HB1808 Summary

• Changes terminology from "trainee" to "intern" throughout the Polygraph Examiners Licensing Act and creates a formal "Intern" license definition for persons under the personal supervision of licensed polygraph examiners.

• Increases surety bond or insurance policy requirement for polygraph examiner licenses from $1,000 to $5,000 and increases various licensing fees including original examiner licenses ($60 to $120), renewal licenses ($25 to $50), and reciprocity licenses ($60 to $120).

• Changes polygraph examiner licenses from one-year to two-year terms with renewal requirements including at least 14 hours of continuing education in the most recent two-year period.

• Requires all first-time applicants and renewal applicants to undergo state and national criminal background checks conducted by the Arkansas State Police Identification Bureau and FBI, with applicants responsible for associated fees.

• Transfers administrative functions from a "Secretary" position to an "Administrator" (to be the Director of the Department of Arkansas State Police or designated representative) and repeals the requirement for polygraph examiners to register with circuit clerks.