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NJ S1761
Requires issuance of report on certain information and data on processing of applications for professional and occupational licenses and mandates review of training and call intake in Division of Consumer Affairs.
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Introduced
01/09/2024
01/09/2024
In Committee
01/09/2024
01/09/2024
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2024-2025 Regular Session
Bill Summary
This bill requires the Division of Consumer Affairs in the Department of Law and Public Safety to review and collect certain information and data on the professions and occupations regulated by the division, or a board, committee or other entity within the division, and compile a report on the findings to be released to the Governor and State Legislature. The information and data to be reviewed and collected include the number of outstanding applications each profession and occupation has for initial licensure, the number of incomplete applications received, and funding expended to retain employees. The report is to be issued six months after the bill is enacted. Additionally, the Attorney General, or a designee, is to 1) develop and administer training specific to a profession and occupation to new employees hired to process initial applications for licensure in the profession or occupation; and 2) review the feasibility of outsourcing phone call intake and response to businesses or associations that assist individuals seeking a license in a specific profession or occupation.
AI Summary
This bill requires the Division of Consumer Affairs in the Department of Law and Public Safety to review and collect information and data on the professions and occupations it regulates, such as the number of outstanding applications for initial licenses, the time needed to process applications, and the funding spent on retaining and recruiting employees. The division must compile a report on these findings and submit it to the Governor and State Legislature within six months of the bill's enactment. Additionally, the Attorney General or a designee must develop and administer training for new employees hired to process initial license applications, and review the feasibility of outsourcing phone call intake and response to businesses or associations that assist individuals seeking a license in a specific profession or occupation.
Committee Categories
Business and Industry
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Commerce Committee (on 01/09/2024)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2024/S1761 |
| BillText | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2024/S2000/1761_I1.HTM |
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