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This bill establishes a web-based occupational license application portal, managed by the Veterans Licensing Acceleration Program (VLAP) administrator, to streamline the process for veterans and military spouses to apply for new occupational licenses or transfer licenses from out of state. The portal will facilitate these applications and send verified individual licensing applications to the Office of Professional Licensure and Certification (OPLC), which is the state agency responsible for overseeing professional licensing. The bill also requires the VLAP administrator to provide resources and support to veterans navigating the licensing process, collaborate with federal agencies for employment assistance, and report annually on the program's impact. This initiative aims to simplify and accelerate the licensing process for military families, with the portal's implementation expected to cost between $10,000 and $100,000, funded by the OPLC, and potentially increase licensing fee revenues, though the exact financial impact is indeterminable.

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