Marcus J. Beauregard, Defense-State Liaison Office director, speaks with Col. Andrew Purath, 11th Wing and Joint Base Andrews Commander, after testifying on Senate Bill 280 at the Education, Health and Environmental Affairs Committee hearing in Annapolis, Md., Feb. 6, 2020. Senate Bill, Occupational and Professional Licensing - Service Members, Veterans, and Military Spouses - Revisions to Reciprocity Requirements, allows for a permanent solution to service members, veterans, and military spouse with out-of-state licenses who wish to work in the Maryland. This bill is a part of the Defense-State Liaison Office’s plan to eliminate the Barriers to license portability experience by military spouses. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Jared Duhon)