SF 316: Relating to the practice of barbering and cosmetology arts and sciences, including schools of barbering and cosmetology arts and sciences and a combined course of study for the practice of esthetics and nail technology

What it does

This bill relates to barbering and cosmetology arts and sciences. The bill allows an instructor employed by a school of barbering and cosmetology arts and sciences to perform barbering and cosmetology arts and sciences services for compensation at the school while not instructing students. A school of barbering and cosmetology arts and sciences where a licensee performs barbering and cosmetology arts and sciences services is not required to obtain a license as a barbering and cosmetology arts and sciences establishment.

Senate subcommittee · named February 25, 2025

• Sen. Jeff Reichman (R) · jeff.reichman@legis.iowa.gov
• Sen. Matt Blake (D) · matt.blake@legis.iowa.gov
• Sen. Doug Campbell (R) · doug.campbell@legis.iowa.gov

Lobbying · 6 for, 3 against

For: Americans For Prosperity; Foundation for Government Accountability Action; Institute for Justice; Iowa Barber and Cosmetology School Association; Kairos Nexus; National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB /IA)

Against: Barbara Scholl; Institute for Justice; Iowa Barber and Cosmetology School Association

In plain words

1. February 13, 2025Filed in the Senate and sent to the State Government committee
2. February 20, 2025Senate subcommittee named: Reichman, Campbell and Celsi
3. February 25, 2025Senate subcommittee named: Reichman, Blake and Campbell
4. March 4, 2025Subcommittee recommended passing it
5. March 6, 2025Approved by the Senate committee, and given a new number: SF 551