Hawaii 2024 Regular Session

Hawaii House Bill HB631

Introduced
1/23/23  
Refer
1/27/23  
Introduced
1/23/23  

Caption

Relating To Occupational Licensing Reform Task Force.

Impact

The task force will investigate which occupational licenses are unnecessary for consumer health and safety, identify possible reductions in licensing requirements, and explore alternatives such as bonding or private certifications. The efforts aim to propose new legislation that optimizes consumer choice, enhances business opportunities, and diminishes regulatory burdens. The results of the task force's investigations are intended to be submitted to the legislature for consideration, including fiscal impacts on the state.

Summary

House Bill 631 aims to reform occupational licensing in the state of Hawaii by establishing a task force that reviews current licensing requirements. The bill recognizes that existing regulations create barriers to economic freedom for many individuals, noting that Hawaii oversees more than 180 professional and vocational licenses. It is argued that some of these regulations, such as requiring a license to braid hair, are excessive and hinder business opportunities.

Contention

While the objective of HB 631 is to decrease unnecessary regulation and promote economic growth, there may be contention regarding consumer safety and the implications of deregulating various occupations. Supporters of the bill argue that easing licensing requirements would not harm consumer safety, while critics might stress the importance of regulatory oversight to maintain public health standards. The discussions surrounding these matters could lead to debates on the balance between reducing bureaucratic barriers and ensuring necessary protections for consumers.

Companion Bills

HI HB631

Carry Over Relating To Occupational Licensing Reform Task Force.

Previously Filed As

HI HB631

Relating To Occupational Licensing Reform Task Force.

HI SB01466

An Act Establishing A Task Force To Study Issues Relating To Consumer Protection And Occupational Licensing.

HI HB597

Provides relative to occupational licensing

HI HB05387

An Act Establishing A Task Force To Study The Use Of Military Occupational Specialty Training As A Substitute For State Licensing Requirements.

HI SB304

Relating to a task force on occupational licensing; prescribing an effective date.

HI HB05297

An Act Establishing A Task Force To Study The Substitution Of State Licensing Requirements With Military Occupational Specialty Training For Veterans.

HI HB81

Provides relative to the Occupational Licensing Review Commission

HI SCR33

Requesting The Department Of Labor And Industrial Relations To Convene An Interagency Task Force To Combat The Underground Economy And Employee Misclassification In The State's Construction Industry.

HI SR22

Requesting The Department Of Labor And Industrial Relations To Convene An Interagency Task Force To Combat The Underground Economy And Employee Misclassification In The State's Construction Industry.

HI HB1498

Relating To Occupational Licensing.

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