Bill > SB1233

This bill modifies provisions related to activities requiring licensure by repealing and reenacting numerous sections of Missouri law, primarily concerning professional licensing and regulation. Key changes include establishing a Division of Professional Registration within the Department of Commerce and Insurance, which will handle administrative and clerical functions for various licensing boards. The bill also introduces a new provision allowing individuals with at least three years of work experience in another state to apply for a one-time, non-renewable two-year temporary license in Missouri if that profession is not licensed in their previous jurisdiction but is in Missouri, provided they pass a relevant exam and meet other criteria. It also updates definitions and requirements for various professions, including architects, professional engineers, professional land surveyors, professional landscape architects, and licensed interior designers, by expanding the scope of practice and board composition to include licensed interior designers. Furthermore, the bill clarifies rules regarding peer review processes for design professionals, allows for emergency suspension of licenses under certain conditions, and modifies requirements for continuing education and license renewal for several professions. It also addresses provisions for out-of-state licensees, including those in the military and their spouses, and updates definitions and procedures for various professional boards.