OCCUPATIONAL LICENSING - S.B. 1378: COMMITTEE SUMMARY


Senate Bill 1378 (as introduced 9-26-00)

Sponsor: Senator Bill Schuette

Committee: Economic Development, International Trade and Regulatory Affairs


Date Completed: 9-26-00


CONTENT


The bill would amend the Occupational Code to require the Department of Consumer and Industry Services, notwithstanding the provisions contained in any article, to grant a license to engage in a particular occupation or a registration to use a particular title to an applicant licensed, registered, or otherwise regulated in the Province of Ontario, Canada, by an equivalent licensing board or regulatory authority if that board or authority granted reciprocity to persons who were licensed or registered under the Code.


MCL 339.203 - Legislative Analyst: L. Arasim


FISCAL IMPACT


According to the Department of Consumer and Industry Services, this bill could have a fiscal impact as there are currently numerous licensees who are Canadian citizens. This bill could reduce the licensing revenue currently collected from new applicants if Ontario does not participate in the reciprocity.


- Fiscal Analyst: M. TyszkiewiczS9900\s1378sa

This analysis was prepared by nonpartisan Senate staff for use by the Senate in its deliberations and does not constitute an official statement of legislative intent.