SB 305/HB 910 OLB Reform

Primary Senate Sponsors: Sen. Andy Wells (R-Alexander), Sen. Warren Daniel (R-Avery)

Primary House Sponsors: Rep. Ashton Clemmons (D-Guilford), Rep. Jon Hardister (R-Guildord), Rep. Brian Turner (D-Buncombe)

Bill Summary

This bill clarifies and simplifies a licensee’s licensure process.

The bill requires all licensing board to submit the following information to the Joint Legislative Administrative Procedure Oversight Committee:

  • number of applicants, and number granted a license
  • number of applicants with a conviction record
    • number granted a license
    • number denied license because of a conviction

The bill allows the board to deny a applicant a license based solely on conviction for a crime of moral turpitude.

The bill states that if an applicant is denied licensure the applicant shall be entitles to a rehearing on the issue before the board if the applicant has relevant evidence regarding the applicant’s qualifications.

Bill Movement

House

This bill was filed on April 16, 2019.

This bill was referred to the following committees:

  • Regulatory Reform
  • Rules

Senate

This bill was filed on March 19, 2019.

This bill was referred to the following committees:

  • Commerce
  • Rules