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Analytic Framework for Reviewing Occupational Regulation 4

… over the years? Does the licensing law appear to be enforced? … rarely or never enforces the licensing requirement suggests that … fewer people are getting new licenses, this may reflect decreasing … be found from the state licensing agency — the Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs, or …

Reforms in Michigan

… higan passed a series of licensing reforms over the past decade. The state repealed eight license or registration requirements … allowing barbers to meet their licensing hours through an apprenticeship and recognizing the licenses of dental therapists earned … mandating their own occupational licenses. Specifically, no city, township, …

Endnotes

… Data on Certifications and Licenses” (Bureau of Labor Statistics, … https://perma.cc/DA8N-ETFL. “Occupational Licensing: A Framework for Policymakers” … M. Carpenter II et al., “License to Work: A National Study … Burdens from Occupational Licensing” (Institute for Justice, … Working: How Michigan’s Licensing Laws Hurt Workers and Consumers” …

Consumers Don’t Need a Law to Limit Competition

Get rid of the ‘half mile’ rule for selling alcohol

… would not lead to more alcohol sold in the state — the number of liquor licenses is set by a different state law and the number would not be increased. … crashes. Both research papers suggest that actually increasing the number of licenses and removing geographic limitations on the location of alcohol establishments …

Frequently Asked Questions

Don’t we need licensing to protect the health and safety of … were the primary purpose of licensing laws, consumers would be … vocal proponents. Instead, licensing is almost always initiated … between recent occupational licensing laws and improvements in … health and safety. Don’t licensing laws protect individuals …

Past Reforms and Those Still Needed

… licensure laws and only require licensing when it has proven successful … governments piling their own licensing rules on top of state ones The state of Michigan licenses electricians, home builders, … should they be able to impose licensing requirements on an occupation … occupations that the state doesn’t license, such as driving a snowplow …

Introduction and Summary of Results

… held an active occupational license.[1] To obtain a license, workers are typically required … comprehensive report on licensing requirements in the state … measuring the impact that licensing has on the economy and consumers … outcomes from a period when licenses were required to a period …

Public Health and Safety

… benefits from occupational licensing laws. The number of studies … and safety effects from licensing are very rare. In fact, licensing experts could only point … which has found evidence of licensing requirements leading to an … safety when it comes to state licensing laws.[13] And even in the …

Four Reforms Every State Should Adopt to Help its Workforce

It should be as easy as possible for people to get back into the workforce

… Trump. It’s occupational licensing reform, and it addresses … unnecessary occupational licensing requirements [and] ensure licenses are transferable from one … but the vast majority of licensing laws are enacted by states, … Here are four occupational licensing reforms every state should …

Arbitrary regulations

… suggests that occupational licensing rules are established for … for example, one needs a license to lay wood or tile floors … carpet flooring. You need a license to construct a concrete driveway … Roofing a house requires a license but not erecting awnings under the roof. You need a license to knock down a house, but …

Punishing the Good Neighbor

… is that if Ms. Snyder were to go through the licensing process, she would thereby become a member of … union. Failing to obtain a day care provider’s license is a misdemeanor that can lead to a $1,000 fine and 90 days in jail. The licensing process itself is onerous. And should someone …

How Michigan Compares to Other States

Michigan’s licensing burden is generally seen as about average … states. Michigan required licenses for 42 of the 102 “moderate-income” … Wyoming required the fewest licenses with 24 and Louisiana had … factoring in the number of licenses required in a state and the … and training required for licenses, IJ ranked Michigan 21st …

Current Legislation in Michigan

… eliminated seven occupational licenses and rolled back regulations … he would only support new licensing rules that protect public … process of occupational licensing requirements and remove automatic … backgrounds from obtaining licenses. Interest groups supporting … the state from denying a license to someone based solely on …

Introduction

… about the impact that these licenses have on workers. Far more … unions than occupational licensing. But, in Michigan, less than … are required to obtain a license in order to work legally.[2] … argue that occupational licensing laws have a larger effect … were required to obtain a license in order to work. Today, nearly …

Additional Reforms

… its rules regarding the licensing of ex-offenders. Unless a person is trying to get a license for a job directly related … their way. Finally, local licensing regimes are in need of reform … restriction. If the state licenses the occupation, local municipalities … from creating their own licensing requirement for that job. …

The Rise of Occupational Licensure Laws

… states’ use of occupational licensing regulations casts doubts … reducing or eliminating licensing requirements. Another one … “inherent defects in the licensing systems:” The licensing laws are urged by associations … association majority status on the licensing board. The examinations and …

Public health and safety effects

… the effect occupational licensing has on public health or safety. … administration reported: “Stricter licensing was associated with quality … also evidence that many licensing boards are not diligent in … quality improvement under licensing.”[9] If licensing fails to show clear benefits …

In Michigan, regulations contribute to high housing costs

Half as many housing permits were issued in 2022 as in 2005 in Michigan

… Public Policy illustrates how licensing requirements affect housing. … maintaining housing require licensing. The state’s many occupational licenses increase costs to the consumer. … hired contractor must have a license. The contractor must have … must pay a $70 fee for the license. If a homeowner wants to …

Example: Painters

… March 2019, an occupational license for “painting and decorating” … “maintenance and alteration” license.[19] The law specified the … supplemental” work without needing a license, and that the regulation does … a painting and decorating license in Michigan, as of May 2017.[21] The number of new licenses per year wavered between …

Endnotes

… Influence of Occupational Licensing on the Labor Market,” Journal … Influence of Occupational Licensing on the Labor Market,” Journal … and Boilerplate Summary: Licensing and Regulatory Affairs” (Michigan … Karen Greene, “Occupational Licensing and the Supply of Nonprofessional … “Reforming Occupational Licensing Policies” (Brookings Institution, …

Example: Roofers

… requires an occupational license for individuals who want to … and alteration contractor” license.[*] The law specifies the … supplemental” work without needing a license and that the licensing requirement does not apply … the Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs, there …

Send Michigan your licensed masses

Lawmakers are looking at skilled job growth the wrong way

… legislators could enact universal licensing recognition, cutting the … enabling Michigan to honor the licenses of individuals who have obtained … noteworthy since states require a license for more jobs than ever before. … States require an occupational license, up from one in twenty 50 … also an added benefit from license recognition. In addition to …

Legislation in Other States

… “sunset” provisions attached to licensing laws, which trigger a periodic … assessments of their current licensing laws. In the past few years, … Louisiana each initiated a licensing review process.[16] The new … speaking, actively supervise licensing boards and promote competition … occupations. Going forward, licensing boards in those states must …

Licensure Mandates Cost Michigan Jobs And Millions In State Revenue

Job restrictions also have disparate impact on youth and minorities

… here currently collect in licensing fees. That’s one of the findings … burdensome occupational licensing requirements don’t just keep … called How Occupational Licensing Hurts State and Local Tax … Finance Case for Occupational Licensing Reform. Licensing laws in this country have …

Fees for duck, deer hunting could increase after lame-duck legislation

Future fee increases would be automatic

… must pay for state-required licenses, which would be set on a … teenage anglers to get a license for the first time. The bill … combination hunting and fishing license from $75 to $113. The fee for an antlerless deer license would increase from $20 to … one of these or other game licenses would also face increased …

Conclusion

… safely. Policymakers or state licensing departments, however, only … reasons to suspect that licensing requirements do not per se … states do not require this license.[78] Unmentioned too was the research that suggests licensing funeral homes needlessly … paid their fees. But the licensing requirement and the state’s …

Economic Impacts

Occupational licensing is costly. Dr. Morris Kleiner of the … leading expert on occupational licensing laws, has found little evidence … literature suggests that licensing has had an important influence … analysis for all proposed licenses as well as for those already … proposals and repeal existing licenses and associated rules that …

Introduction

Occupational licensing is when the government requires people … requirements. Occupational licenses are meant to protect the … services. Proponents of licensing believe that requiring people … quality. But lawmakers and licensing agencies rarely consider … and for consumers. State licensing requirements restrict who …

Arbitrary Licensure Laws

Different licensing requirements in states and across occupations … strategically implemented. If these licenses really did provide a benefit … themselves is that these licensing laws are created arbitrarily. … creation of occupational licenses is not lawmakers’ interest … stand to benefit from these licensing requirements — namely, people …

Inconsistencies in Michigan

… the Michigan has chosen to license certain occupations. For instance, … disparities between the licensing requirements for workers … seemingly arbitrary way. Licensing standards can vary greatly … Michigan that requires a license and similar construction-related work that does not require a license. Graphic 1: Licensing Disparities …

Endnotes

… “Michigan’s Occupational Licensing Requirements” (Mackinac Center … https://perma.cc/ZTH4-BP79. 2 “Occupational Licensing: A Framework for Policymakers” … Acosta Addresses Occupational Licensing Reform” (U.S. Department … al., “Relaxing Occupational Licensing Requirements: Analyzing Wages … Growth How Occupational Licensing Matters for Wages and Careers” …

Conclusion

… the introduction of barber licensing requirements in Alabama has … the introduction of barber licensing in Alabama is associated … after the adoption of barber licensing. These results are supportive … the economic theory that licensing primarily has negative supply-side … benefits of occupational licensing, this case study of barbering …

Legislature May Give Away $1.6 Billion ‘Racino’ Windfall

For Immediate Release

Gambling license auction could wipe out entire budget deficit … would effectively give away licenses to for-profit operators of … tracks. Similar gambling licenses have sold elsewhere for hundreds … LaFaive. "Selling racino licenses could wipe out the expected … on the value of gambling licenses, reports that in 2000 a Michigan …

An Impromptu Fishing Trip Isn't 'Pure Michigan'

… that state, he buys a $150 license for his boat and that covers … the boat, meaning only one license is required. According to … required to have a fishing license. Individuals fishing on that charter boat don't need a license. The process isn't so pure … makes everybody got get a license," Duckwall said. Michigan …

Endnotes

… influence of occupational licensing and regulation” (IZA World … Analysis of Occupational Licensing in U.S. States” (National … https://perma.cc/VLG2-LH7C; “Occupational Licensing: A Framework For Policymakers” … Kleiner, “Is Occupational Licensing a Barrier to Interstate Migration” … Economic Costs of Occupational Licensing” (Institute for Justice, …

Recent Reforms in Michigan

… established an occupational licensing advisory rules committee. … Michigan’s occupational licensing regime.[51] In February … calling for reforms to state licensing laws. It suggested changes … other things, on whether a license protected consumers from harm, … requirements and reviewing licensing boards on “necessity, authority …

Discussion and Conclusion

… rest of us. Occupational licensing laws have a significant effect … the workforce now needing a license has increased, these negative … Most arguments for state licensing center around health and … lawmakers are going to pass new licensing laws or continue with old … review, the value of requiring licenses for painters and school librarians …

I'm Just a Bill

… to authorize a specialty license plate honoring the Boy Scouts … to authorize a specialty license plate with the motto, "In … to authorize a specialty license plate honoring the Boy Scouts … "Michigan heritage" specialty license plate, with the premium revenue … to authorize a specialty license plate honoring the Michigan …

Income Distribution

Occupational licensing exacerbates income inequality. Research finds that licensing and other occupational regulations … Evgeny Vorotnikov shows that licensing can increase earnings of … 3.6 to 5.6 percent due to licensing, but those in the middle … The results suggest that licensing exacerbates relative income …

Example: Barbers

… enforced? According to state licensing agency reports, there are about 800 to 900 barber licensing applications received each … 3) How many other states license this occupation? If possible, … the District of Columbia license barbers with the state of … 1897.[57] 4) Compare the licensing requirements to a sample …

Statistical Analysis

… the effect of new barber licensing in Alabama, I first compare … Following the adoption of barber licensing in Alabama, barber shop average … This suggests that the new licensing requirements resulting in … effects of occupational licensing would suggest a result like … with more frequency after licensing takes effect. This result …

Real Stories and Real People: Why It Matters

… Michigan requires a cosmetology license. Getting the license requires 1,500 hours of training, … clients’ hair but did not have a license to practice cosmetology. “All … pass the test. Login got his license, but Austin is stuck workinglower-paid … owners. Still, the state licensing board hit him with a fine …

Single permitting agency

… needing state permits or licenses, including nonenvironmental … transferring permitting and licensing employees from existing agencies. … to adjudicate permits and licenses in a timely manner. [*] … variety of business permits and licenses. Barbers must obtain licenses, for instance (see https://www.michigan.gov/ …

City Shuts Down Teen's Hot Dog Vendor Cart

… Hair Today, Gone Tomorrow - Licensing and regulation overkill hurts … a Living - 'Irrational' licensing requirements force painters, … bill would repeal haircut licensing standards Commentary: Laws … Just, Benefit Consumers - Licensing standards need to be scaled back Commentary: Michigan Licensing Laws Must Change

The Hard Work Of Creating A Marijuana Business Cartel

Commercial pot about to become big business here; valuable turf in play

… comprehensive and costly licensing regime on marijuana businesses, … Specifically, only recently have licensing authorities caught up on processing a backlog of license applicants, with delays due … industry say are overbearing licensing requirements. “The creation … previous medical marijuana licensing board as a major source of …

Example: School Librarians

… needs a school librarian license if they participate in any … 3) How many other states license this occupation? If possible, … librarians, to have some type of a license or certification.[43] 4) Compare the licensing requirements to a sample … from other states that also license the occupation. Michigan …

Conclusion

… dozens of new occupational licensing requirements. Economic theory … distribution, occupational licensing requirements also exacerbate … thoroughly review all the current licenses on the books and eliminate … criteria for creating new licenses, so that new licenses must meet strict standards …

Ottawa County Township moves toward restricting short-term rentals

Park Township discusses banning unlicensed short-term rentals of homes, limiting number of rentals

… lottery for a limited number of licenses. Michigan Capitol Confidential … their property would need a license, with a limited number of licenses available. Owners who rent … township would choose who gets a license through a lottery system, … even if his family wins the license lottery, the regulations of …

Redundant Emergency Powers Laws

… permit agencies to suspend a license they previously granted to … and immediately suspend a license that state law requires private … order, summary suspension of a license may be ordered effective on … this decision, but their license can be suspended immediately. … departments. The Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs may …

March 20, 2015, MichiganVotes Weekly Roll Call

Abortions, homosexual adoptions, school bake sale "push-back"

… and download VoteSpotter today! Senate Bill 84, Authorize “Choose Life” license plate: Passed 26 to 11 in the Senate To require the Secretary of State to develop a “Choose Life” license plate, with fees collected from its sale given to organizations and projects …