BILL ANALYSIS Ó SENATE COMMITTEE ON BUSINESS, PROFESSIONS AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT Senator Jerry Hill, Chair 2015 - 2016 Regular Bill No: AB 181 Hearing Date: July 6, 2015 ----------------------------------------------------------------- |Author: |Bonilla | |----------+------------------------------------------------------| |Version: |June 29, 2015 | ----------------------------------------------------------------- ---------------------------------------------------------------- |Urgency: |No |Fiscal: |Yes | ---------------------------------------------------------------- ----------------------------------------------------------------- |Consultant|Sarah Mason | |: | | ----------------------------------------------------------------- Subject: Professions and vocations: barbering and cosmetology. SUMMARY: Extends the operation of the California State Board of Barbering and Cosmetology (BBC) until January 1, 2020. Makes changes to the laws governing the Board's regulation of barbers, cosmetologists, estheticians, electrologists, manicurists, apprentices and establishments. Existing law: Provides for the licensure and regulation of the practice of barbering, cosmetology and electrolysis under the Barbering and Cosmetology Act (Act) by the BBC within the Department of Consumer Affairs (DCA) and authorizes the BBC to appoint an executive officer subject to the approval of the Director of the DCA, and repeals these provisions on January 1, 2016. (BPC § 7303) This bill: 1)Requires the BBC to conduct a study and review of the 1600-hour training requirement for cosmetologists, conduct an occupational analysis of the cosmetology profession in California, and conduct a review of the national written examination for cosmetologists and of the California practical examination, in order to evaluate whether both examinations assess critical competencies for California cosmetologists and meet professional testing standards and report the findings to the Assembly Committee on Business and Professions and the Senate Committee on Business, Professions and Economic AB 181 (Bonilla) Page 2 of ? Development no later than November 1, 2018. 2)Requires the BBC to conduct a review of the Spanish-language examination and curriculum requirements to determine if by January 1, 2016, the pass rate for Spanish speakers did not increase to the average pass rate for all other language examinations during the two-year period prior to January 1, 2016. 3)Requires the BBC to adopt a protocol for inspecting establishments when an inspector has difficulty understanding or communicating with the owner, manager, or employees of the establishment due to language barriers and requires the BBC to evaluate the protocol every two years to ensure the protocol remains current. 4)Requires the BBC to establish a Health and Safety Advisory Committee to provide the BBC with advice and recommendations on health and safety issues before the BBC. 5)Requires the BBC to issue regulations regarding a personal service permit. Defines "personal service permit" as a permit that authorizes an individual to perform professional services, for which he or she holds a license pursuant to this chapter, outside of an establishment, in accordance with the regulations established by the BBC. Authorizes BBC to issue a personal service permit to an individual who meets the criteria for a personal service permit set forth in regulation. Requires BBC to hold, at a minimum, two stakeholder meetings. Requires BBC to determine the appropriate licensing categories that may apply for a personal service permit in order to protect consumer safety. Requires BBC to authorize a personal service permit holder to perform services outside of a licensed establishment. Prohibits the BBC from exempting a personal service permit holder from any of the BBC's existing regulations or requirements on health and safety. Prohibits BBC from requiring a personal service permit holder to be employed by an establishment, unless the BBC determines that it would be necessary in order to maintain consumer safety. Provides that the regulations may require an applicant for a personal service permit to have proof of liability insurance and to pass a criminal background AB 181 (Bonilla) Page 3 of ? clearance. Provides that a personal service permit, with a fee no greater than fifty dollars, shall be valid for two years and shall be renewed pursuant to a fee no greater than eighty dollars, prior to expiration. 6)Requires BBC to report on the progress of the regulatory process and issuance of personal service permits to the Legislature on or before July 1, 2017. 7)Makes other technical and clarifying amendments including deleting obsolete references to departments and reports. FISCAL EFFECT: This bill is keyed "fiscal" by Legislative Counsel. According to the Assembly Committee on Appropriations Committee analysis dated May 13, 2015, this bill will result in on-going annual Special Fund costs of approximately $20.5 million (BBC Contingent Fund) to extend the BBC beyond the January 1, 2016 sunset date. This fund is self-supporting with fee revenue. COMMENTS: 1. Purpose. This bill is sponsored by the Author . According to the Author "The BBC ensures that applicants for licensure have completed the necessary training and passed both a written and practical examination in order to demonstrate that licensed individuals possess the knowledge and skills required to perform within the scope of their discipline in order to protect the public's health and safety. In addition, the BBC is responsible for carrying out many responsibilities which ensure the safety of consumers and help benefit the robust licensing populations in California. In an effort to improve the BBC's regulatory capacity and improve administrative inefficiencies, this bill will require the BBC to prioritize some of the issues raised in the Committee's background paper during its sunset review, including reviewing curriculum standards, ensuring that the curriculum and tests are appropriate for Spanish-language test takers, establishing a Health and Safety committee, and AB 181 (Bonilla) Page 4 of ? making technical changes to outdated sections of the Act." 2. Oversight Hearings and Sunset Review of Licensing Boards and Programs. In 2015, the Senate Business, Professions and Economic Development Committee and the Assembly Business and Professions Committee (Committees) conducted joint oversight hearings to review 12 regulatory entities: California Accountancy Board; California Architects Board and Landscape Architects Committee; California State Athletic Commission; Board of Barbering and Cosmetology; Cemetery and Funeral Bureau; Contractors State License Board; Dental Board of California; Board for Professional Engineers, Land Surveyors and Geologists; Board of Registered Nursing; Bureau of Security and Investigative Services and; Board of Vocational Nursing and Psychiatric Technicians. The Committees began their review of the aforementioned licensing agencies in March and conducted two days of Sunset Review Oversight Hearings. This bill and the accompanying sunset bills are intended to implement legislative changes as recommended by staff of the Committees and which are reflected in the Background Papers prepared by Committee staff for each agency and program reviewed by the Committees for this year. 3. Background. The BBC licenses and regulates over 550,000 licensees. Each profession has its own scope of practice, entry-level requirements, and professional settings, with some overlap in areas. The BBC's licensing population includes: Barbers; Barber Apprentices; Cosmetology Apprentices; Cosmetologists; Electrologists; Estheticians; Manicurists; Establishments; and, Mobile Units. BBC's membership is comprised of nine members: five public and four professional. As a special fund entity, the BBC receives no General Fund (GF) support, relying solely on fees set in statute and collected from licensing and renewal fees. The Act specifies the regulations and requirements for licensure. The BBC provides applicants with detailed instructions on the application process and requirements to obtain licensure. For applicants who have received training from a BBC-approved school, the BBC provides the schools a AB 181 (Bonilla) Page 5 of ? Proof of Training document (POT) that is completed by the school administration. The POT verifies how many hours of training were completed. In order to verify submitted POT documents, a representative from the school is required to sign, under the penalty of perjury, that the information is true and correct. The BBC requires individuals seeking licensure as a barber, cosmetologist, esthetician, electrologists, or a manicurist to take and pass both a written examination and a practical examination. BBC's Enforcement Program opens cases based on complaints or issues submitted internally by staff, consumers, agencies, or any outside entity. To ensure the health and safety of consumers, all cases are investigated. Investigations may include an inspection of the establishment, requests for additional information from the consumer or licensee, assistance from the Division of Investigation (DOI) within the DCA, or an evaluation by an expert. Complaint cases are closed after the investigation has revealed insufficient evidence to proceed, compliance with the BBC's rules and regulations has been demonstrated, or disciplinary action has been taken against the licensee. To ensure compliance with the BBC's health and safety and licensing regulations, random and targeted inspections of establishments are conducted. Unlicensed activity violations are considered a high priority by both the DCA and the BBC. As the result of an inspection, owners who are operating unlicensed establishments and owners who employ unlicensed individuals are fined up to $1,000. Each unlicensed individual is also cited and fined $1,000. Cases involving licensed owners who have been repeatedly cited for employing unlicensed individuals are forwarded to the AG for discipline including, license suspension, probation, or revocation. BBC was last reviewed in 2013 and received only a two-year sunset extension because of several concerns raised during the 2013 hearing that needed to be monitored more closely. While not all prior issues were fully resolved, the BBC addressed most of the issues to the satisfaction of the Committees. 4. Review of BBC: Issues Identified and Recommended Changes. AB 181 (Bonilla) Page 6 of ? The following are some of the major issues pertaining to the BBC along with background information concerning the particular issue. Recommendations were made by Committee staff regarding the particular issue areas which needed to be addressed. a) Issue: Practical Examination and Taking the Written Examination Prior to Completing School Background: Currently, the BBC requires individuals seeking licensure as a barber, cosmetologist, esthetician, electrologists, or a manicurist to take and pass both a written examination and a practical examination. Candidates are scheduled to take the practical and written examinations on the same day. If they fail either one, they need only to retest the failed portion. The written test is typically multiple-choice and varies in number of questions based on license type. As for the practical examination, applicants are required to demonstrate the hands-on skills and expertise developed during their education. For the practical examination, the hands-on skills are demonstrated through the use of a mannequin head or hand, or on a live model. The BBC authorizes the use of a live model only for the barbering and electrologists examinations. The BBC does not provide live models or the mannequin heads or hands, which are required for the cosmetologist, esthetician, and manicurist examinations. According to the BBC, one of the ways to obtain a mannequin head or hand for the practical examination is by renting an examination "kit." There are several companies that rent practical examination "kits" containing the supplies and equipment needed to complete the examination. However, these are private businesses not affiliated with the BBC, and the BBC cannot refer or recommend one over another. Only three entities regulated by the DCA require a practical examination: The Speech Language, Pathology and Audiology Board, the Dental Board of California and the BBC. Currently, there are approximately six states that do not have a practical examination. Of the 40 states with practical examinations, five require the schools to administer the examination. In FY 2013-14, the BBC spent more than $3 million to administer examinations. It is unclear if the practical examination or the written AB 181 (Bonilla) Page 7 of ? examination is more costly to the BBC to administer or if there is any potential cost savings if an examination administered by the BBC was eliminated. In a prior sunset review of the BBC, the issue was raised regarding the cost of examinations to the BBC. In the 2012 sunset review background paper, staff commented on the testing structure and reported that "[BBC]'s testing costs are higher than other boards and bureaus within [DCA] largely because the practical examination administration requires that [BBC] maintain and staff exam facilities." While the original intent of a practical examination is unclear, the BBC has been utilizing this examination since at least 1992. It is unclear if the elements assessed on the practical examination could be administered at the end of school instruction, be assessed by a written examination, or if the practical examination is a better and more accurate instrument for testing a student's minimum competency and expertise in the subject area than the written examination. The BBC would like to permit students who have completed the required "theory hours" or "freshman training" to be eligible to take the written portion of the licensing examination prior to completing a school program. However, the current curriculum regulations do not specify what must be required in the "theory hours;" delineate how the requirements are applicable to the written examination; or specify if any material learned during the "theory hours" is relevant to taking and passing the practical examination, as well as the written examination. In addition, it is unclear if schools provide instruction in the same format. While the BBC determines the subject matter, it does not standardize schools' courses, nor determine or require certain instructional material. In its 2014 sunset report, the BBC acknowledged that if early testing is implemented, the BBC will sustain a significant fiscal impact as programming changes would be needed for the BreEZe data base along with changes to the application review process, staffing, and examination sites. Given the current pass rate of the written examination, including the Spanish-language version, it may be more prudent for the BBC to review the instructional and AB 181 (Bonilla) Page 8 of ? curriculum requirements of schools to determine if any curriculum changes are necessary in order to increase passage rates of the current written examination, along with a comprehensive review of school programs. The question arises, if an individual is able to pass the written examination prior to completing a school program, should consideration be given to shortening the required hours of schooling for licensure? Recommendation and Proposed Statutory Change: Committee staff noted that the Committees may wish to require the BBC to conduct an occupational analysis of the current practical examination to determine if it is still a reliable and valuable measure of minimal competency or if any changes are necessary. The Committees may wish to require the BBC to conduct an occupational analysis of the current practical examination to determine if it is still a reliable and valuable measure of minimal competency or if any changes are necessary. This bill requires the BBC to conduct a review of its current 1600-hour curriculum requirements for the Cosmetologist license, including review of the BBC practical examination b) Issue: Spanish Language Failure Rates and Language Access Background: The BBC notes that the low passage rate for individuals taking the Spanish-language written examinations is concerning. The low passage rate for Spanish-language exam takers was raised during the BBC's 2012 sunset review as well. To date, it appears that the passage rate has not improved. To address this issue, the BBC has added information to all of its examination applications that state: Please Note: These documents are translated into the most universal or neutral version of each language to be acceptable to the widest possible audience. According to information from the United States Census Report in 2011, 43% of Californians, or more than 15 million residents, reported that they spoke a language other than English at home. While the BBC's mission is AB 181 (Bonilla) Page 9 of ? mainly to protect consumers, it also has a responsibility to its licensing population to ensure that current licensees and potential licensees are able to obtain the appropriate instruction and training necessary to meet California's safety standards, while expanding employment and business opportunities for individuals throughout the State. The BBC has one of the highest licensing populations of all regulatory entities of DCA. Given the large licensing population, the BBC needs to ensure its diverse population obtains the appropriate education and upon completion of a BBC-approved curriculum, is able to pass the required licensing examinations. The Spanish-language pass rate issue has plagued the BBC during the last two sunset reviews and continues to be an issue. It would be beneficial for the BBC to refocus its efforts with schools and examination providers to better understand the issues presented to Spanish-language test takers (or any other language issues that may arise) to ensure that testing problems do not hinder an applicant's ability for licensure. In order to meet the needs of its diverse licensing population, with respect to regulatory oversight, it is critical that the BBC is able to communicate effectively with its licensees throughout the lifecycle of the licensing process. One of the ways the BBC has sought to increase language access is through the administration of exams. Currently, the BBC offers examinations in four languages - English, Vietnamese, Korean, and Spanish. Passage rates for Spanish test takers continues to be an issue. The BBC noted in its 2014 sunset review report that it made language access one of its priorities over the last two years. To that end, the BBC has translated all of its documents into Vietnamese, Spanish, and Korean. In April 2014, the BBC reported that it established a separate link on its website for the Vietnamese-speaking community which includes forty-two fact sheets that have been translated into Vietnamese. In June 2014, links were created for the Spanish-speaking community and the Korean-speaking community. The fact sheet topics range from "what to expect during an inspection" to "industry advisory notices." In addition, the inspection report was translated into Vietnamese so that inspectors can provide a handout of the report that indicates the violations found AB 181 (Bonilla) Page 10 of ? so that the licensee has the option to read these violations in his or her first language. While the BBC appears to be making progress with language services, stakeholder groups continue to see this as a major issue concerning the BBC and its limited English-speaking populations. During the January 2014, board meeting, stakeholders informed the BBC that they would like to see better translation services during Disciplinary Review Committee (DRC) hearings, more bilingual inspectors, and would like assistance in making sure that translation services are accurate. Recommendation and Proposed Statutory Change: Committee staff noted that the Committees may wish to require the BBC to work with education providers to ensure that the curriculum and instructional materials meet the needs of students. Committee staff also noted that although the BBC has made significant improvements in addressing language access issues, it is clear that more can be done. This bill requires the BBC to conduct a review of the Spanish-language examination if the pass rates do not improve within the next year. This bill also requires BBC to review and revise protocols for its inspector program where language barriers exist between inspectors, licensees and owners. c) Issue: Health and Safety For Hair Care and Beauty Professionals Background: The BBC is required to design the curriculum of a health and safety course that must be covered by schools as part of the hours of required instruction. BPC § 7389 specifies that the BBC is to develop or adopt a health and safety course on hazardous substances, which must be taught in schools approved by the BBC. This curriculum needs to be taught as a stand-alone course, separate from other curricula, in order to fulfill the Health and Safety Hazardous Substances requirement. In order to develop the content for this course, the BBC worked with the health professionals from the Labor Occupational Health Program (LHOP) based at the School of Public Health, University of California, Berkeley (UCB). The LHOP curriculum program is titled, Health and Safety AB 181 (Bonilla) Page 11 of ? for Hair Care and Beauty Professionals. When the program was launched, the BBC praised the curriculum as being the "first of its kind" in California and the nation; however it has not been updated since its release in the 1990s. This issue was raised by a stakeholder group which noted that some of the curriculum content may be in need of updates and revisions. As pointed out, the curriculum does not mention the formaldehydes found in the "Brazilian Blowout" straightener products, and it may not accurately reflect the latest industry-related technology and chemical advancements in the nail care industry. According to the BBC, it is in the process of updating the curriculum standards. The BBC reports that it has already met with the UCB to discuss these standards; however, the BBC still believes that much of the material is still current but there is information that needs to be added. The BBC reports that it is also working with the DCA on this issue as they would like to make it a web-based curriculum. At this time, the BBC does not have an estimate of the cost for revision or its timeframe for completion. The manual is accessible online, in PDF format, at http://lohp.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/hairandbeauty.pdf or it can be ordered through the LOHP for $35.00, as stated on the BBC's website. Recommendation and Proposed Statutory Change: Committee staff recommended that the BBC should advise the Committees as to when it will revise or update the current curriculum in the Health and Safety for Hair Care and Beauty Professionals manual. This bill requires the BBC to establish a Health and Safety Advisory Committee to provide recommendations. d) Issue: Freelance Certification Background: The BBC's 2014 sunset review report identified several new issues pertaining to workforce development which included expanding or altering licensing classifications. Currently in California, all BBC-regulated beautification services are required to be obtained within a BBC licensed establishment. BCP § 7317 specifically states that it is AB 181 (Bonilla) Page 12 of ? unlawful for any person, firm, or corporation to engage in barbering, cosmetology or electrolysis practices, for compensation, in an establishment or mobile unit which is not licensed by the BBC. Legally, those BBC-licensed establishments or the twenty-one licensed mobile units are the only facilities where consumers can access services of licensed professionals regulated by the BBC. As reported by the BBC, current trends in the beautification industry have found that consumers are beginning to seek services outside the walls of a traditional brick and mortar establishment such as homes, hotels, businesses, and other non-traditional locations. In order to help the BBC in its regulatory capacity keep up with current industry trends, board members discussed this issue at its June 3, 2013 and its July 16, 2013 licensing and examination committee meetings, and again at the October 21, 2013 board meeting. At the formal meeting, board members decided to support the creation of a new freelance certificate. The BBC reports that the pros of a freelance certification include: individuals practicing outside of an establishment are held accountable to health and safety regulations as traditional establishments are, and it provides a solution to current services taking place outside of a licensed establishment or mobile unit. The BBC reports that this new certification will allow consumers who obtain services in non-traditional settings to have the same ability as in traditional establishments to report any health and safety violation and be assured that the individual has met the appropriate licensure requirements to practice. There is one exemption under current law (BPC § 7318) which permits a licensed individual to provide beautification services outside of a licensed establishment or mobile unit, when necessary, due to illness or other physical incapacitation, such as in convalescent homes. These services must be obtained from an individual who is employed by a licensed-establishment. In its 2014 sunset report, the BBC provided information on other states that offer a similar license or registration. Washington offers a personal service license and Oregon offers a freelance authorization, both of which allow consumers to access services outside of a licensed establishment. Ohio offers a temporary special event permit which temporarily allows for cosmetology services to be provided in a location not licensed by the regulatory entity. In addition, New York authorizes licensees AB 181 (Bonilla) Page 13 of ? to practice in remote locations as long as the applicable requirements are followed. Information has been shared with Committee staff that identifies new business models in other states, where services are conducted outside of a traditional brick and mortar establishment. Individuals are receiving services at business offices, hotels, or other sites not traditionally common to industry practices in California. Changing beautification service areas will require expanding or altering the regulatory landscape of the BBC to ensure consumer safety. While the BBC offers a mobile unit license, the parameters for operation are limited. The mobile unit allows licensees to offer traditional services outside of a brick and mortar establishment in a mobile unit or "salon on wheels." Mobile units are required to meet certain specifications, pass inspections, and cannot be used for residential purposes. Mobile units allow services to be conducted at someone's home; however, the services must be provided in the unit and not in the consumer's residence. The BBC reported that it had twenty-one licensed mobile units in FY 2013-14, an increase of six from FY 2010-11. While data is limited in California, examples from other states' licensure requirements and new business models may highlight a growing demand to modify California's licensing standards to reflect industry changes trending in other states. In order for the BBC to continue to effectively regulate the beautification market, it is important to make sure that service demands are consistent with the services being offered by licensed professionals. Currently, a cosmetologist performing a hair style for a bride at a hotel or other venue is guilty of unlicensed activity because they are operating outside of a BBC-licensed establishment. In order to ensure that consumers are able to obtain services at a location outside of a licensed establishment, while still ensuring the relevant safety guidelines and standards are met, there may be a need to revise current laws in order to permit licensees to perform services outside of a physical establishment. Recommendation and Proposed Statutory Change: Committee staff recommended that the BBC should explain to the Committees any new regulations, industry standards or licensing reforms that would be necessary to implement a new freelance certificate and AB 181 (Bonilla) Page 14 of ? explain how the BBC could regulate such certificates in a matter consistent with its mission. In addition, the BBC should explain to the Committees if it would need to enhance application requirements for freelance certificates, such as expanding the background check program or adding bonding requirements. This bill requires the BBC, through regulations, to establish a personal service permit. e) Issue: Technical Changes Necessary To Improve the Act Background: Currently in the BPC, there are a number of outdated references and obsolete code sections in the Act. As a result of previous sunset reviews, the BBC has been required to conduct several studies and reviews and report back to the appropriate policy committees of the Legislature. For example, BPC § 7303.2 requires the BBC to conduct studies and reviews regarding the apprenticeship program, the national examination, the 1600-hour training requirement for cosmetologists, among others and report back to the Legislature no later than September 1, 2005. This section is no longer relevant and is outdated. In addition, BPC § 7404(4)(c) makes an outdated reference to the California Department of Health Services instead of the current Department of Public Health. It would be both beneficial and prudent to strikeout outdated references and obsolete code sections. The Board should recommend cleanup amendments for this section. Recommendation and Proposed Statutory Change: Committee staff recommended that BBC should recommend any additional technical cleanup amendments for BPC § 7301 et seq. to the Committees. This bill makes various technical changes to delete references to obsolete code sections and update references to other agencies. 1. Related Legislation This Year. SB 465 (Hill) extends the operation of the Contractors' State License Board until 2020 and makes various changes to the Contractors' State License Law. ( Status: The bill is pending in the Assembly Committee on Business and Professions.) AB 181 (Bonilla) Page 15 of ? SB 466 (Hill) sunsets the Board of Registered Nursing. ( Status: The bill is pending in the Assembly Committee on Business and Professions.) SB 467 (Hill) extends the operation of the California Board of Accountancy until 2020 and makes various changes in regards to the DCA. ( Status: The bill is pending in the Assembly Committee on Business and Professions.) SB 468 (Hill) extends the operation of the Bureau of Security and Investigative Services and the Alarm Company Act, Locksmith Act, Private Investigator Act, Private Security Services Act, Proprietary Security Services Act, and Collateral Recovery Act until January 1, 2020. It also subjects the Bureau to review by the appropriate committees of the Legislature and makes various changes to provisions in the aforementioned Acts to improve the oversight, enforcement and regulation by the Bureau of licensees under each Act. ( Status: The bill is pending in the Assembly Committee on Business and Professions.) SB 469 (Hill) extends the operation of the California State Athletic Commission until January 1, 2020. Makes changes to the laws governing the Commission's operations and the Commission's oversight of professional and amateur boxing, professional and amateur kickboxing, all forms and combinations of full contact martial arts contests, including mixed martial arts and matches or exhibitions conducted, held or given in California. ( Status: The bill is pending in the Assembly Committee on Business and Professions.) AB 177 (Bonilla) extends the operation of the Board for Professional Engineers, Land Surveyors and Geologists and California Architects Board and Landscape Architects Committee until January 1, 2020. ( Status: The bill is also set for a hearing before this Committee on July 6.) AB 178 (Bonilla) extends the operation of the Board of Vocational Nursing and Psychiatric Technicians until January 1, 2020. ( Status: The bill is pending in the Senate Appropriations Committee.) AB 179 (Bonilla) extends the operation of the Dental Board of AB 181 (Bonilla) Page 16 of ? California until January 1, 2020. ( Status: The bill is also set for a hearing before this Committee on July 6.) AB 180 (Bonilla) extends the operation of the Cemetery and Funeral Bureau until January 1, 2020. ( Status: The bill is also set for a hearing before this Committee on July 6.) 2.Prior Related Legislation. SB 308 (Lieu, Chapter 333, Statutes of 2013) extends until January 1, 2018, the provisions of the Interior Design Law and the Board of Guide Dogs for the Blind and extends until January 1, 2016 the provisions of the BBC and the term of its EO, and makes various other technical changes and improvements to those provisions. AB 1545 (Eng, Chapter 35 Statutes of 2008) was an urgency measure which re-established the BBC within the DCA because legislation extending the sunset (SB 534, Perata of 2007) was vetoed and without this and the accompanying measure, SB 797 (Ridley-Thomas, Chapter 33, Statutes of 2008), statutory authority for the BBC's existence would have come to an end July 1, 2008. SB 797 also sought to maintain continuity with the regulatory and administrative functions of the BBC for the period of time between July 1, 2008, and January 1, 2009, when it would be inoperative as a board. SB 797 authorized the appointment of the BBC executive officer and authorized DCA to create an advisory committee made up of the former members of the BBC to advise and direct the bureau chief for the six months between July 1 and December 31. SB 797 extended the sunset date on the authority of the BBC and authority to appoint an executive officer to January 1, 2012. SB 1482 (Polanco, Chapter 1148, Statutes of 2002) recreated the BBC as an independent Board consisting of two public members and seven members representing the professions. SB 2036 (McCorquordale, Chapter 908, Statutes of 1994) eliminated BBC and transferred its functions to a Bureau within DCA. SUPPORT AND OPPOSITION: AB 181 (Bonilla) Page 17 of ? Support: Manicube Professional Beauty Federation of California Opposition: None on file as of June 30, 2015. -- END --