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Sponsor seeks to stop duplicative local licensing where state already regulates
Summary
House Bill 594 would clarify that if the state issues a license, permit or authorization for an occupation or activity, cities and towns cannot require an additional, duplicate license for the same professional credential or activity; sponsors and proponents said it cuts red tape while opponents asked for targeted amendments.
Representative Carrie Seekins Crowe told the committee that House Bill 594 is intended to close a semantic loophole by making explicit that when the state issues a license or authorization, local governments should not require duplicative licensing, permitting, or fees for the same regulated activity. Supporters said the law prevents local governments from effectively…
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