Search Results for: occupational licensing
Little Rock, AR – Tomorrow, the Arkansas Legislative Council will begin the first phase of a six-year comprehensive review of every one of the state’s 307 occupational licenses. The first phase, through August 2020, will focus on 51 of those licenses. Americans for Prosperity-Arkansas (AFP-AR) welcomed the review and has long-advocated for reform in the state’s occupational […]
Denver, CO – Americans for Prosperity-Colorado (AFP-CO) today announced support for Governor Jared Polis’ veto of several bills that would have placed harsher restrictions on managers of homeowner associations, genetic counselors, and sports agents. Governor Polis noted the move “will allow more people to work,” and will remove other “existing outdated or counterproductive licenses.” AFP-CO State Director […]
Many states have laws on the books that require people in certain professions to obtain a costly and time-consuming government occupational license to perform their job. This permission slip from the government is intended to protect consumers — but that often isn’t the case. Government occupational licenses frequently bar would-be participants from the market. They ensure that those who hold licenses are protected from the competition of those who don’t […]
An occupational license is a permit from the government that allows you to work in the profession of your choice. Many are entirely unnecessary. You shouldn’t need permission from the government to braid hair, work as a florist or as an interior designer. Some states have even issued occupational licenses for fortune telling. The costs of occupational licensing […]
BISCMARCK, ND—Americans for Prosperity-ND (AFP-ND) today released a statement applauding the state legislature for its passage of HB 1345, which would reduce unnecessary occupational licensing requirements in North Dakota specific to hair braiding. AFP-ND has been active in supporting this effort through grassroots engagement and lobbying efforts. AFP-ND State Director Mike Fedorchak issued the following statement: […]
DENVER, Colo. – Americans for Prosperity-Colorado (AFP-CO) released the following statement after the Senate passed SB 193 by voice vote. The bill would prohibit committees that administer occupational licenses from imposing licensing requirements unless they can show them to be “necessary and narrowly tailored to address a specific, legitimate public health, safety, or welfare objective.” “This bill […]
DENVER, Colo. – Americans for Prosperity-Colorado (AFP-CO) released the following statement commending the Senate Business, Labor, and Technology Committee for advancing SB193, which would greatly reduce the burdensome regulations for workers seeking to obtain occupational licenses. “This a great first step towards employing more Coloradans,” said AFP-CO State Director Jesse Mallory. “Instead of deterring employment, […]
Denver, Colo. – Americans for Prosperity-Colorado (AFP-CO) released a statement supporting the recently introduced occupational licensing bill sponsored by Senator Don Coram (SD 6). The bill would place strict limitations on state regulators when mandating occupational licenses for certain professions. It only allows agencies to require a license for an occupation when they are able to […]
INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. – Americans for Prosperity-Indiana (AFP-IN) today applauded the House Employment, Labor, and Pensions Committee for passing Senate Bill 399 by a vote of 7-5. The bill would curb the growth of burdensome and unnecessary occupational licensing regulations. AFP-IN, the state’s leading grassroots organization, has been at the forefront of opposing unnecessary occupational licenses […]
