Committee forwards licensing bill after debate over 'universal licensure' language

Feb 11, 2025

House Bill 107 would require new occupational licensing and fees to be established by statute or rule and codify a common‑sense scope of practice standard; committee approved sending the bill to the floor with a due‑pass recommendation after discussion about enforcement and board authority.

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Representative Jeff Ehlers presented House Bill 107, a package of licensing reforms that would require any new professional licensure or fees to be established in statute or through the rulemaking process and would codify a “Universal Occupation and Professional Licensing Practice Authority” focused on education, training and experience.

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