Occupations: individual licensing and registration; annual review and report of occupational code licensing and registration requirements and their impact; require. Amends 1980 PA 299 (MCL 339.101 - 339.2677) by adding sec. 212a.
Impact
This legislation seeks to have significant impacts on state laws concerning occupational licensing, potentially leading to a reduction in unnecessary bureaucratic barriers that can hinder job growth and economic opportunity. By evaluating the licensing requirements for a significant portion of occupations annually, the bill intends to streamline processes and eliminate redundancies, thereby facilitating better access for individuals seeking to enter various professions. This could also mitigate the financial burden that licensing imposes on businesses, particularly those in high-need fields identified by the Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity.
Summary
House Bill 5671 aims to amend the Occupational Code by establishing a systematic annual review process for the licensure and registration of various occupations within Michigan. Starting January 1, 2025, and continuing through at least May 1, 2028, the Department will be required to review 25% of occupations each year. The review's purpose includes assessing whether the current licensing processes are necessary, outdated, or duplicative, and it will culminate in a report submitted to both the House and Senate that outlines recommendations based on these assessments.
Contention
Notably, the bill could generate contention as its implementation may be viewed differently by various stakeholders. Proponents will likely argue that reducing licensing requirements can enhance job creation and economic development, especially in essential industries. Conversely, critics may raise concerns regarding the quality and safety of professions that may become less regulated, questioning whether this could lead to adverse outcomes for the workforce and consumers by allowing less qualified individuals to work in sensitive roles.
Fiscal_consequences
Another aspect generating debate will be the fiscal implications outlined in the bill. The Department's report will need to address how the licensing process affects revenue and expenses, including whether there are disparate impacts on particular business sizes or geographic areas. By highlighting the potential for job loss or wage restrictions in high-need fields, the bill leads to discussions on how best to align occupational licensing with the current economic landscape in Michigan.
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Health occupations: health professionals; annual review and report of health professional licensing and registration requirements and their impact; require. Amends 1978 PA 368 (MCL 333.1101 - 333.25211) by adding sec. 16112.
Occupations: code; personal telephone numbers and email addresses of licensees and registrants under the occupational code; prohibit the department of licensing and regulatory affairs from selling. Amends 1980 PA 299 (MCL 339.101 - 339.2677) by adding sec. 218.
Occupations: individual licensing and registration; license for refrigeration facility for storage of a dead human body and certificate of registration for a removal service for a dead human body; provide for. Amends 1980 PA 299 (MCL 339.101 - 339.2677) by adding art. 18A.
Occupations: individual licensing and registration; annual report on reciprocity for occupations under the skilled trades act; require the department to submit. Amends 2016 PA 407 (MCL 339.5101 - 339.6133) by adding sec. 218.
Occupations: individual licensing and registration; department of licensing and regulatory affairs inspection requirements of barbershops and barber colleges; modify. Amends sec. 1113 of 1980 PA 299 (MCL 339.1113).
Occupations: individual licensing and registration; licensure of professional guardians and conservators; require. Amends sec. 303a of 1980 PA 299 (MCL 339.303a) & adds art. 14A.
Relating to the licensing and regulation of certain occupations, activities, and agreements; providing a civil penalty; authorizing fees; requiring an occupational registration and an occupational license.