Generally, Minnesota does require each licensing board to promulgate rules allowing for expedited temporary credentials to be issued to service members, former service members discharged in the last two years, and their spouses. Applicants must show a valid credential issued by another jurisdiction, without history of disciplinary action, and must pass a background check. The applicant must complete all application requirements during the life of the temporary credential (Minn. Stats. § 197.4552). Summary of factual data and analytical methodologies:
2019 Wisconsin Act 143 necessitates updates to the department’s rules to reflect the existence of a new reciprocal credentialing process for service members, former service members, and their spouses. The department reviewed its administrative rules and revised its code as necessary to reflect this new process. Analysis and supporting documents used to determine effect on small business or in preparation of economic impact analysis:
The rule draft will be posted on the department’s website for 14 days in order to solicit comments from small businesses on potential economic impact.
Fiscal Estimate and Economic Impact Analysis:
The Fiscal Estimate and Economic Impact Analysis will be attached upon completion.
Effect on small business:
No impact is anticipated, however the rule draft will be posted on the department’s website for 14 days in order to solicit comments from small businesses on potential economic impact.
Agency contact person:
Jon Derenne, Attorney, Department of Safety and Professional Services, Division of Policy Development, 4822 Madison Yards Way, P.O. Box 8366, Madison, Wisconsin 53708; telephone 608-266-0955; email at DSPSAdminRules@wisconsin.gov. Place where comments are to be submitted and deadline for submission:
Comments may be submitted to Jon Derenne, Attorney, Department of Safety and Professional Services, Division of Policy Development, 4822 Madison Yards Way, P.O. Box 8366, Madison, WI 53708-8366, or by email to DSPSAdminRules@wisconsin.gov. Comments must be received on or before the public hearing scheduled for August 13, 2021 at 11:00 AM to be included in the record of rule-making proceedings. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
TEXT OF RULE
Section 1. SPS 31.037 is created to read:
SPS 31.037 Reciprocity for service members, former service members, and their spouses. A reciprocal private detective or private security person license shall be granted to an applicant who is a service member, former service member, or the spouse of a service member or former service member as defined in s. 440.09 (1), Stats.; if the department determines that the applicant meets all of the requirements under s. 440.09 (2), Stats. Subject to s. 440.09 (2m), Stats., the department may request verification necessary to make a determination under this subsection. Note: Application forms are available on the department’s website at https://dsps.wi.gov/pages/Home.aspx, or by request from the Department of Safety and Professional Services, P.O. Box 8935, Madison, WI 53708, or call (608) 266−2112. Section 2. SPS 50.340 (2) (intro.) is amended to read:
SPS 50.340 (2) Reciprocity or Endorsement Licensing Generally.
Section 3. SPS 50.340 (2) (note) is created to read:
Note: Application forms are available on the department’s website at https://dsps.wi.gov/pages/Home.aspx, or by request from the Department of Safety and Professional Services, P.O. Box 8935, Madison, WI 53708, or call (608) 266−2112. Section 4. SPS 50.340 (2m) is created to read:
SPS 50.340 (2m) Reciprocity for service members, former service members, and their spouses. A reciprocal barbering license shall be granted to an applicant who is a service member, former service member, or the spouse of a service member or former service member as defined in s. 440.09 (1), Stats.; if the department determines that the applicant meets all of the requirements under s. 440.09 (2), Stats. Subject to s. 440.09 (2m), Stats., the department may request verification necessary to make a determination under this subsection. Note: Application forms are available on the department’s website at https://dsps.wi.gov/pages/Home.aspx, or by request from the Department of Safety and Professional Services, P.O. Box 8935, Madison, WI 53708, or call (608) 266−2112. Section 5. SPS 65.015 is created to read:
SPS 65.015 Reciprocity for service members, former service members, and their spouses. A reciprocal instructor’s certificate in the fields of barbering, cosmetology, aesthetics, manicuring, or electrology shall be granted to an applicant who is a service member, former service member, or the spouse of a service member or former service member as defined in s. 440.09 (1), Stats.; if the board determines that the applicant meets all of the requirements under s. 440.09 (2), Stats. Subject to s. 440.09 (2m), Stats., the department may request verification necessary to make a determination under this subsection. Note: Application forms are available on the department’s website at https://dsps.wi.gov/pages/Home.aspx, or by request from the Department of Safety and Professional Services, P.O. Box 8935, Madison, WI 53708, or call (608) 266−2112. Section 6. SPS 71.03 is repealed and recreated to read:
SPS 71.03 Application for reciprocal certification.
(1) Reciprocity generally. Upon application and payment of the fee specified in s. 440.05 (2), the department shall grant an acupuncturist certificate of registration to any applicant who holds an acupuncturist certificate or license in another state or territory of the United States if the department determines that the applicant has actively engaged in the practice of acupuncture for at least 5 years or that the requirements for certification or licensure in the other state or territory are substantially equivalent to the requirements under s. 451.04. (2) Reciprocity for service members, former service members, and spouses of service members or former service members. A reciprocal acupuncturist certificate shall be granted to an applicant who is a service member, former service member, or the spouse of a service member or former service member as defined in s. 440.09 (1), Stats.; if the department determines that the applicant meets all of the requirements under s. 440.09 (2), Stats. Subject to s. 440.09 (2m), Stats., the department may request verification necessary to make a determination under this subsection. Note: Application forms are available on the department’s website at https://dsps.wi.gov/pages/Home.aspx, or by request from the Department of Safety and Professional Services, P.O. Box 8935, Madison, WI 53708, or call (608) 266−2112. Section 7. SPS 141.06 (intro.) is amended to read:
SPS 141.06 Application for license to practice psychotherapy by reciprocity; generally.
Section 8. SPS 141.065 is created to read:
SPS 141.065 Reciprocity for service members, former service members, and their spouses. A reciprocal music, art, or dance therapy certificate of registration, or license to practice psychotherapy, shall be granted to an applicant who is a service member, former service member, or the spouse of a service member or former service member as defined in s. 440.09 (1), Stats.; if the board determines that the applicant meets all of the requirements under s. 440.09 (2), Stats. Subject to s. 440.09 (2m), Stats., the department may request verification necessary to make a determination under this subsection. Note: Application forms are available on the department’s website at https://dsps.wi.gov/pages/Home.aspx, or by request from the Department of Safety and Professional Services, P.O. Box 8935, Madison, WI 53708, or call (608) 266−2112.
Section 9. SPS 175.06 is repealed and recreated to read:
SPS 175.06 Reciprocal licensure and certification.
(1) Reciprocity generally. Upon application and payment of the appropriate application fee, an applicant who holds a certificate of registration or license as a sanitarian in good standing issued by the proper authority of any state, territory, or possession of the United States, any foreign country, or any other organization that registers or certifies sanitarians, may receive a certificate in this state provided that the requirements for the registration in the other jurisdiction are comparable to the qualifications for registration in this chapter. The successful passage of a recognized professional examination of any state, territory or possession of the United States, any foreign country or any other organization may be construed as tantamount to passing the required examination recognized by the department, provided that the scope of the examination and the applicant’s passing score are comparable to the examination and passing score administered under this chapter.
(2) Reciprocity for service members, former service members, and spouses of service members or former service members. A reciprocal sanitarian registration shall be granted to an applicant who is a service member, former service member, or the spouse of a service member or former service member as defined in s. 440.09 (1), Stats.; if the department determines that the applicant meets all of the requirements under s. 440.09 (2), Stats. Subject to s. 440.09 (2m), Stats., the department may request verification necessary to make a determination under this subsection. Note: Application forms are available on the department’s website at https://dsps.wi.gov/pages/Home.aspx, or by request from the Department of Safety and Professional Services, P.O. Box 8935, Madison, WI 53708, or call (608) 266−2112. Section 10. SPS 181.01 (1m) is created to read:
SPS 181.01 (1m) Reciprocity for service members, former service members, and spouses of service members or former service members. A reciprocal midwife license shall be granted to an applicant who is a service member, former service member, or the spouse of a service member or former service member as defined in s. 440.09 (1), Stats.; if the department determines that the applicant meets all of the requirements under s. 440.09 (2), Stats. Subject to s. 440.09 (2m), Stats., the department may request verification necessary to make a determination under this subsection. Note: Application forms are available on the department’s website at https://dsps.wi.gov/pages/Home.aspx, or by request from the Department of Safety and Professional Services, P.O. Box 8935, Madison, WI 53708, or call (608) 266−2112. Section 11. SPS 192.135 is created to read:
SPS 192.135 Reciprocal licenses for service members, former service members, and spouses of service members or former service members. A reciprocal promoter, matchmaker, contestant, judge, referee, ringside physician, second, or timekeeper license shall be granted under this section to an applicant who is a service member, former service member, or the spouse of a service member or former service member as defined in s. 440.09 (1), Stats.; if the department determines that the applicant meets all of the requirements under s. 440.09 (2), Stats. Subject to s. 440.09 (2m), Stats., the department may request verification necessary to make a determination under this subsection.
