Committee clears workforce licensing bill to prevent local licensing requirements
House Bill 1460, described as a 'workforce freedom act,' passed the committee to create a uniform state standard for occupational licensing and prevent localities from imposing additional licensing requirements, according to the sponsor. No opposition was recorded in the hearing.
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House Bill 1460 was presented as the "workforce freedom act," intended to create a uniform state standard for occupational licenses and prevent cities or municipalities from imposing additional licensing requirements beyond state requirements. The sponsor said the bill grew from a licensing task force and that the municipal league had reviewed the language; he told the committee there was no known opposition.
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