Provide for occupational licenses or other authorization to practice by recognition for qualified applicants from other states

HB 3449 allows professionals licensed in other states to obtain a West Virginia occupational license through recognition of their existing credentials, rather than requiring full re-licensing. To qualify, applicants must have worked in their licensed profession for at least one year in another state, have no license suspensions or disciplinary issues, and be in good standing with all states where they hold a license. The bill requires licensing boards to review applications within 60 days and establishes an appeals process for denied applications. It also prevents local governments from creating their own licensing rules for these occupations, ensuring a uniform state-level process.