MN SF3036

Establishes a preliminary application process allowing individuals with criminal records to submit applications to state licensors to determine eligibility for occupational or professional licenses before submitting full applications.

Permits state licensors to charge a fee equal to 50 percent of the initial application fee for processing preliminary applications, or 50 percent of actual processing costs if no fee is normally collected.

Requires state licensors to issue written decisions within 60 days of receiving completed preliminary applications, stating all reasons for ineligibility and any steps applicants could take to qualify.

Makes preliminary application decisions binding on licensors unless the applicant commits a disqualifying act, provides incomplete or fraudulent information, or state law changes after the decision is issued.

Requires state licensors to submit annual reports by August 1 to the commissioner of management and budget, and requires the commissioner to compile and provide reports to legislative committees by February 15 each year.