"An Act relating to occupational licensing fees, fines, and penalties and to regulatory board fines; extending the termination dates of the Boards of Barbers and Hairdressers, Social Work Examiners, Pharmacy, Professional Counselors, Psychologist and Psychological Associate Examiners, and Veterinary Examiners; relating to psychologist licensing by credentials; relating to an exemption that allows one bill to continue more than one board, commission, or agency program; and providing for an effective date. "

CS HB 123 extends the sunset for the boards of Barbers and Hairdressers, Social Work Examiners, Pharmacy, Professional Counselors, Psychologists and Psychological Associate Examiners and Veterinary Examiners. Each of these boards have been recommended by Legislative Audit for extension.

Additionally, CS HB 123 allows fines and penalties collected by various occupations to be included with fee collections for the purpose of determining whether revenue collected approximately equals the total costs of regulation for an occupation or board. This change codifies current practice and is included by request of the Division of Occupational Licensing.

I would ask for your support on CS HB 123.

Bill Version: 24-LS0360F

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