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AL SB233
Bill
Status
4/4/2019
Primary Sponsor
Greg Albritton
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AI Summary
SB233 Summary
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Requires all occupational licensing authorities to waive initial fees for applicants who are low-income (below 130% of federal poverty level), active duty military members, veterans, military spouses, and individuals ages 18-25.
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Prohibits disqualifying applicants based on criminal conviction unless the crime directly relates to the duties and responsibilities of the occupation.
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Mandates each licensing authority adopt rules within 150 days specifying all crimes that could disqualify applicants and establish a 5-year maximum disqualification period for non-violent and non-sexual offenses.
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Requires licensing authorities to provide written notice explaining denial reasons, inform applicants of their right to a hearing to challenge the denial, and consider evidence of rehabilitation upon reapplication.
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Amends Military Family Jobs Opportunity Act to delete overlapping provisions regarding fee waivers and exemptions.
Legislative Description
Occupational licensing, providing for waiver of licensing fees for certain applicants, requiring licensing authorities to clarify crimes for which a conviction could result in a denial of an application, providing for a denial review process and an avenue to challenge denials, Sec. 31-1-6 am'd.
Occupational Licenses
Last Action
Read for the first time and referred to the Senate committee on Governmental Affairs
4/4/2019