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MS SB2673

Bill

Status

Failed

3/3/2026

Primary Sponsor

Tyler McCaughn

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Origin

Senate

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Creates the "Occupational Licensure Boards Consolidation Study Committee" to examine consolidating state licensure boards into a new Department of Occupational Licensure
  • Committee membership includes 13 members: legislative committee chairs, 5 current licensure board members appointed by the Governor, 2 senators appointed by the Lieutenant Governor, and 2 representatives appointed by the Speaker
  • Committee must meet within 45 days of the act's effective date and submit recommendations to the Legislature by December 1, 2026
  • Recommendations must address benefits of consolidation, which boards could feasibly consolidate, a timeline for implementation, and location recommendations for the new department
  • Committee dissolves upon presentation of its report; Joint Legislative Committee on Performance Evaluation and Expenditure Review provides clerical support

Legislative Description

Occupational Licensure Boards Consolidation Study Committee; create.

Last Action

Died In Committee

3/3/2026

Committee Referrals

Accountability, Efficiency, Transparency2/16/2026
Government Structure1/19/2026

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