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Alarm System Installer

Legislation addressing licensure for alarm system installers. 

Barber/Cosmetologist

Legislation addressing licensure for barbers and cosmetologists. 

Construction Related Trades

Legislation addressing licensure for construction workers and contractors.  

Dental Hygienists

Legislation addressing licensure for dental hygienists. 

Electricians

Legislation addressing licensure for electricians. 

EMT/Paramedic

Legislation addressing licensure for emergency medical technicians or paramedics.  

HVAC Mechanics and Installers

Legislation addressing licensure for heating, ventilation and air conditioning mechanics and installers.  

Immigrants with Work Authorizations

Legislation addressing immigrants with work authorization who wish to acquire an occupational license.  

Individuals with Criminal Records

Legislation addressing individuals with criminal records who wish to acquire an occupational license.  

Manicurists, Pedicurists and/or Skin Care Specialists

Legislation addressing licensure for manicure, pedicure, and skincare specialists.  

Massage Therapist

Legislation addressing licensure for massage therapists. 

Medical Related Occupations

Legislation addressing licensure for healthcare workers and medical professionals.  

Military, Veterans and/or Their Spouses

Legislation addressing military veterans and spouses who wish to acquire an occupational license. 

Newly Created Occupational Licensing Measures

Legislation creating a new license for certain occupations.  

Nurses including LPNs, LVNs and CNAs

Legislation addressing licensure for nurses (licensed practical nurse, licensed vocational nurse, certified nursing assistant) 

Occupational Licensing Antitrust Issues

Legislation addressing the interplay between occupational licensing and antitrust law. 

Occupational Licensing Board Issues

Legislation addressing state occupational licensing boards powers, duties, membership, and funding, etc.  

Occupational Licensing Delicensing Measures

Legislation advocating to delicense a certain occupation.  

Occupational Licensing General Issues

General legislation related to occupational licensing.  

Occupational Licensing Law Exemption

Legislation providing an exemption for a licensing requirement. 

Occupational Licensing Reciprocity Measures

Legislation addressing reciprocity agreements, licensure by endorsement, universal licensure, etc.  

Occupational Licensing Regulatory Oversight Measures

Legislation addressing the administration or oversight of certain occupations.  

Occupational Licensing Required Education

Legislation addressing educational requirements for certain occupations.  

Occupational Licensing Required Exams

Legislation addressing required examinations for licensure in certain occupations.  

Occupational Licensing Required Fees

Legislation addressing the fees associated with obtaining a certain occupational license.  

Occupational Licensing Studies/Analyses

Legislation creating or continuing a study to measure effectiveness or other aspects of licensing policy.  

Occupational Licensure Requirements

Other/miscellaneous legislation related to occupational licensing.  

Optometrists

Legislation addressing licensure for optometrists. 

Pharmacy Technicians

Legislation addressing licensure for pharmacy technicians. 

Physical/Occupational Therapy Assistants

Legislation addressing licensure for physical/occupational therapy assistants. 

Plumbers/Pipe Fitters

Legislation addressing licensure for plumbers and pipe fitters. 

Preschool Teachers

Legislation addressing licensure for preschool teachers. 

Private Investigator/Detective

Legislation addressing licensure for private investigators or detectives. 

Radiologic Technicians

Legislation addressing licensure for radiologic technicians. 

Real Estate Salespeople/Appraisals

Legislation addressing licensure for real estate salespeople/appraisers.  

Respiratory Therapists

Legislation addressing licensure for respiratory therapists. 

Security Guards

Legislation addressing licensure for security guards. 

Teacher’s Assistants

Legislation addressing licensure for teaching assistants. 

Truck or Bus Driver

Legislation addressing licensure for truck drivers and bus drivers. 

Unemployed or Dislocated Workers

Legislation addressing unemployed or dislocated workers who wish to acquire an occupational license. 

Veterinary Technicians

Legislation addressing licensure for veterinary technicians.  

Waste Water Treatment Plan Operators

Legislation addressing licensure for water and waste treatment plan operators.  

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