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MS HB387

Bill

Official Source

Status

Passed

4/20/2015

Primary Sponsor

Brad Mayo

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Origin

House of Representatives

2015 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Increases the biennial license renewal fee for licensed professional counselors from $100 to $200
  • Authorizes the licensing board to increase fees as needed, but limits increases to no more than 10% of the previous year's fee
  • Requires licensed professional counselors to complete 24 hours of continuing education per biennial renewal period, with 6 hours focused on professional ethics or legal issues in counseling
  • Mandates license renewals occur biennially on or before June 30 of the applicable year
  • Section 73-30-29 will stand repealed on July 1, 2020

Legislative Description

Licensed professional counselors; revise license renewal fee to conform to amount being charged by the board.

Last Action

Approved by Governor

4/20/2015

Committee Referrals

Public Health and Welfare2/9/2015
Public Health and Human Services1/15/2015

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