STATE OF WISCONSIN OCCUPATIONAL THERAPISTS
AFFILIATED CRENDENTIALING BOARD
IN THE MATTER OF RULE-MAKING : ORDER OF THE PROCEEDINGS BEFORE THE : OCCUPATIONAL THERAPISTS OCCUPATIONAL THERAPISTS : AFFILIATED CREDENTIALING AFFILIATED CREDENTIALING : BOARD
BOARD : ADOPTING RULES
: (CLEARINGHOUSE RULE 21-002)
ORDER
An order of the Occupational Therapists Affiliated Credentialing Board to repeal OT (3) (Note); to amend OT 2.02 (1) (intro.) and (a) (Note); and to create OT 2.08, relating to reciprocal credentials for service members, former service members, and their spouses.
Analysis prepared by the Department of Safety and Professional Services.
ANALYSIS
Statutes interpreted:
Statutory authority:
Explanation of agency authority:
Section 15.085 (5) (b), Stats., provides an affiliated credentialing board “[s]hall promulgate rules for its own guidance and for the guidance of the trade or profession to which it pertains. . .” Section 440.09 (5), Stats., provides that “[t]he department or credentialing board, as appropriate, may promulgate rules necessary to implement this section.” Related statute or rule:
Section 440.09, Stats., specifies the requirements for issuing reciprocal credentials to service members, former service members, and the spouses of service members and former service members. Plain language analysis:
The rule creates a provision to implement s. 440.09, Stats., as amended by 2019 Wisconsin Act 143. Section 440.09, Stats., specifies the requirements for issuing reciprocal credentials to service members, former service members, and the spouses of service members and former service members. Summary of, and comparison with, existing or proposed federal regulation:
None.
Comparison with rules in adjacent states:
Illinois:
The Illinois Statutes provide for the expedited licensure of service members and their spouses (20 ILCS 5/5-715). “Service member” includes a person whose active duty service concluded within the 2 years preceding application for licensure. A license issued to a service member or the spouse of a service member may be renewed.
Iowa:
Rules of the Professional Licensure Division of the Iowa Department of Public Health provide for the expedited reciprocal licensure of a veteran or a spouse of an active duty service member (645 IAC 645.20.3). A reciprocal license issued to a veteran or a spouse of an active duty service member may be renewed.
Michigan:
The Michigan Statutes provide for temporary licensure of the spouse of an active duty service member (MCL 339.213). A temporary license is valid for 6 months and may be renewed for one additional 6-month term if it is determined the licensee continues to meet the requirements for temporary licensure and needs additional time to fulfill the requirements for initial licensure.
Minnesota:
The Minnesota Statutes provide for temporary licensure of an individual who is an active duty military member, the spouse of an active duty military member, or a veteran who has left service in the 2 years preceding the date of license application (2019 Minnesota Statutes, Section 197.4552). A temporary license allows a qualified individual to perform regulated professional services for a limited length of time as determined by the applicable licensing board. During the temporary license period, the individual must complete the full application procedure as required by applicable law. Summary of factual data and analytical methodologies:
The rules were developed by reviewing the provisions of s. 440.09, Stats., as amended by 2019 Wisconsin Act 143, and obtaining input and feedback from the Occupational Therapists Affiliated Credentialing Board. Analysis and supporting documents used to determine effect on small business or in preparation of economic impact analysis:
The rules were posted for a period of 14 days to solicit public comment on economic impact, including how the rules may affect businesses, local government units, and individuals. No comments were received.
Fiscal Estimate and Economic Impact Analysis:
The Fiscal Estimate and Economic Impact Analysis document is attached.
Effect on small business:
