FINAL BILL REPORT

                   SB 5998

                          C 179 L 97

                      Synopsis as Enacted

Brief Description:  Restructuring the state cosmetology, barbering, esthetics, and manicuring advisory board.

Sponsors:  Senator Haugen.

Senate Committee on Government Operations

House Committee on Government Administration

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

Summary:  The advisory board membership is increased by two members appointed by the director.  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 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 extended any further.

The board is given authority to request the advice of several pertinent state agencies.

Votes on Final Passage:

Senate 49 0

House     94 4

Effective:  July 27, 1997