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>2015 Legislative Updates
There are two bills that may impact the
cosmetology profession in Oregon:
Health Licensing Office
700 Summer Street NE, Suite 320 • Salem, OR 97301-1287
Phone (503) 378-8667 • Regulatory Compliance (503) 373-2024
www.oregon.gov/OHLA
HLO Agency Staff:
Holly Mercer, Director
Bob Bothwell
Regulatory Division Manager
Board of Cosmetology:
Peggy McJunkin, Salem • Heidi Zuniga, Springfield
Lisa Bonner Brown, Portland
Franklin Whatley, Portland • Roger Wert, Roseburg
Amber Starks, Portland • Michael Nurre, Portland
Board of Certified Laser Estheticians
• HB 2642 which creates a Board of Certified Laser Estheticians
within the structure of the Health Licensing Office. As introduced the
bill would create a certification for laser estheticians who perform
advanced nonablative esthetic procedures including but not limited to
» Board Meeting Schedule
vein reduction, tattoo removal and pigment lentigo reduction. The bill
also prohibits estheticians certified by the Board of Cosmetology from
• April 6, 2015
performing advanced nonablative esthetic procedures without being a
• August 17, 2015
certified laser esthetician.
• October 12, 2015
HB 2642 has been referred to the House Health Care Committee,
700 Summer St NE, Salem, OR 97301
and a public hearing has been scheduled for Wednesday, February 18,
Third Floor, Rhoades Conference Room
Members of the public are invited and encouraged to be in atten-
2015 at 1:00pm.
dance at all board/council meetings. For current meeting information
View the bill here:
please visit www.oregon.gov/OHLA/COS/Pages/meetings.aspx.
https://olis.leg.state.or.us/liz/2015R1/Measures/Overview/HB2642
Natural Nail Care Field of Practice
» Financial Aid Available for Students
Grants Awarded to Cosmetology Career School Attendees
• HB 2587 which adds natural nail care as a field of practice within
the Board of Cosmetology’s oversight and regulation. Essentially
removing the application and removal of artificial nails from the scope
Do you know someone who is considering a career as a barber, esthetician, hair designer or nail technician in Oregon? Financial aid is available
to help fulfill their career goals.
of practice.
HB 2587 was referred to the House Health Care Committee and
had a public hearing on February 6, 2015. No work session has been
The State Board of Barbers and Hairdressers (now the Board of
scheduled.
Cosmetology) in 1986 helped establish the Barber & Hairdresser Grant
View the bill here:
Program through the Oregon Student Assistance Commission.
https://olis.leg.state.or.us/liz/2015R1/Measures/Overview/HB2587
The program awards grants annually to Oregon residents studying at
state-licensed cosmetology career schools. The program was established
with surplus licensing fees from Oregon´s practitioners prior to 1986.
In 2006-07, the individual grant award increased to $1,000 per recipient and the total amount of grant monies awarded since 1986 surpassed
one million dollars.
Want to Know More?
How do I find out more information regarding legislation that may
affect the cosmetology profession?
1.
Go to https://www.oregonlegislature.gov/
2. Click on Bills and Laws
3. Click on 2015 Regular Session this will take you to
For information on grant eligibility and current statistics on grant
monies provided, visit www.getcollegefunds.org/barber_hairdresser.html.
https://olis.leg.state.or.us/liz/2015R1/Measures/list/
4. Click on bills and enter the bill number you choose to review.
Administrative Rules are available on the agency website at
www.oregon.gov/OHLA/COS/Pages/COSlaws_rules.aspx.
From here you can track and receive updates regarding specific bills.
If you have questions regarding the legislative process please contact
Samie Patnode at (503) 373-1917 or at samie.patnode@state.or.us
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