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GA HR744

Resolution

Status

Engrossed

2/21/2018

Primary Sponsor

Buzz Brockway

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Origin

House of Representatives

2017-2018 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Encourages the Georgia Occupational Regulation Review Council to resume conducting periodic reviews of existing regulatory entities, as already required by law at least once every seven years for each entity
  • Reviews are intended to determine whether existing regulatory entities' authority remains applicable and necessary given current professional and business conditions in the state
  • The Council is asked to report to the legislature if changes are needed to an entity's regulations or if a regulatory entity's existence is no longer necessary or in the state's interest
  • Reflects legislative intent that no licensure or certification programs should be imposed on any profession or business unless required for the safety and well-being of Georgia's citizens
  • Recognizes that unnecessary licensure and certification requirements can serve as barriers to entry, preventing Georgians from obtaining well-paying jobs

Legislative Description

Georgia Occupational Regulatory Review Council; perform periodic reviews of existing regulatory entities; encourage

Last Action

House Passed/Adopted As Amended

2/21/2018

Full Bill Text

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