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1		-	~~Amended IN Assembly April 17, 2024~~ CALIFORNIA LEGISLATURE 20232024 REGULAR SESSION Assembly Bill No. 2862Introduced by Assembly Member ~~Gipson(Coauthors: Assembly Members Juan Carrillo and Lowenthal)February~~ 15, 2024 An act to add Division 1.1 (commencing with Section 473) to ~~and repeal Section 115.7 of~~ the Business and Professions Code, relating to professions and vocations.LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL'S DIGESTAB 2862, as ~~amended~~, Gipson. Licenses~~: Department of Consumer Affairs~~: African American applicants.Existing law prescribes requirements for licensure and regulation of various businesses and professions, including healing arts and real estate businesses and professions, by various boards, bureaus, commissions, committees, and departments. ~~establishes the Department of Consumer Affairs, which is composed of specified boards that license and regulate various professions.~~This bill would require ~~those~~ boards to prioritize African American applicants seeking licenses under these provisions, especially applicants who are descended from a person enslaved in the United States. The bill would define various terms for these purposes. ~~repeal those provisions on January 1, 2029.~~Digest Key Vote: MAJORITY Appropriation: NO Fiscal Committee: YES Local Program: NO Bill TextThe people of the State of California do enact as follows:SECTION 1. Section ~~115.7~~ is added to the Business and Professions Code, to read:~~115~~.7. (a) Notwithstanding any other law, a board shall prioritize African American applicants seeking licenses, especially applicants who are descended from a person enslaved in the United States.(b) This section shall remain in effect only until January 1, 2029, and as of that date is repealed.SECTION 1.Division 1.1 (commencing with Section 473) is added to the Business and Professions Code, to read:1.1.Prioritization of Licenses473.(a)For purposes of this division:(1)Board includes bureau, commission, committee, department, division, examining committee, program, and agency.(2)License includes certificate, registration, or other means to engage in a business or profession regulated by this code.(b)Notwithstanding any other law, a board shall prioritize African American applicants seeking licenses, especially applicants who are descended from a person enslaved in the United States.
	1	+	CALIFORNIA LEGISLATURE 20232024 REGULAR SESSION Assembly Bill No. 2862Introduced by Assembly Member GipsonFebruary 15, 2024 An act to add Division 1.1 (commencing with Section 473) to the Business and Professions Code, relating to professions and vocations.LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL'S DIGESTAB 2862, as introduced, Gipson. Licenses: African American applicants.Existing law prescribes requirements for licensure and regulation of various businesses and professions, including healing arts and real estate businesses and professions, by various boards, bureaus, commissions, committees, and departments.This bill would require boards to prioritize African American applicants seeking licenses under these provisions, especially applicants who are descended from a person enslaved in the United States. The bill would define various terms for these purposes.Digest Key Vote: MAJORITY Appropriation: NO Fiscal Committee: YES Local Program: NO Bill TextThe people of the State of California do enact as follows:SECTION 1. Division 1.1 (commencing with Section 473) is added to the Business and Professions Code, to read:DIVISION 1.1. Prioritization of Licenses473. (a) For purposes of this division:(1) Board includes bureau, commission, committee, department, division, examining committee, program, and agency.(2) License includes certificate, registration, or other means to engage in a business or profession regulated by this code.(b) Notwithstanding any other law, a board shall prioritize African American applicants seeking licenses, especially applicants who are descended from a person enslaved in the United States.
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3		-	~~Amended IN Assembly April 17, 2024~~ CALIFORNIA LEGISLATURE 20232024 REGULAR SESSION Assembly Bill No. 2862Introduced by Assembly Member ~~Gipson(Coauthors: Assembly Members Juan Carrillo and Lowenthal)February~~ 15, 2024 An act to add Division 1.1 (commencing with Section 473) to ~~and repeal Section 115.7 of~~ the Business and Professions Code, relating to professions and vocations.LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL'S DIGESTAB 2862, as ~~amended~~, Gipson. Licenses~~: Department of Consumer Affairs~~: African American applicants.Existing law prescribes requirements for licensure and regulation of various businesses and professions, including healing arts and real estate businesses and professions, by various boards, bureaus, commissions, committees, and departments. ~~establishes the Department of Consumer Affairs, which is composed of specified boards that license and regulate various professions.~~This bill would require ~~those~~ boards to prioritize African American applicants seeking licenses under these provisions, especially applicants who are descended from a person enslaved in the United States. The bill would define various terms for these purposes. ~~repeal those provisions on January 1, 2029.~~Digest Key Vote: MAJORITY Appropriation: NO Fiscal Committee: YES Local Program: NO
	3	+	CALIFORNIA LEGISLATURE 20232024 REGULAR SESSION Assembly Bill No. 2862Introduced by Assembly Member GipsonFebruary 15, 2024 An act to add Division 1.1 (commencing with Section 473) to the Business and Professions Code, relating to professions and vocations.LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL'S DIGESTAB 2862, as introduced, Gipson. Licenses: African American applicants.Existing law prescribes requirements for licensure and regulation of various businesses and professions, including healing arts and real estate businesses and professions, by various boards, bureaus, commissions, committees, and departments.This bill would require boards to prioritize African American applicants seeking licenses under these provisions, especially applicants who are descended from a person enslaved in the United States. The bill would define various terms for these purposes.Digest Key Vote: MAJORITY Appropriation: NO Fiscal Committee: YES Local Program: NO
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9	9		CALIFORNIA LEGISLATURE 20232024 REGULAR SESSION
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15		-	Introduced by Assembly Member ~~Gipson(Coauthors: Assembly Members Juan Carrillo and Lowenthal)February~~ 15, 2024
	15	+	Introduced by Assembly Member GipsonFebruary 15, 2024
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17		-	Introduced by Assembly Member Gipson~~(Coauthors: Assembly Members Juan Carrillo and Lowenthal)~~
	17	+	Introduced by Assembly Member Gipson
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20		-	An act to add Division 1.1 (commencing with Section 473) to ~~and repeal Section 115.7 of~~ the Business and Professions Code, relating to professions and vocations.
	20	+	An act to add Division 1.1 (commencing with Section 473) to the Business and Professions Code, relating to professions and vocations.
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26		-	AB 2862, as ~~amended~~, Gipson. Licenses: ~~Department of Consumer Affairs:~~ African American applicants.
	26	+	AB 2862, as introduced, Gipson. Licenses: African American applicants.
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28		-	Existing law prescribes requirements for licensure and regulation of various businesses and professions, including healing arts and real estate businesses and professions, by various boards, bureaus, commissions, committees, and departments. ~~establishes the Department of Consumer Affairs, which is composed of specified boards that license and regulate various professions.~~This bill would require ~~those~~ boards to prioritize African American applicants seeking licenses under these provisions, especially applicants who are descended from a person enslaved in the United States. The bill would define various terms for these purposes. ~~repeal those provisions on January 1, 2029.~~
	28	+	Existing law prescribes requirements for licensure and regulation of various businesses and professions, including healing arts and real estate businesses and professions, by various boards, bureaus, commissions, committees, and departments.This bill would require boards to prioritize African American applicants seeking licenses under these provisions, especially applicants who are descended from a person enslaved in the United States. The bill would define various terms for these purposes.
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30		-	Existing law prescribes requirements for licensure and regulation of various businesses and professions, including healing arts and real estate businesses and professions, by various boards, bureaus, commissions, committees, and departments. ~~establishes the Department of Consumer Affairs, which is composed of specified boards that license and regulate various professions.~~
	30	+	Existing law prescribes requirements for licensure and regulation of various businesses and professions, including healing arts and real estate businesses and professions, by various boards, bureaus, commissions, committees, and departments.
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32		-	This bill would require ~~those~~ boards to prioritize African American applicants seeking licenses under these provisions, especially applicants who are descended from a person enslaved in the United States. The bill would define various terms for these purposes. ~~repeal those provisions on January 1, 2029.~~
	32	+	This bill would require boards to prioritize African American applicants seeking licenses under these provisions, especially applicants who are descended from a person enslaved in the United States. The bill would define various terms for these purposes.
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38		-	The people of the State of California do enact as follows:SECTION 1. Section ~~115.7~~ is added to the Business and Professions Code, to read:~~115~~.7. (a) Notwithstanding any other law, a board shall prioritize African American applicants seeking licenses, especially applicants who are descended from a person enslaved in the United States.(b) This section shall remain in effect only until January 1, 2029, and as of that date is repealed.SECTION 1.Division 1.1 (commencing with Section 473) is added to the Business and Professions Code, to read:1.1.Prioritization of Licenses473.(a)For purposes of this division:(1)Board includes bureau, commission, committee, department, division, examining committee, program, and agency.(2)License includes certificate, registration, or other means to engage in a business or profession regulated by this code.(b)Notwithstanding any other law, a board shall prioritize African American applicants seeking licenses, especially applicants who are descended from a person enslaved in the United States.
	38	+	The people of the State of California do enact as follows:SECTION 1. Division 1.1 (commencing with Section 473) is added to the Business and Professions Code, to read:DIVISION 1.1. Prioritization of Licenses473. (a) For purposes of this division:(1) Board includes bureau, commission, committee, department, division, examining committee, program, and agency.(2) License includes certificate, registration, or other means to engage in a business or profession regulated by this code.(b) Notwithstanding any other law, a board shall prioritize African American applicants seeking licenses, especially applicants who are descended from a person enslaved in the United States.
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40	40		The people of the State of California do enact as follows:
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44		-	SECTION 1. Section ~~115.7~~ is added to the Business and Professions Code, to read:~~115~~.7. (a) Notwithstanding any other law, a board shall prioritize African American applicants seeking licenses, especially applicants who are descended from a person enslaved in the United States.~~(b) This section shall remain in effect only until January 1, 2029, and as of that date is repealed.~~
	44	+	SECTION 1. Division 1.1 (commencing with Section 473) is added to the Business and Professions Code, to read:DIVISION 1.1. Prioritization of Licenses473. (a) For purposes of this division:(1) Board includes bureau, commission, committee, department, division, examining committee, program, and agency.(2) License includes certificate, registration, or other means to engage in a business or profession regulated by this code.(b) Notwithstanding any other law, a board shall prioritize African American applicants seeking licenses, especially applicants who are descended from a person enslaved in the United States.
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46		-	SECTION 1. Section ~~115.7~~ is added to the Business and Professions Code, to read:
	46	+	SECTION 1. Division 1.1 (commencing with Section 473) is added to the Business and Professions Code, to read:
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50		-	~~115~~.7. (a) Notwithstanding any other law, a board shall prioritize African American applicants seeking licenses, especially applicants who are descended from a person enslaved in the United States.~~(b) This section shall remain in effect only until January 1, 2029, and as of that date is repealed.~~
	50	+	DIVISION 1.1. Prioritization of Licenses473. (a) For purposes of this division:(1) Board includes bureau, commission, committee, department, division, examining committee, program, and agency.(2) License includes certificate, registration, or other means to engage in a business or profession regulated by this code.(b) Notwithstanding any other law, a board shall prioritize African American applicants seeking licenses, especially applicants who are descended from a person enslaved in the United States.
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52		-	~~115~~.7. (a) Notwithstanding any other law, a board shall prioritize African American applicants seeking licenses, especially applicants who are descended from a person enslaved in the United States.~~(b) This section shall remain in effect only until January 1, 2029, and as of that date is repealed.~~
	52	+	DIVISION 1.1. Prioritization of Licenses473. (a) For purposes of this division:(1) Board includes bureau, commission, committee, department, division, examining committee, program, and agency.(2) License includes certificate, registration, or other means to engage in a business or profession regulated by this code.(b) Notwithstanding any other law, a board shall prioritize African American applicants seeking licenses, especially applicants who are descended from a person enslaved in the United States.
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54		-	115.7. (a) Notwithstanding any other law, a board shall prioritize African American applicants seeking licenses, especially applicants who are descended from a person enslaved in the United States.(b) This section shall remain in effect only until January 1, 2029, and as of that date is repealed.
	54	+	DIVISION 1.1. Prioritization of Licenses
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	56	+	DIVISION 1.1. Prioritization of Licenses
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	58	+	473. (a) For purposes of this division:(1) Board includes bureau, commission, committee, department, division, examining committee, program, and agency.(2) License includes certificate, registration, or other means to engage in a business or profession regulated by this code.(b) Notwithstanding any other law, a board shall prioritize African American applicants seeking licenses, especially applicants who are descended from a person enslaved in the United States.
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58		-	115.7. (a) Notwithstanding any other law, a board shall prioritize African American applicants seeking licenses, especially applicants who are descended from a person enslaved in the United States.
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80	68		(b) Notwithstanding any other law, a board shall prioritize African American applicants seeking licenses, especially applicants who are descended from a person enslaved in the United States.