Board to place first reading of license-fee exemption on September consent calendar

The board of governors voted unanimously to put a first reading on a proposal to exempt license fees based on financial need on the consent calendar for its next meeting in September. The motion to place the item on the September consent calendar passed after a roll call in which all named governors recorded yes votes.

The measure — described as a “first read” of a license fee exemption tied to financial need — had been discussed at prior meetings and before the executive committee. Executive Director Nevett said, “I would suggest we do the first read on the license fee exemption based on financial need if Governor Couch and Chief…