FISCAL NOTE

Date Requested: January 23, 2015
Time Requested: 10:28 AM
Agency: Health and Human Resources, Department of
CBD Number: Version: Bill Number: Resolution Number:
1741 Introduced HB2132
CBD Subject: Professions and Occupations


FUND(S):

5425 - Barbers and Beauticians Special Fund

Sources of Revenue:

Special Fund

Legislation creates:

Neither Program nor Fund



Fiscal Note Summary


Effect this measure will have on costs and revenues of state government.


The purpose of this bill is to exempt basic barbers from licensure by the Board of Barbers and Cosmetologists; to authorize the practice of basic barbering; to establish qualifications and requirements to practice basic barbering; to establish a basic barber permitting system; to establish a basic barber apprenticeship program; to establish requirements for the operation of basic barber shops; to establish health certificate requirements for basic barbers and apprentices; to require annual inspections of basic barber shops; to limit continuing education requirements for licensed barbers; to exempt basic barbers from continuing education requirements; to require approval of certain continuing education courses by the Board of Barbers and Cosmetologists; to revoke the authority of the Board of Barbers and Cosmetologists to establish a shampoo assistant permit; and to revise requirements and limitations for shampoo assistants. As written, the Department of Health and Human Resources does not estimate any fiscal impact from the proposed legislation.



Fiscal Note Detail


Effect of Proposal Fiscal Year
2015
Increase/Decrease
(use"-")
2016
Increase/Decrease
(use"-")
Fiscal Year
(Upon Full
Implementation)
1. Estmated Total Cost 0 0 0
Personal Services 0 0 0
Current Expenses 0 0 0
Repairs and Alterations 0 0 0
Assets 0 0 0
Other 0 0 0
2. Estimated Total Revenues 0 0 0


Explanation of above estimates (including long-range effect):


As written, the Department of Health and Human Resources does not estimate any fiscal impact from the proposed legislation.



Memorandum


The Board of Barbers and Cosmetologists is autonomous and no longer falls under the West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources.



    Person submitting Fiscal Note: Karen L. Bowling
    Email Address: karen.l.bowling@wv.gov