STATEMENT OF PURPOSE
RS27448 / S1287
The purpose of this legislation is to amend Chapter 58, Section 21 of Title 54 Idaho Code. In 2018 the
Cosmetology and Barber Boards were merged into a new Barber and Cosmetology Services Act. During
that process, the new section that addresses the Renewal and Reinstatement of License and Registration
did not address the unfortunate consequences of an inadvertent late payment of a Cosmetology or Barber
School. Many of these schools provide training to students who rely on financial aid. The US Department of
Education requires these schools to maintain a continuous license. This amendment provides the Barber and
Cosmetology Services Licensing Board the authority to approve the reinstatement retroactive to the date of
expiration. The school must have paid the renewal fee within 90 days of the failure to renew, there must be no
other cause for the school's license to have been cancelled, and all costs and penalties related to the renewal
must be paid. This only changes the renewal and reinstatement of Barber and Cosmetology schools and not
the many licensed professions covered by the Barbers and Cosmetology Act. The students of these schools
would be assured that an inadvertent clerical error would not impact their financial aid or continuity of their
education.
FISCAL NOTE
This amendment requires a change in administrative procedures and will have no impact on the General Fund.
The required fees, penalties, and costs will offset any costs to the board. This is also expected to be a rare
situation. There is only one known unfortunate situation in the past 4 years.
Contact:
Representative Lance W. Clow
(208) 332-1000
Senator Jim Patrick
(208) 332-1000
DISCLAIMER: This statement of purpose and fiscal note are a mere attachment to this bill and prepared by a proponent
of the bill. It is neither intended as an expression of legislative intent nor intended for any use outside of the legislative
process, including judicial review (Joint Rule 18).
Statement of Purpose / Fiscal Note Bill SOP/FN INTRODUCED: 02/04/2020, 3:19 PM


Statutes affected:
Bill Text: 54-5821