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Cosmetology and barbering code cleanup moves forward with reverse repealer
Summary
Committee approved technical updates to cosmetology and barbering licensing, including changes to exam format and training hours, a reverse repealer, and continued board oversight as the new board implements updates.
Senator Johnson presented an omnibus update to cosmetology and barbering statutes that he described as largely technical and intended to streamline licensing, clarify test proctoring and exam requirements, and adjust training-hour thresholds. He said the board recently convened and the reverse repealer allows the committee and board to continue refining code changes without locking in premature requirements.
Senator Wiggins and others said they had heard concerns from licensees but praised progress; supporters said changes such as moving toward written-only examinations and adjusting required hours reflect trends in other states and aim to reduce subjectivity and improve consistency. The committee advanced the measure as a committee substitute.
