HF 652: Relating to the practice of barbering and cosmetology arts and sciences and providing transition provisions

What it does

This bill relates to the practices of barbering and cosmetology. The bill merges the boards of cosmetology arts and sciences and barbering into the board of barbering and cosmetology arts and sciences, repeals Code chapter 158 governing barbering, and makes conforming changes. The bill gives the board of barbering and cosmetology arts and sciences all of the powers and responsibilities of the prior boards. The bill provides that current members of the boards of barbering and cosmetology arts and sciences shall become members of the merged board until their terms otherwise expire or they are otherwise replaced.

Lobbying · 2 for, 0 against

For: Americans For Prosperity; Opportunity Solutions Project

In plain words

1. March 7, 2023Filed in the House
2. March 22, 2023Passed the House, 84–11
3. March 23, 2023Arrived in the Senate
4. April 19, 2023Took the place of SF 387 on the Senate floor (the same legislation)
5. April 19, 2023Passed the Senate, 49–1
6. May 1, 2023Passed the House, 94–0
7. May 16, 2023Sent to the Governor
8. May 26, 2023Signed into law