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ID S1025
Bill
Status
1/22/2021
Primary Sponsor
Commerce and Human Resources Committee
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AI Summary
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Creates a new Division of Occupational and Professional Licenses within the Department of Self-Governing Agencies, headed by a governor-appointed administrator who serves at the governor's pleasure.
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Consolidates all occupational and professional licensing boards (accountancy, dentistry, nursing, medicine, pharmacy, real estate, veterinary medicine, etc.) and building safety functions under this single division for streamlined administration.
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Establishes an "Occupational Licenses Fund" to replace multiple separate board accounts, with all fees and fines deposited into this unified fund to pay division and board administrative expenses.
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Grants the division administrator broad powers to conduct examinations, issue licenses, manage renewals, assess civil penalties (up to $1,000), perform safety inspections, and supervise all licensing functions across regulated professions and trades.
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Declares an emergency, making the act effective immediately upon passage and approval.
Legislative Description
Amends existing law to provide that licensing boards and entities under the Department of Self-Governing Agencies shall be organized under the Division of Occupational and Professional Licenses.
OCCUPATIONAL LICENSES
Last Action
Reported Printed; referred to Commerce & Human Resources
1/25/2021