BILL · 2019–20 SESSION

HB 1770: Occupational board reform

Concerning occupational board reform.

Summary

Creates a review process for occupational regulations and requires reports made to the legislature.
Establishes a process for using the least restrictive regulation necessary to protect consumers from undue risk that threatens the health, safety, or welfare of the public.
Allows individuals with a criminal history to submit a preliminary application to the responsible occupational licensing board for a determination of whether the individual's criminal history will disqualify the individual from obtaining an occupational license.

From the House Bill Analysis 2019 (HB 1770), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee

AN ACT Relating to occupational board reform;

No recorded floor votes. This measure never reached a floor vote.

Bill numbers restart every two years, so the same number is a different bill in each session.

HB 1770 (2025–26) Vision benefits · Did not pass · died in committee
HB 1770 (2023–24) Unlawful firearm possession · Did not pass · died in committee
HB 1770 (2021–22) Energy codes · Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate
HB 1770 (2017–18) Trans. district boundaries · Did not pass · died in committee
HB 1770 (2015–16) Teacher certification · Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate
HB 1770 (2013–14) Commodity boards/members · Enacted · Chapter 40, Laws of 2013
HB 1770 (2011–12) State purchasing · Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 358, Laws of 2011
HB 1770 (2009–10) Forensic investigations · Did not pass · died in committee