HB 1680 Summary

• Appropriates $889,459.00 to the State Board of Cosmetology for fiscal year 2021 (July 1, 2020 - June 30, 2021)

• Authorizes 13 permanent full-time positions for the board with restrictions on salary increases without State Personnel Board approval and new funding

• Requires the board to adopt policies prohibiting new wigology licenses while allowing existing wig specialist and wig salon license holders to continue operating under pre-July 1, 2014 requirements

• Establishes performance targets including testing 700 students, inspecting 100% of establishments annually, processing applications within 10 business days, and resolving complaints within 6 months

• Designates $121,500.00 specifically for purchasing and administering cosmetology examinations