General Assembly, Directed Studies

Plain English Breakdown

The bill was withdrawn as of February 12, 2025, which means its future status is uncertain.

Study on Cosmetology and Barbering Professions

This bill requires TACIR to study how cosmetology and barbering affect Tennessee's economy and then report its findings to relevant committees.

What This Bill Does

• TACIR must study the economic impact of cosmetology and barbering in Tennessee, including revenue generated through services provided and job numbers.
• TACIR can ask for information from other state agencies as needed.
• After completing the study, TACIR will report its findings to specific legislative committees.
• A copy of the report will be given to the legislative librarian.

Who It Names or Affects

• Tennessee Advisory Commission on Intergovernmental Relations (TACIR)
• State and local government entities
• Legislative committees overseeing cosmetology and barbering

Terms To Know

TACIR

The Tennessee Advisory Commission on Intergovernmental Relations, a state agency that studies issues related to intergovernmental relations.

Limits and Unknowns

• The bill does not specify how TACIR will conduct the study or what exact recommendations it must make.
• It is unclear if and when the bill will be reconsidered after being withdrawn on February 12, 2025.

Official Summary Text

Abstract summarizes the bill.

Current Bill Text

HOUSE BILL 362
By Parkinson

SENATE BILL 358
By Briggs

SB0358
001035
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AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 64,
Chapter 3 and Title 64, Chapter 4, relative to the
economic impact of the cosmetology and
barbering professions.

BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF TENNESSEE:
SECTION 1.
(a) The Tennessee advisory commission on intergovernmental relations (TACIR)
shall study the economic impact that the cosmetology and barbering professions have in
this state, including revenue generated through the services provided and the number of
jobs generated by the professions.
(b) TACIR may request information and input from the department of commerce
and insurance and other appropriate state and local governmental entities, as
necessary, and such entities shall comply with TACIR's request. The study must be
conducted from TACIR's existing resources.
(c) Upon completion of the study required by subsection (a), TACIR shall report
its findings and recommendations, including any proposed legislation, to the chair of the
commerce and labor committee of the senate and the chair of the committee of the
house of representatives having jurisdiction over cosmetology and barbering, and
provide a copy of the report to the legislative librarian. The report may be delivered
electronically.
SECTION 2. This act takes effect upon becoming a law, the public welfare requiring it.