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Committee endorses HR 2 to channel new licensure proposals to OPLR for sunrise reviews
Summary
Representative Ballard told the committee HR 2 directs the Office of Professional Licensure and Review to evaluate whether new business licensures are needed before lawmakers introduce bills; the committee favorably recommended HR 2 unanimously.
The House Rules Standing Committee favorably recommended House Resolution 2 after a brief presentation by Representative Ballard describing a process to have the Office of Professional Licensure and Review (OPLR) assess proposed new professional licensures.
Ballard said the change "speaks to the role of OPLR to ask them if they have done a review if that licensure is needed and created a sunrise or not," describing it as a step to "streamline just the application and opening up new licensure." There was no public comment on the bill.
Representative Karen Peterson moved to favorably recommend HR 2 and the committee approved it by voice vote without recorded opposition. Supporters said the resolution will ensure proposals for new licensure undergo prior review so legislative time and staff resources are used efficiently.
Outcome: HR 2 was recommended to the House third‑reading calendar; committee members will rely on OPLR's reviews when considering new licensure bills.
