Arkansas 2023 Regular Session Status: Enacted

SB 90 — TO CREATE THE AUTOMATIC OCCUPATIONAL LICENSURE FOR OUT-OF-STATE LICENSURE ACT.

Last action — Notification that SB90 is now Act 457

  1. ✓
    Introduced
  2. ✓
    In Committee
  3. ✓
    Passed Senate
  4. ✓
    Passed House
  5. ✓
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced January 23, 2023. Enacted.

Signed by Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders (Republican) on April 19, 2023.

Prognosis

Likely to advance 76% · moderate confidence

Where this bill stands today.

Odds of enactment

High

How often bills like it became law.

  • Enacted

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 4 sponsors

    2 primary, 2 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Cleared a recorded vote

    Passed 3 recorded votes so far.

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Bill Text

What changed in the latest version

0 added · 2 removed

Plain-language change summary

In the latest version of Bill SB 90, a reference to a previous act, known as Act 457 of the Regular Session, has been removed along with its approval date of April 4, 2023. This change simplifies the bill by eliminating unnecessary citations, making it clearer to read and understand. This matters because it ensures that the focus remains on the current regulations without confusing ties to past legislation.

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How this bill changes current law

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The bill creates a new chapter in the Arkansas Code to establish automatic occupational licensure for individuals licensed in other states who move to Arkansas.

  • Arkansas Code Title 17

    CHAPTER 7 - AUTOMATIC OCCUPATIONAL LICENSURE FOR OUT-OF-STATE LICENSURE ACT

    This adds a new chapter related to automatic occupational licensure for out-of-state license holders.

  • 17-7-101

    This chapter shall be known and may be cited as the "Automatic Occupational Licensure for Out-of-State Licensure Act".

    Establishes the official title of the new chapter.

  • 17-7-102

    As used in this chapter: (1) "Automatic occupational licensure" means the granting of occupational licensure to an individual who establishes residency in this state without the individual's having met occupational licensure requirements provided under this title or by the rules of the relevant occupational licensing entity; ...

    Defines key terms necessary for the implementation of the new licensure process.

  • 17-7-103

    Unless otherwise stated in this chapter, this chapter applies to an individual who has occupational licensure in another state, territory, or district of the United States and has established a residence in this state.

    Clarifies who is eligible for automatic occupational licensure under the new law.

  • 17-7-104

    (a) If the individual does not have a disqualifying criminal offense under § 17-3-102 or any additional state law relating to the occupational licensure ...

    Establishes criteria and processes for granting automatic occupational licensure.

  • 17-7-106

    (a) This subchapter does not apply to licensure or certification of: (1) Medical professions under Title 17, Subtitle 3; (2) Legal professionals; or (3) Individuals under reciprocity agreements.

    Lists exemptions where automatic licensure does not apply.

  • 17-7-106

    (b) This subchapter does not apply to an existing multistate or interstate compact if the subchapter would result in a nullification of the multistate or interstate compact.

    Ensures that existing agreements are not violated by the new law.

Amendments

6 amendments

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Action History

  1. Notification that SB90 is now Act 457

  2. DELIVERED TO GOVERNOR.

  3. Reported correctly enrolled and ordered delivered to the Governor.

  4. ORDERED ENROLLED

  5. Read the third time and passed.

  6. Rules suspended.

  7. House Amendment No. 1 read first time, rule suspended, read second time and concurred in.

  8. Placed on second reading for purpose of amendment.

  9. Returned by the Committee with the recommendation that it Do Pass concur in House Amendment No. 1

  10. Re-referred to STATE AGENCIES & GOVT'L AFFAIRS-SENATE

  11. Returned From the House as passed, as amended # 1

  12. Returned To Senate as passed, as amended # 1

  13. Read the third time and passed and ordered transmitted to the Senate.

  14. REPORTED CORRECTLY ENGROSSED

  15. Amendment No. 1 read and adopted and the bill ordered engrossed.

  16. Placed on second reading for the purpose of amendment.

  17. Returned by the Committee with the recommendation that it do pass as amended 1

  18. Read the first time, rules suspended, read the second time and referred to the Committee on PUBLIC HEALTH, WELFARE AND LABOR COMMITTEE- HOUSE

  19. RECEIVED FROM THE SENATE

  20. Ordered immediately transmitted to the House.

  21. Read the third time and passed.

  22. REPORTED CORRECTLY ENGROSSED

  23. Amendment # 5 read the first time, rules suspended, read the second time and adopted, ordered engrossed.

  24. Placed on second reading for purpose of amendment.

  25. Returned by the Committee with the recommendation that it Do Pass as amended, Amendment # 5

  26. Re-referred to STATE AGENCIES & GOVT'L AFFAIRS-SENATE

  27. REPORTED CORRECTLY ENGROSSED

  28. Amendment # 4 read the first time, rules suspended, read the second time and adopted, ordered engrossed.

  29. Placed on second reading for purpose of amendment.

  30. Withdrawn from Committee for purpose of amendment # 4

  31. Re-referred to STATE AGENCIES & GOVT'L AFFAIRS-SENATE

  32. REPORTED CORRECTLY ENGROSSED

  33. Amendment # 3 read the first time, rules suspended, read the second time and adopted, ordered engrossed.

  34. Placed on second reading for purpose of amendment.

  35. Withdrawn from Committee for purpose of amendment # 3

  36. Re-referred to STATE AGENCIES & GOVT'L AFFAIRS-SENATE

  37. REPORTED CORRECTLY ENGROSSED

  38. Amendment # 2 read the first time, rules suspended, read the second time and adopted, ordered engrossed.

  39. Placed on second reading for purpose of amendment.

  40. Withdrawn from Committee for purpose of amendment # 2

  41. Re-referred to STATE AGENCIES & GOVT'L AFFAIRS-SENATE

  42. REPORTED CORRECTLY ENGROSSED

  43. Amendment # 1 read the first time, rules suspended, read the second time and adopted, ordered engrossed.

  44. Placed on second reading for purpose of amendment.

  45. Withdrawn from Committee for purpose of amendment # 1

  46. Read first time, rules suspended, read second time, referred to STATE AGENCIES & GOVT'L AFFAIRS-SENATE

  47. Filed

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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2 sponsors · 2 co-sponsors · 134 not signed on · 7 voted No

Sponsors (2)

Co-sponsors (2)

Not signed on (134)

134 members have not signed on to this bill.

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"Not signed on" means a member has not sponsored or co-sponsored this bill — it does not imply opposition. Members flagged Voted No have a recorded No vote on this bill.

Whip count is in markup. Polling the chamber and every recorded vote this session. Only the first open is slow. It’s instant for you after this. Calling the roll · Tallying · Engrossing

Votes

Read the third time and passed.

Passed 35 Yea · 0 Nay
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Unaffiliated 35000
Total 35000
% of votes cast 100%0%0%0%
How each member voted (35)
Member Party Vote
Alan Clark — Yea
Bart Hester — Yea
Ben Gilmore — Yea
Blake Johnson — Yea
Breanne Davis — Yea
Bryan King — Yea
C. Tucker — Yea
Clint Penzo — Yea
Dan Sullivan — Yea
Dave Wallace — Yea
Fredrick J. Love — Yea
G. Stubblefield — Yea
Greg Leding — Yea
Jane English — Yea
Jim Dotson — Yea
Jim Petty — Yea
Jimmy Hickey, Jr — Yea
John Payton — Yea
Jonathan Dismang — Yea
Joshua Bryant — Yea
Justin Boyd — Yea
Kim Hammer — Yea
L. Chesterfield — Yea
Mark Johnson — Yea
Matt McKee — Yea
Matt Stone — Yea
Missy Irvin — Yea
Reginald Murdock — Yea
Ricky Hill — Yea
Ronald Caldwell — Yea
S. Flowers — Yea
Scott Flippo — Yea
Steve Crowell — Yea
Terry Rice — Yea
Tyler Dees — Yea

Official roll call →

Read the third time and passed and ordered transmitted to the Senate.

Passed 82 Yea · 6 Nay · 12 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Unaffiliated 826012
Total 826012
% of votes cast 82%6%0%12%
How each member voted (100)
Member Party Vote
Fortner — Yea
Haak — Yea
Watson — Yea
Miller — Not Voting
Nicks — Not Voting
Aaron Pilkington — Yea
Andrew Collins — Nay
Ashley Hudson — Yea
Austin McCollum — Yea
Bart Schulz — Yea
Brandon Achor — Yea
Brian S. Evans — Yea
Brit McKenzie — Yea
Bruce Cozart — Nay
C. Fite — Yea
Cameron Cooper — Yea
Carlton Wing — Yea
Carol Dalby — Not Voting
Chad Puryear — Yea
Cindy Crawford — Yea
D. Ferguson — Not Voting
David Ray — Yea
David Whitaker — Yea
DeAnn Vaught — Yea
Denise Garner — Nay
Denise Jones Ennett — Not Voting
Dwight Tosh — Yea
Frances Cavenaugh — Yea
Fred Allen — Yea
Harlan Breaux — Yea
Hope Duke — Yea
Howard M. Beaty, Jr. — Yea
Jack Ladyman — Not Voting
Jamie Scott — Yea
Jay Richardson — Yea
Jeff Wardlaw — Yea
Jeremiah Moore — Yea
Jeremy Wooldridge — Yea
Jim Wooten — Yea
Jimmy Gazaway — Yea
Joey Carr — Yea
John Maddox — Yea
John P. Carr — Yea
Johnny Rye — Yea
Jon Milligan — Yea
Jon S. Eubanks — Yea
Joy Springer — Not Voting
Julie Mayberry — Yea
Justin Gonzales — Yea
K. Ferguson — Nay
Karilyn Brown — Not Voting
Keith Brooks — Yea
Kendon Underwood — Yea
Kendra Moore — Yea
L. Fite — Yea
L. Johnson — Yea
Lane Jean — Yea
Les D. Eaves — Yea
Les Warren — Yea
M. Berry — Yea
M. Hodges — Yea
M. Hodges — Yea
Marcus E. Richmond — Yea
Mark D. McElroy — Yea
Mark Perry — Yea
Mary Bentley — Yea
Matt Brown — Yea
Matt Duffield — Yea
Matthew J. Shepherd — Not Voting
Mike Holcomb — Yea
Mindy McAlindon — Yea
Nicole Clowney — Yea
R. Scott Richardson — Not Voting
RJ Hawk — Yea
Rebecca Burkes — Yea
Richard McGrew — Yea
Richard Womack — Yea
Rick Beck — Yea
Rick McClure — Yea
Robin Lundstrum — Yea
Roger D. Lynch — Yea
Ron McNair — Yea
Ryan A. Rose — Yea
S. Berry — Yea
Shad Pearce — Not Voting
Sonia Eubanks Barker — Yea
Stephen Magie — Nay
Stephen Meeks — Yea
Stetson Painter — Yea
Steve Hollowell — Yea
Steve Unger — Yea
Steven Walker — Yea
Tara Shephard — Yea
Tippi McCullough — Nay
Tony Furman — Yea
Trey Steimel — Yea
V. Flowers — Yea
Wade Andrews — Yea
Wayne Long — Not Voting
Zack Gramlich — Yea

Official roll call →

Read the third time and passed.

Passed 26 Yea · 1 Nay · 8 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Unaffiliated 26108
Total 26108
% of votes cast 74%3%0%23%
How each member voted (35)
Member Party Vote
Alan Clark — Not Voting
Bart Hester — Yea
Ben Gilmore — Yea
Blake Johnson — Yea
Breanne Davis — Yea
Bryan King — Yea
C. Tucker — Yea
Clint Penzo — Not Voting
Dan Sullivan — Yea
Dave Wallace — Yea
Fredrick J. Love — Not Voting
G. Stubblefield — Yea
Greg Leding — Yea
Jane English — Yea
Jim Dotson — Yea
Jim Petty — Yea
Jimmy Hickey, Jr — Not Voting
John Payton — Yea
Jonathan Dismang — Yea
Joshua Bryant — Yea
Justin Boyd — Yea
Kim Hammer — Not Voting
L. Chesterfield — Not Voting
Mark Johnson — Yea
Matt McKee — Yea
Matt Stone — Yea
Missy Irvin — Yea
Reginald Murdock — Not Voting
Ricky Hill — Yea
Ronald Caldwell — Not Voting
S. Flowers — Nay
Scott Flippo — Yea
Steve Crowell — Yea
Terry Rice — Yea
Tyler Dees — Yea

Official roll call →

Subjects

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Frequently asked questions

Who sponsors SB 90?
SB 90 is sponsored by Bart Hester, Kendon Underwood, Austin McCollum, and Ricky Hill.
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