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Key items and committee actions (as presented in the hearing):

- Cosmetology: licensure by endorsement for out‑of‑state applicants (tab H in the committee summary). The regulation establishes three criteria for endorsement: a license in good standing from another state, at least two years of licensure, and completion of required continuing education. The committee moved and reported the regulation favorably.

- OSHA complaint inspection procedure (tab E). The proposed regulation aligns state procedure with federal OSHA guidance regarding workplace walk‑arounds and permits a claimant representative to attend the inspection. The committee moved and reported the regulation favorably to comply with federal requirements.

- Social work examiners continuing education (tab F). The regulation updates continuing‑education requirements to conform to statutory changes passed last year; the committee reported it favorably.

- Code enforcement officers continuing‑education reimbursement (tab G). The regulation would allow reimbursement up to 24 hours per licensing cycle (previously expressed as 12 hours per year). Committee members asked for examples and clarification about how reimbursement is administered and funded; LLR staff said reimbursement is handled by the relevant council and is generally funded from profession fees. The committee agreed to carry this item over to request examples of prior approvals and denials before final action.

- Professional engineers and land surveyors (tab H). A minor correction was presented and the committee reported it favorably.

- Lapsed-license renewal (tab I). The regulation adds addiction counselor supervisors to the list of professionals eligible to reinstate lapsed licenses within a five‑year period; the committee reported it favorably.

- Graduate program and continuing education for counselors (tab J). The regulation clarifies that qualifying graduate programs require a minimum of 60 graduate semester hours in clinical mental health counseling and requires one continuing-education hour in suicide assessment, treatment and management in conformity with statutory changes; the committee reported it favorably.

Committee members asked procedural questions about how regulations circulate to the full Senate and whether agencies generally amend regulations in response to committee concerns. The chair and staff explained the standard review process and said agencies typically can amend and resubmit regulations if concerns are raised; the committee may also introduce a resolution to disapprove if needed.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Senate Labor, Commerce and Industry Committee -- Labor, Commerce and Industry Committee 01/30/2025","oneSentenceSummary","The Senate Labor, Commerce and Industry committee reviewed a slate of agency regulations affecting licensure, workplace inspections and continuing education and reported most favorably to the full Senate; one item on code enforcement reimbursement was carried over for further information.","taxTitle","Labor, Commerce and Industry, Standing, Senate, Committees, Legislative, South Carolina","taxId",17642,"location","South Carolina","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":77,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":78,"_41":79,"_43":80,"_45":81,"_47":82,"_49":83,"_51":84,"_53":85,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":86,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":87,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6341940,"Senate committee approves cosmetology rule limiting esthetic procedures; sets 1.4 mm microneedling depth cap",216,1040000,1256145,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2256226-a32837de7ef71812f2249e54f6d71153&start=1040&end=1256","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2256226-a32837de7ef71812f2249e54f6d71153/thumbnail_1040000.jpg","/articles/6341940/South-Carolina/Senate-committee-approves-cosmetology-rule-limiting-esthetic-procedures-sets-14-mm-microneedling-depth-cap","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6341940-aa98b873819f3e8d2bd4dc161c8da3a5/orig.mp4?Expires=1770502398&Signature=FGXw0pZU0CwRZ4P0enwNzDv~XS5qpvYGSXQ344rrDn5WQ3LYzWiyLmJHMkPWRMCX7YYiyoNAaXCxsVZlVwqwNV71qWZmO7cEkOzG821-72rKPMX9TXitULpvxwEu5H~HrYTPTdybmqfjd-KrwGMohJ9xQJT4PJnEu5ZTe1egiZ0iMuu9q6PydHziLHu2WQWwpd1WBB3FZDKiuq37Yu-~B4DyriB7~somDUdjR8G2WwMBB4MvbaY64gulsOsTFAiTDRuKkGPYy0sukw5Yru~zaSQieBzaBhbtiPGXy1hb1y8J97nawtAoQQuVXaddFFT3Vxx12CBDAuWG-7jeh6yHpw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Senate Labor, Commerce and Industry committee approved a proposed regulation from the South Carolina Board of Cosmetology that clarifies sanitary and safety standards for salons and esthetic practices and draws a clearer line between cosmetology and medical practice.

Committee staff read language from the regulation: “devices, machines or implements intended to pierce or puncture the superficial surface of the skin must not penetrate to a depth of greater than 1.4 millimeters.” That provision was presented as a bright-line limit intended to prevent estheticians from performing deeper microneedling or injections that the regulators and the board consider medical acts. Staff and the subcommittee chair described the changes as prompted by an increase in “med spas” and by complaints to the board about estheticians performing procedures beyond their training.

Senators discussed the scope and practical effects. One senator asked whether the rule would still allow vitamin injections or shallower microneedling; the subcommittee chair and board staff said the rule limits depth but does not categorically ban microneedling at or under the stated depth. Tracy Adams, the board executive for cosmetology, explained that microneedling “to a depth of 1.4” is the threshold referenced in the text. Committee members also noted the regulation sets limits on certain chemical peels (pH) and electric devices to reduce the risk of burns or other injuries, though the transcript records a committee member saying she could not recall the exact pH number during the hearing.

Several senators raised a broader question about whether this evolution of services should instead be addressed statutorily rather than by regulation; the subcommittee chair said the goal was to remain within existing statutory scope and to clarify which practices are medical and which are cosmetology. After discussion, the committee moved, seconded and voted to report the regulation favorably to the full Senate.

The regulation will be circulated to the full Senate for the standard review period; committee members said that unless the Senate acts to disapprove, regulations typically become effective as a matter of law after the review window.","The Labor, Commerce and Industry committee approved a cosmetology regulation clarifying limits on estheticians’ practices, including a provision that devices that pierce the skin must not penetrate deeper than 1.4 millimeters. The rule aims to distinguish cosmetology from medical practice and respond to concerns about medical spas.",{"_33":89,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":90,"_41":91,"_43":92,"_45":93,"_47":94,"_49":95,"_51":96,"_53":97,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":98,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":99,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6341945,"Committee reports Michael Strange favorably for Real Estate Appraisers Board",502,517245,1019505,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2256226-a32837de7ef71812f2249e54f6d71153&start=517&end=1019","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2256226-a32837de7ef71812f2249e54f6d71153/thumbnail_517245.jpg","/articles/6341945/South-Carolina/Committee-reports-Michael-Strange-favorably-for-Real-Estate-Appraisers-Board","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6341945-dcd7c6a6ebe2a6cc10cc277537ed3a45/orig.mp4?Expires=1770502398&Signature=hJFlOxn-TjZ3RfX8ppvgu3ilkAFI99z1QsgJB7JZE3gnxasgce~KfBPhoC~ccJmfS7rvUNSL6-ZxSzOOxHlvxP1YTrFvDpHJyKTQWQ0FKr4WU5AalNuJCGIuNmJf7TQoNsFdoz8r0ci0jrqYYnZT4QF~zzyjkpp8GgNpaHrsO-trqo36shclDFcW7l5UTt~JiZXrvqP1KegVUSexeperFI3KPXVAXVIuPD8nK2JAU7SEOHcfJqqB8QQPbzoFOM089YppJS8Kr70fiie43lc9HQVH0IrGnjuX3bg79nM8B40m9dcIXuwe9qT4RCXWd7jDZs9K8wodZSZJUj0G8nK0zw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Michael Strange was screened and reported favorably by the Senate Labor, Commerce and Industry committee for an initial appointment to the South Carolina Real Estate Appraisers Board, with a term cited during the hearing as commencing 05/31/2024 and expiring 05/31/2027.

Strange told the committee: “I am Michael Strange. I'm the executive vice president for Security Federal Bank out of headquartered out of Aiken, South Carolina. I began my banking career in 1991, so I've been in banking now for 34 years.” He described experience as a commercial lender responsible for reviewing appraisals and said that experience informed his view of the role of the appraisal board in ensuring accuracy and fairness.

Committee staff reported receipt and review of Strange’s personal data questionnaire, statement of economic interest, SLED background check, credit report and driving record. Members had brief questions about his appraisal-related experience and his understanding of the board’s role; he said the board would review complaints and discrepancies and would address educational and ethical requirements for appraisers. A motion for a favorable report was moved and seconded and the committee recorded an affirmative vote to report him favorably to the full Senate.","The Labor, Commerce and Industry committee screened Michael Strange for an initial appointment to the South Carolina Real Estate Appraisers Board and reported him favorably. Strange described his 34-year banking career and experience reviewing appraisals.",{"_33":101,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":102,"_41":103,"_43":104,"_45":105,"_47":106,"_49":107,"_51":108,"_53":109,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":110,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":111,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6341949,"Senate committee refers Baron Irvin Jr. favorably for JEDA seat",323,19975,343000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2256226-a32837de7ef71812f2249e54f6d71153&start=19&end=343","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2256226-a32837de7ef71812f2249e54f6d71153/thumbnail_19975.jpg","/articles/6341949/South-Carolina/Senate-committee-refers-Baron-Irvin-Jr-favorably-for-JEDA-seat","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6341949-ee710497fa7167586a5be90d70f4797b/orig.mp4?Expires=1770502398&Signature=kkItwx0ab~z2rj0ouPgH--jDAaUugYQnF9lULhAnD4ze1NFkT3RvuA6DWgXrvjDz3K4xNOmSmECjuy4R-1o-WtbmycPwK0MDMChs8-1Ac2lqv0J-nWxvCaS4UCApgh5gpg5khafFZSWV3eeuWLOFjj3GFYud20ovHVydPHPrTj7cGR8Ws49X6UHzLYsFVJelPuaumdGe4rJwfNYpZcbWNdS7NN94p2wYHxTMuEGyiUYLieNTc1G1nUd2ycQ7yjqVUgHOryTXoy0gM-fm6wOUxZv4syDdG1LAZWVrlc7oGB4s3uiXfg0jWP2SFzKM3h0d~PXleHFKB9UNf3mB1l9EDA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Baron Irvin Jr. was screened and referred favorably by the Senate Labor, Commerce and Industry committee for an initial appointment to the Seventh Congressional District seat on the South Carolina Jobs and Economic Development Authority, with a term cited in the hearing as commencing 07/27/2024 and expiring 07/27/2027.

In his remarks to the committee, Irvin described himself as a “lifelong resident” of Florence who has “spent the last 32 years, as an owner of a small business” and who now does consulting and property-management work for a private foundation. The committee’s staff reported that Irvin’s personal data questionnaire, statement of economic interest form, SLED background check, credit report and driving record had been received and reviewed.

Committee members offered endorsements on the record. Sen. Rick Locke said he had known Irvin and praised his work in Florence; other members likewise described Irvin as having played a role in local economic development. Sen. Reichenbach moved a favorable recommendation, and Sen. Williams seconded. The committee chair called the vote and the ayes carried; the transcript records a favorable referral but does not include a roll-call tally.

The committee’s action is a referral to the full Senate for consideration. No statutory objections or conflicts were raised during the screening. The committee did not identify any pending investigations, tax liens, bankruptcies or ethics actions against Irvin; he responded “No, ma’am” to the screening questions about each item. He also affirmed understanding of the obligations of the JEDA board.","The Senate Labor, Commerce and Industry committee screened and referred Baron Irvin Jr. favorably for an initial appointment to the Seventh Congressional District seat on the South Carolina Jobs and Economic Development Authority (JEDA). Committee members offered verbal support and the committee voted to report him favorably.","actionData","errors"]

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