SB 194-FN (2025): relative to qualifications for cosmetologists.
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SB 194-FN (2025)
relative to qualifications for cosmetologists.
- Status: Signed into law
- Term: 2025-2026
- House committee: Executive Departments and Administration
- Senate committee: Executive Departments and Administration
- Subject: Occupational Regulation
- Chapter law: 91
The Story
It was introduced on January 9, 2025 and referred to the Senate Executive Departments and Administration committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 5, 2025. The committee voted unanimously, 5–0, to recommend that the Senate pass it with changes (amendment 2025-0292s), and the report was placed on the consent calendar. The committee's amendment (2025-0292s) was adopted on a voice vote on February 13, 2025, changing the text of the bill. On February 13, 2025 the Senate voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. It crossed to the House on March 27, 2025 and was referred to the House Executive Departments and Administration committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 16, 2025, with 3 people signed in online: 2 in support and 1 in opposition. The committee met in executive session on April 16, 2025 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted unanimously, 15–0, to recommend that the House pass it, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On May 1, 2025 the House voted to pass it on a voice vote. The bill was enrolled on May 22, 2025 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on June 10, 2025, making it Chapter 91 of the session laws. It took effect on August 9, 2025.
Sponsors
- Sen. David Watters (D - SD4) (prime sponsor)
- Sen. Daniel Innis (R - SD7)
- Rep. Patricia Cornell (D - Hills 22)
- Sen. Victoria Sullivan (R - SD18)
Hearings and Sessions
- February 5, 2025, 10:45 AM: hearing, Senate Executive Departments and Administration, SH 103
- February 13, 2025: consent calendar, Senate
- April 16, 2025, 2:30 PM: public hearing, House Executive Departments and Administration, LOB 306-308
- April 16, 2025, 2:30 PM: executive session, House Executive Departments and Administration, LOB 306-308
- May 1, 2025: consent calendar, House
Votes
- February 13, 2025, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2025-0292s — voice vote, passed
- May 1, 2025, House: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
The Docket
- January 9, 2025: Introduced 01/09/2025 and Referred to Executive Departments and Administration
- February 5, 2025: Hearing: 02/05/2025, Room 103, SH, 10:45 am
- February 13, 2025: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2025-0292s, 02/13/2025; Vote 5-0; CC
- February 13, 2025: Committee Amendment # 2025-0292s, AA, VV; 02/13/2025
- February 13, 2025: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2025-0292s, MA, VV; OT3rdg; 02/13/2025
- March 27, 2025: Introduced (in recess of) 03/27/2025 and referred to Executive Departments and Administration
- April 16, 2025: Public Hearing: 04/16/2025 02:30 pm LOB 306-308
- April 16, 2025: Executive Session: 04/16/2025 02:30 pm LOB 306-308
- April 17, 2025: Committee Report: Ought to Pass 04/17/2025 (Vote 15-0; CC)
- May 1, 2025: Ought to Pass: MA VV 05/01/2025
- May 22, 2025: Enrolled (in recess of) 05/22/2025
- May 22, 2025: Enrolled Adopted, VV, (In recess 05/22/2025)
- June 10, 2025: Signed by the Governor on 06/10/2025; Chapter 0091; Effective 08/09/2025