The House Committee on Licensing & Administrative Procedures

83rd Legislature

October 16, 2014

10:00 a.m.

E2.010

Pursuant to a notice posted on October 10, 2014, the House Committee on Licensing & Administrative Procedures met in a public hearing and was called to order by the chair, Representative Smith, at 10:07 a.m.

The initial quorum call was answered as follows: Representatives Smith; Kuempel; Geren; Guillen; and Gutierrez.

A quorum was present.

Testimony taken/registration recorded on Interim Charge 1, which was for the committee to evaluate and consider cost-saving technologies and programs used by the Department of Licensing and Regulation to increase efficiencies and access to those with licensing occupations. Identify and make recommendations to implement these goals.  (See attached witness list.)

Testimony taken/registration recorded on Interim Charge 2, which was for the committee to study appropriate methods to expand the right of individuals to challenge occupational licensing rules and regulations, and identify occupational licenses that may not be necessary for public safety or health.  (See attached witness list.)

Testimony taken/registration recorded on Interim Charge 4, which was for the committee to study the implementation and possible impacts of HB 3038 (83R), including the effect it would have on multi-state auction companies, as well as business-to-business auctions.  (See attached witness list.)

Testimony taken/registration recorded on Interim Charge 5, which was for the committee to conduct legislative oversight and monitoring of the agencies and programs under the committee’s jurisdiction and the implementation of relevant legislation passed by the 83rd Legislature.  (See attached witness list.)

At 11:31 a.m., on the motion of the chair and without objection, the meeting was adjourned subject to the call of the chair.

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Rep. Smith, Chair

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Gabe Valenzuela, Clerk