Committee approves licensure relief measure for cosmetology and barbers in military package

Sen. Hatcher introduced Senate Bill 163 to the Veterans, Military Affairs, and Public Safety Committee and said the legislation "lessens the burden of licensure for our cosmetology and barbers" and that the measure is part of the committee's military package.

"This bill is very personal to me," Senator Hatcher said, noting the connection to professional licensing for cosmetology and barbering. The sponsor framed the measure as reducing licensure burdens for people affiliated with military service.

A motion to give SB163 a favorable report was made (recorded in the transcript as moved by "Senator Carlin") and seconded by Sen. Chastain. The chair stated there was no objection and ordered the bill to be given a favorable report. The transcript does not record detailed debate or an itemized roll-call tally for this motion.

The committee's action advanced SB163 out of committee; the provided transcript does not show subsequent legislative steps or any amendments recorded during the meeting.