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Committee advances wide-ranging cosmetology licensing overhaul after hours of testimony
Summary
Senate Bill 330, a major rewrite of cosmetology licensing, earned a favorable committee recommendation after extended public comment and sponsor assurances that a substitute will address outstanding concerns about hours, grandfathering and high school programs.
Senate Bill 330, a comprehensive rewrite of cosmetology and related licensing, won a favorable recommendation from the Senate Business and Labor Standing Committee on Feb. 26 after hours of testimony from industry representatives, educators and regulators.
Senator John Sandle, the bill sponsor, described the proposal as the product of a year-long study by the Office of Professional Licensure Review (OPLER) and a legislative working group. “We tried to create a balance between what OPLER said was the minimum hours of safety…and licensing requirements above that for an overall cosmetology license,” Senator Sandle said. He told the committee the bill would create “safety permits” for narrower skills while preserving a fuller cosmetology…
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