HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

                      Olympia, Washington

Bill Analysis      Bill No. SB 5998

State cosmetology/barbering/esthetics/manicuring brd Public Hrg: 4/2/97 

Brief Title

Senator Haugen                                            Staff Contact: Bill Lynch

Sponsor                                    Comm. on Govt. Admin.

                                           Phone: 786-7092

BACKGROUND:

The director of the Department of Licensing regulates the professions of cosmetology, barbering, aesthetics, and manicuring. 

A seven-member advisory board also exists with the responsibility, as of June 30, 1995, to conduct a thorough review of the educational and licensing requirements for these professions as well as the applicable enforcement and health standards.  This review is conducted together with the director of the Department of Licensing or his or her designee.  Reporting to the Governor, director, and Legislature is required, including any recommendations for legislation reforming and restructuring the regulation of these professions.

The advisory board ceases to exist on or about June 30, 1997.

SUMMARY:

The membership of the state cosmetology, barbering, esthetics, and manicuring advisory board is increased by two members appointed by the director of the Department of Licensing.  Both must be experienced members of the professions, one having chain salon supervisory experience and the other having salon and school experience.

The existence of the advisory board is extended one year to June 30, 1998.  All members of the board are eligible to be reappointed if the existence of the board is any further extended.

The advisory board is given authority to request the advice of officials from the Work Force Training and Education Coordinating Board, Department of Employment Security, Department of Labor and Industries, Department of Health, Department of Licensing, and the Department of Revenue.

Fiscal Note:  Not requested.

Effective Date:  Ninety days after adjournment of session in which bill is passed.