applicants seeking licenses in various professions, potentially enhancing workforce readiness and professional mobility.
Summary
Senate Bill S1480 aims to establish a standardized process for the approval of applications for initial professional and occupational credentials in New Jersey. It mandates that the boards responsible for licensing or regulating various professions collect data regarding the average time taken by other states to approve similar applications. This data will be used to calculate a national average time, which the New Jersey boards will then use as a benchmark for their own application processes. This initiative is intended to promote efficiency and consistency in credential approvals across the state.
Contention
A notable point of contention may arise from the requirement for licensing boards to quantify their performance based on external benchmarks. Critics could argue that using a one-size-fits-all standard may not adequately account for the unique circumstances faced by different professions or regulatory contexts in New Jersey. Furthermore, there may be concerns regarding how effectively these boards can implement the best practices suggested by external parties and the implications this could have on their autonomy and operational standards.
Same As
Requires calculation of national average time needed to approve applications for initial credential in profession or occupation and use of average time as standard in New Jersey.
NJ A5283
Carry Over
Requires calculation of national average time needed to approve applications for initial credential in profession or occupation and use of average time as standard in New Jersey.
NJ S3939
Carry Over
Requires calculation of national average time needed to approve applications for initial credential in profession or occupation and use of average time as standard in New Jersey.
Requires calculation of national average time needed to approve applications for initial credential in profession or occupation and use of average time as standard in New Jersey.
Requires calculation of national average time needed to approve applications for initial credential in profession or occupation and use of average time as standard in New Jersey.
Requires calculation of national average time needed to approve applications for initial credential in profession or occupation and use of average time as standard in New Jersey.
Requires issuance of report on certain information and data on processing of applications for professional and occupational licenses and mandates review of training and call intake in Division of Consumer Affairs.
Requires issuance of report on certain information and data on processing of applications for professional and occupational licenses and mandates review of training and call intake in Division of Consumer Affairs.
Requires issuance of report on certain information and data on processing of applications for professional and occupational licenses and mandates review of training and call intake in Division of Consumer Affairs.
Requires issuance of report on certain information and data on processing of applications for professional and occupational licenses and mandates review of training and call intake in Division of Consumer Affairs.
Clarifies that any State entity that issues professional or occupational licenses will not require individuals to demonstrate lawful presence in New Jersey to obtain professional or occupational licensure.
Clarifies that any State entity that issues professional or occupational licenses will not require individuals to demonstrate lawful presence in New Jersey to obtain professional or occupational licensure.
Requires calculation of national average time needed to approve applications for initial credential in profession or occupation and use of average time as standard in New Jersey.
Requires calculation of national average time needed to approve applications for initial credential in profession or occupation and use of average time as standard in New Jersey.
Requires calculation of national average time needed to approve applications for initial credential in profession or occupation and use of average time as standard in New Jersey.