Committee adopts technical licensing package for HB 14‑25 and advances bill

Rep. Gilchrist told the House Appropriations Committee that the amendments to HB 14‑25 were primarily technical changes submitted by the Department of Regulatory Agencies (DORA) and coordinated with Applied Behavioral Analysis providers. The changes adjust licensing language, credential references and certain definitions and disciplinary processes but were described by the sponsor as non‑substantive.

The vice chair moved amendments L006 through L012 and J002 in sequence; each was seconded and adopted without objection. Gilchrist explained that L006 updates references to a Board‑qualified Applied Behavioral Analyst credentialing board, L007 addresses a behavioral analyst timeline, and L008 revises definitions; the sponsor said the separate amendments ensure coverage across the bill text.

After adopting the amendment package the committee moved HB 14‑25 to the Committee of the Whole with a favorable recommendation; roll-call recorded 10 yes and 1 no.

Next steps: HB 14‑25 will be considered by the Committee of the Whole; sponsors and staff said the amendments clarified technical licensure language arising from DORA and stakeholder input.