Vote Smart's Synopsis:

Vote to pass a bill that expands reciprocal credentialing in Wisconsin to apply to most professions and eliminate a requirement that the applicant reside in this state.

Highlights:

• Expands provisions allowing individuals who hold a license, certification, registration, or permit that was granted by another state to apply for and receive a reciprocal credential in this state (Sec. 9-25).

• Repeals the various profession-specific reciprocal credential provisions described above and expands who may apply for reciprocal credentials under the universal provision to include all individuals, and not only service members and spouses (Sec. 9-25).

• Repeals the requirement that the applicant reside in this state of Wisconsin (Sec. 9-25).

• Requires that the individual not have any limitation, restriction, or other encumbrance on a credential issued in another state and not be under investigation by a credentialing authority in another state (Sec. 9-25).

• Authorizes the granting of reciprocal credentials to natural persons and does not apply to temporary credentials or to certain other specified nonstandard credentials, including unarmed combat sports credentials, peddler's licenses for ex-soldiers, and credentials issued under the Uniform Athlete Agents Act (Sec. 9-25).

• Specifies that once an individual applies for a reciprocal credential, the credential is considered to be provisionally granted on that date, and the individual may immediately practice the occupation or profession, subject to the ultimate decision on whether to grant or deny the reciprocal credential (Sec. 9-25).

• Requires that a person who receives a reciprocal credential must limit his or her practice to the scope of his or her experience, education, and training (Sec. 9-25).

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