s_sa_2016a_2016-04-25t14:15:27z1 Hearing Summary

Date: 04/25/2016

02:17 PM -- HB16-1197



Senators Crowder and Todd presented House Bill 16-1197 to the committee. The bill requires each state agency that certifies, licenses, or registers an occupation to:



• publish a summary of pathways available to military veterans by evaluating the extent to which military training meets state requirements, identifying reciprocity mechanisms in other states, and determining if occupational examinations are available that authorize a veteran to practice;

• consult with community colleges and other post-secondary education institutions about courses or programs that fill the gap between military and civilian occupational training, and refresher courses for lapsed occupational training; and

• consider adopting a national credentialing examination.



02:19 PM -- Steve Rylant, representing the United Veterans Committee (UVC), testified in support of the bill.



02:20 PM -- Cory Everett, representing Department of Regulatory Agencies, Division of Professions and Occupations, testified in support of the bill.



02:23 PM -- Frank McCurdy, representing UVC, testified in support of the bill.





02:25 PM



Senators Crowder and Todd wrapped up their presentation to the committee.