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House panel advances bill to streamline professional licensing (HB 579)
Summary
The Georgia House Appropriations Committee approved a committee substitute to HB 579, a package of changes from the Blue Ribbon Professional Licensing Committee intended to speed licensing decisions, allow concurrent application steps, and convert some licenses to registrations. The bill sets an effective date of July 1, 2026.
The Georgia House Appropriations Committee approved a committee substitute to House Bill 579 on a voice vote after Representative Reeves presented the measure as a broad effort to modernize the state's professional-licensing system.
Representative Reeves said the measure was the product of the Blue Ribbon Professional Licensing Committee and aimed to improve customer service and reduce burdens on applicants and boards. "The people of Georgia deserve excellent customer service," Reeves said during his presentation.
The bill makes several administrative changes: it allows applicants more flexibility to take…
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