Legislative Committee Report Bill Helton, Chairman 2012-13 Legislative Committee ALABAMA Phone, 800-815- 7453 HB 184, A new law combining regulation of Cosmetology and Barber will go into effect September 1, 2013 ALASKA Phone, 907-465- 2547 HB 187, Annual review of revenue and expenses would continue, and Boards and Commissions would continue to make recommendations on rate change, further the legislative would annually consider an appropriation from the general fund to fund only the personal service cost to the employees of the department who performs the investigative functions, Professional licensees would continue to self- fund other cost via licensing fees. ARIZONA Phone, 408-784- 4539 HB- 2468, There will be NO 60 day Personal Licensee Renewal reminder notice mailed after July 20, 2013 effective date of HB- 2468 ARKANSAS Phone, 501-682- 2168
CALIFORNIA Phone, 800-952- 5210 April 16, 2013 addressed 17 Current Sunset Review Issues COLORADO Phone, 303-894- 7772 HB- 12-1055, The Division is now called the Division of Procession and Occupation, effective August 8, 2012 CONNECTICUT Phone, 806-509- 8000 DELAWARE Phone, 302-744- 4500
FLORIDA Phone, 850-487- 1395 Rule 61G5-32.001, Changes to Continuing Education Course Approval Requirements, effective August 12, 2013 Rule 61G5-31.004, Hair Braiding. Hair Wrapping and Body Wrapping Courses via Online Learning, effective July 1, 2013 Rule 61G5-20.002, Salon Requirements, and effective April 3, 2013 Rule 61G5-20.00015, Administrative Code- Salon Requirements, and effective August 14, 2013 HB 517 was approved by Governor Rick Scott on April 6, 2012, and reduces the continuing education required to activate an inactive license. GEORGIA Phone 478-207- 1430 No Legislation update on web- site HAWAII Phone, 808-586- 2996 IOWA Phone, 515-281- 4416
IDAHO Phone, 208-334- 3233 No Legislative update on website for 2012-2013 INDIANA Phone, 317-234- 3031 ILLINOIS Phone, 217-785- 0800 KANSAS Phone, 785-296- 3155 KENTUCKY Phone, 502-564- 4262 HB- 311 was signed by Governor Beshear and all changes will be effective July 20, 2012. Please visit the Statues and Regulations for information on the changes.
LOUISIANA Phone, 225-756- 3404 MAINE Phone, 207-624- 8579 MARYLAND Phone, 410-230- 6320 MASSACHUSETTS Phone, 617-727- 3074 MICHIGAN Phone, 517-241- 9288
MINNESOTA Phone, 651-642- 0489 MISSISSIPPI Phone, 601-987- 6837 Web- site was down at the time of the creation of this report. MISSOURI Phone, 573-751- 1052 (Disciplinary Action) HB- 600 Revocation List HB- 978 Suspension MONTANA Phone, 406-841- 2333 Senate Bill 343 Allows instructor applicants to avoid taking the 650 teacher training course so long as the applicant has at least 3 years of experience in the particular area of practice, but the applicant has 2 years to complete board- approved coursework related to teaching methodology before a license to teach is renewed.
NEBRASKA Phone, 402-471- 2117 NEW HAMPSHIRE Phone, 630-271- 3608 HB 376 removes the requirement for one year of work experience to Booth rent or Own/Manage a shop or salon. NEW JERSEY Phone, 201-504- 6400 NEW MEXICO Phone, 505-476- 4690 NEW YORK Phone, 518-474- 4429 When searching The Department of State, Division of Licensing service. Cosmetology and related fields are under Appearance and Enhancement.
NORTH CAROLINA Phone, 919-733- 4117 Natural Hair Care Information Update Anyone who has practiced natural hair care before July 1, 2010 must pass a practical and written examination and will be issued a license without having to go to school for the 300 hour Natural Hair Care curriculum. CURRENT LAW GIVES INDIVIDUALS UNTIL JULY 1, 2015 TO PASS THE EXAMINATION. Any natural hair care specialist not practicing prior to July 1, 2010 must get to school for 300 hours prior to taking the examination. Fees will apply under G.S. 88B- 20 NORTH DAKOTA Phone, 701-224- 9800 NEVADA Phone, 702-486- 6542 OHIO Phone, 614-466- 3834
OKLAHOMA Phone, 405-521- 2441 HB- 1467, November 1, 2013 the Oklahoma State Board of Cosmetology and Barber Board will merge in to one Board it will be the, Oklahoma State Board of Cosmetology and Barbering. HB- 1702, Will allow the Oklahoma State Board of Cosmetology to continue until 2017 under the Sun Set Review. OREGON Phone, 503-378- 8667 PENNSYLVANIA Phone, 717-783- 7130 RHODE ISLAND Phone, 401-222- 2827
SOUTH CAROLINA Phone, 803-896- 4568 TENNESSEE Phone, 615-741- 2515 The Tennessee General Assembly has recently made changes to the Tennessee Cosmetology Act. These new laws are found in Public Chapter No. 447. The changes amend the Tennessee Cosmetology Act in section 62-4- 120 and 62-4- 125 TEXAS Phone, 800-943- 8922 Senate Bill 362, Cosmetology operators may shave a person s neck, mustache and beard using a safety razor. House Bill 2095, Shampooing Changes: The 83 rd Texas Legislators passed the bill that changes who may shampoo in a salon; The bill takes effect September 1, 2013 UTAH Phone, 801-530- 6628 Statutes and Rules were updated.
VERMONT Phone, 802-828- 1134 Act NO. 27 (H.205). An act relating to professions and occupations regulated by the Office of Professional Regulation.in Sec. 35, revising which investigative or security agencies qualifies for the reduced sole proprietor licensure application and renewal fees.. in Sec. 46, substituting a second registered tattoo operator for a public member as an advisor to the Director of the Office of Professional Regulation in matters relating to tattooing and body piercing. VIRGINIA Phone, 804-367- 8509 WASHINGTON Phone, 306-664- 6626 WEST VIRGINIA Phone, 304-558- 2924
WISCONSIN WYOMING Phone, 307-777- 3534 Web- site was down when this report was being created