HCS HB 2082 -- STATE BOARD OF COSMETOLOGY AND BARBER EXAMINERS

SPONSOR:  Wasson (Dougherty)

COMMITTEE ACTION:  Voted "do pass by consent" by the Special
Committee on Professional Registration and Licensing by a vote of
10 to 0.

This substitute changes the laws regarding the State Board of
Cosmetology and Barber Examiners.  In its main provisions, the
substitute:

(1)  Establishes an inactive license for all cosmetology and
barber licenses;

(2)  Prohibits the issuance of any new Class CH-hairdresser
license after August 28, 2008.  Licensees as of that date will be
allowed to renew their license for as long as they comply with
the current rules;

(3)  Requires the board to maintain a registry of licensees which
will be open for public inspection; and

(4)  Repeals several obsolete provisions.

FISCAL NOTE:  No impact on state funds in FY 2009, FY 2010, and
FY 2011.

PROPONENTS:  Supporters say that because the boards regulating
the licensing of cosmetologists and barbers have been combined,
there are several statutes regarding the professions which are
inconsistent.  The bill makes them consistent.

Testifying for the bill were Representative Dougherty; and State
Board of Cosmetology and Barber Examiners, Department of
Insurance, Financial Institutions, and Professional Registration.

OPPONENTS:  There was no opposition voiced to the committee.

Missouri House of Representatives
94th General Assembly, 2nd Regular Session
Last Updated October 15, 2008 at 3:11 pm