CO SB193

Prohibits state agencies from imposing occupational regulations requiring personal qualifications unless demonstrably necessary and narrowly tailored to achieve specific legitimate public health, safety, or welfare objectives.

Requires all state agencies to conduct comprehensive reviews of existing occupational regulations by July 1, 2019, and repeal or amend those that fail to meet the bill's standard; agencies must report findings to the General Assembly by January 1, 2020.

Allows any person to file a petition with an agency requesting repeal or amendment of an occupational regulation, with agencies required to act within ninety days.

Creates a private civil right of action in district court allowing individuals to challenge occupational regulations; plaintiffs prevail if regulation imposes a burden on entry and defendant cannot prove the regulation meets the bill's standards and is the least restrictive alternative.

Appropriates $2,614,182 total for fiscal year 2018-19 across six state departments (agriculture, education, human services, public health and environment, regulatory agencies, and revenue) to conduct occupational rule reviews.