MN HF2469

Professional licensing boards must establish procedures to expedite license or certification issuance for active duty military members, spouses of active duty members, and inactive military veterans who separated within two years with honorable or general discharge status.

Governor shall designate board representatives to report to legislature by January 15, 2015, on procedures for issuing temporary licenses or certifications to qualified military members, their spouses, and recently separated veterans.

Report must include recommendations on conditions for temporary license issuance (including evidence of out-of-state credentials), duration of temporary licenses, and legislation needed for implementation.

Temporary license qualification requirements include valid license or permit in another state without disciplinary history and current criminal background check without disqualifying convictions.