Bill > SB133

This bill extends the termination dates for several state boards and commissions, including the State Board of Barbers, the State Board of Cosmetologists, the State Board for Professional Land Surveyors, the State Commission of Real Estate Appraisers, Appraisal Management Companies, and Home Inspectors, and the State Board of Individual Tax Preparers. These extensions are in accordance with the Maryland Program Evaluation Act, commonly known as a "sunset law," which requires state agencies to periodically undergo review and reauthorization to ensure their continued necessity and effectiveness. The bill pushes back the expiration of these boards' statutory and regulatory authority from their previous dates to July 1, 2032, meaning they will continue to operate and regulate their respective professions for an additional five years. Additionally, the bill mandates that the Maryland Department of Labor submit a report on these entities to the Joint Audit and Evaluation Committee by July 1, 2030, to facilitate the ongoing evaluation process.

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Education, Energy, and the Environment (Senate)

https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/mgawebsite/Legislation/Details/SB0133?ys=2026RS