Col. Andrew Purath, 11th Wing and Joint Base Andrews Commander, speaks on Senate Bill 280, Occupational and Professional Licensing - Service Members, Veterans, and Military Spouses - Revisions to Reciprocity Requirements, to the Maryland Education, Health and Environmental Affairs Committee in Annapolis, Md., March 26, 2019. Maryland is one of many states that are pushing such legislation to allow for military spouses to either have expedited licensing or more flexible rules. For service members, veterans, and military spouse in Maryland, this bill would allow for a permanent license to be granted if the member moved to the state and has held a valid occupational or professional license from another state. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Jared Duhon)