Bill > SB229

This bill introduces a comprehensive framework for reviewing and potentially sunsetting occupational licensing requirements in Kansas. Under the proposed legislation, all current and new occupational licenses will automatically terminate after five years unless the legislature passes a joint resolution to extend them. The bill requires state agencies to submit detailed annual reports about each occupational license they oversee, including information such as the number of license holders, education requirements, fees, and reciprocity agreements. Before any new occupational license or significant change to an existing license can take effect, the legislature must approve it through a joint resolution. This approval process involves a thorough review by legislative committees, which must analyze the necessity of the license, examine alternative regulatory approaches, assess potential economic impacts, and determine whether the licensing requirement is the least restrictive means of protecting public health and safety. The bill aims to create more accountability and scrutiny in the occupational licensing process, with a focus on reducing unnecessary regulatory barriers while still maintaining protections for public welfare. The legislation excludes certain healthcare and professional licensing boards from its provisions, focusing instead on other state agencies' occupational licensing practices.

Budget and Finance, Business and Industry

Commerce (Senate)

https://kslegislature.gov/li/b2025_26/measures/sb229/