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Time for Michigan to walk the walk on licensing reform

Review licenses on the books, recognize those from other states and let people get into the workforce more easily

… talk about occupational licensing, saying she wants to make … walk the walk. Michigan licenses hundreds of occupations, … the state workforce. Many licensing requirements are arbitrary … The Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs, which supervises state licensing, agrees, at least in part. …

Whitmer's plan for licensing deserves action

Reforms could boost Michigan growth

… Michigan’s occupational licensing rules. These are the requirements … even though he had an Ohio license. Whitmer called this “ridiculous.” … directed the Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs (LARA) to review Michigan’s licensing rules and find redundancies. … job growth, occupational licensing is a good area to prioritize. …

Common Sense Licensing Reforms for Military Families a Good Start

Occupational licensing a needless barrier to jobs for too many

… require a state-mandated license, many of which do not transfer … Too few states recognize licenses earned in other states or … got her teaching degree and license in Pennsylvania before moving … is moved to recognizes her license from Pennsylvania. And it … teachers. States require licenses for nurses, doctors, lawyers, …

Vet Saves Dog's Life, Family is Happy – State Sanctions Him

The problem with occupational licensing

… could have lost his state license. Why? Because a state board … the Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs, which … Michigan, are subject to state licensing. This means workers have … even without government licensing, the state can set health … mandate every cook to have a license. This is how it should be …

State Licensing Didn’t Stop Funeral Home Horror Shows

Policymakers should review areas where licenses are required

… dozens of infants. Michigan’s licensing agency is suspending their licenses and attempting to permanently … demonstrate how limited licensing laws can be in protecting … operators to get a state funeral license and some employees to have occupational licenses failed to prevent these abuses. …

Michigan’s Regulatory Laws Lead to Fewer Jobs, More Crime

Licensing rules are a criminal justice issue

… withhold the occupational license required for a job. This frequently … it comes to occupational licensing, the state is unjustly denying … Jobs, Some States Reconsider Licenses” — with a focus on states … legislators included changes to licensing in a bill that would also … has proposed rolling back licensing restrictions for all state …

Why Does the State License Barbers?

Licensing bill doesn't go far enough

… for Justice (IJ), which monitors licensing in every state, Michigan’s mandate … September, the state of Alabama had no licensing requirement for barbers. A search … policymakers should ask when discussing a license: Is an occupation unlicensed in … silly mandates the state requires, licensing for barbers should be eliminated. …

Do You Feel Endangered When You Travel Out of State?

Licensing laws are arbitrary

… — that many occupational licensing laws are unnecessary obstacles … Wisconsin? Each state has fewer licensing requirements than Michigan, so if licensing laws really did improve public … the Institute for Justice, “License to Work,” the burdens of licensing requirements in Michigan …

Fix this flaw in Michigan’s teacher licensing system

Qualified teachers should not have to take a 100-question standardized test

… being a bad test taker means they lose their license. It’s absurd. Senate Bill 189, introduced by … for three years to be granted a full teachers’ license. That’s a good move. A local school is better … Michigan from another state can be granted a license without taking the test, while a Michigander who …

Universal Licensing Recognition: Why Not Michigan?

Ohio becomes latest state to accept out-of-state professional licenses

… passing a nearly universal licensing law. Companion bills that … Ohio recognize occupational licenses from other states for nearly … state who already possesses a license for a given occupation. If … works: If a person seeking a license in Ohio has held a substantially similar license in good standing from another …

Once a Leader, Michigan Now Falling Behind in Licensing Reform

New research shows licensing leads to large declines in jobs

… in reforming occupational licensing laws — but the state is beginning to lag. Licensing regulations are rules that … Economics looks at occupational licensing reforms in several states, … from requiring occupational licenses for individuals or adding … the state requires for a license. But legislation that would …

Balancing Michigan’s Fishing Interests – Part 1

State licensing delays renew discussions on industry’s prospects

… regulations and delay the licenses for commercial fishers, however, … state-issued commercial fishing licenses, but that only 35 of those … propose heavy limits on their licenses, limiting their catch of … from recreational fishing licenses go to fund sport fish management … sale of hunting and fishing licenses are used for a variety of …

Michigan Senate takes aim at licensing hunting, fishing guides

Bills would make licenses for hunting and fishing guides among the strictest in the nation

… the strictest occupational licensing regulations for hunting and … Possess a valid driver’s license. Pay a license fee of $150 for state residents … For fishermen, possess a license to operate watercraft. File … or hunting guide without a license would result in fines of $500 …

Detroit is Becoming Friendlier to Entrepreneurs

The number of licensing violations enforced by the city has decreased

… program. The city has so many arbitrary and silly licensing requirements on the books, that it seemed that … have backed off from strict compliance with licensing rules. The Mackinac Center sent open records requests for every business license violation in Detroit for 2016 and 2017 and found …

Unnecessary Regulations Prevent People From Working

New report shows licensing reduces the supply of workers by 20 percent

… workers. But the state’s licensing laws greatly reduce the number … the employment effects of licensing laws. “How Much of a Barrier to Entry is Occupational Licensing?” estimates that mandatory state licenses lower the number of people … varying requirements found in licensing laws, such as mandatory exams, …

Cutting Hair or Working as an Athletic Trainer in Michigan May Get a Bit Easier

Bills would lessen some licensing restrictions

… R-Ludington, would revise the licensing law for athletic trainers … maintain a newly required license mandated by the state (the … discretion of government licensing officials.” House Bill 4335, … or cosmetologist to get a license in either occupation more … Each occupation has its own licensing requirements, and the bill …

Issues & Ideas Forum Dec. 4 in Lansing

Our growing occupational licensing regime

… speak about occupational licensing. On this issue, Dr. Kleiner … case for why occupational licensing laws are harmful. Specifically, … below-average incomes, because licensing laws limit the opportunities … that’s not all. Occupational licensing also creates a “reverse Robin … harms, one might wonder why licensing has grown in recent decades. …

A Federal Bill to Loosen Licensing Requirements

And a step for Michigan to follow suit

… Senate. The “Alternatives to Licensing that Lowers Obstacles to … to use their occupational license in any state or military base. … state, but sometimes that license doesn’t transfer to other … often cannot transfer their license easily and have to go back, … “sunset” provisions for licensing laws (which would ensure …

Tackle Licensing for Good Policy in Michigan

New York Times covers fight to allow people to work

… write-up on occupational licensing laws across the United States. … the zeal among states for licensing all sorts of occupations … leaders in a bid to roll back licensing rules. When it comes to … Not so when it comes to licensing mandates on individuals, … pack when it comes to its licensing burden, but it is among the …

Superintendent Earns Praise Painting School – Which Would Be Illegal If He Were Paid

Painting isn’t dangerous and Michigan should eliminate its license

… directly for this work, state licensing laws would make his effort … mandates. Most people believe licensing laws exist to protect the … evidence that the states that license painters experience fewer … it’s hard to see how this license requirement makes the public … their own homes. Plus, the licensing law isn’t strictly enforced …

It's Time to Eliminate Bureaucratic Barriers to Health Care Access

Reforms to telehealth and licensing can help more people be treated

… Since it is safe to suspend licensing and telehealth barriers during … training, scope of practice and licensing requirements for health professionals … to recognize professional licenses issued elsewhere. Acknowledging the licenses in good standing of out-of-state … have signed onto various licensing compacts that create a guided …

When Firefighters Aren’t Allowed to Fight Fires

Licensing rules prevent ex-convicts from contributing productively to society

… from getting a firefighter’s license. In other words, California … state of Michigan doesn’t license firefighters (nor should it), … release. That’s because licensing requirements stand in their … of occupations the state licenses have “good moral character” provisions which are used to deny licenses to ex-offenders. Many other …

How to Help Those with a Criminal Record Find Work

Eliminate unnecessary crimes, right-size punishments and repeal licensing laws

… than anyone else. … Occupational licensing reform is another issue important … occupations requires a government license – but a criminal history often bars an individual from the licensing process. Ironically, such restrictions … that states with more burdensome licensing laws saw an average 9 percent increase …

Regulatory Reforms On the Move in Michigan

State continues to loosen up licensing laws

… need for more comprehensive licensing changes. Counselors: A new … time-consuming and expensive new licensing requirements. House Bill … state automatically deny a license to sell insurance to anyone … nonfinancial crimes to get a license. Cosmetologists: Under current … other states with similar licensing requirements. The bill passed …

Detroit Should Lessen Licensing Requirements

Mackinac Center op-ed published in Wall Street Journal

… removed the arbitrary occupational licensing laws that are preventing it from … Brookings Institution paper that licensing requirements cost consumers more … Economic Advisers. Such unfair licensing requirements also disproportionally … Michigan lawmakers have reformed licensing requirements at the state level …

An Opening for Michigan Licensing Reform

When the state asks for higher fees, repeal the mandates

… $147 million in revenue for licenses and permits. But the total … The Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs, or … departments. Last year, Michigan’s licensing apparatus collected a total … how much some occupation’s licensing fees subsidize the cost of … legislators should eliminate licensing requirements for occupations …

State Licensing Laws Affecting Where People Choose to Live

Another reason to loosen labor regulations

… spectrum strongly suggests that licensing is usually arbitrary and … new paper, “Occupational Licensing and Interstate Migration,” suggests that strict licensing laws are specially harmful … Further, the paper says, licensing laws affect where people … states with fewer occupational licenses. States with a 10 percent …

June 7, 2013, MichiganVotes.org Weekly Vote Report

Votes on National Guard pensions, hunting licenses

… the annual off road vehicle license tax from $16.25 to $26.25 for a license that does not authorize operation … increase hunting and fishing license fees: Passed 77 to 32 in the … structure of hunting and fishing license fees in a manner that would increase license fees for most sportsmen. For …

Skorup in Midland Daily News on Occupational Licensure

It’s Time to Address Michigan’s Burdensome Licensing Laws

… overbearing occupational licensing laws and what can be done … laws, government-mandated licensing requirements people must … is found in rejecting new licensing supported by industry insiders … competition and reviewing licensing laws already on the books … From the op-ed: Even if a license cannot be eliminated, the …

Licensing Lunacy

… Kentucky used occupational licensing laws to shut down an advice … this type of advice merits a license from Kentucky. The article … Along with a host of other licensing mandates, Michigan also requires … recommended deregulating the licensing of dieticians and nutritionists … published a report titled, "License to Work," which looks at the …

Jobs Hair Today, Gone Tomorrow

Licensing and regulation overkill hurts job market.

… the craziness of current licensing laws across the nation. … state requires a cosmetology license — which would teach her nothing … The Times: A cosmetology license required nearly two years … Electrology and Nail Technology Licensing Board. The board, made up … no match for the powerful licensing groups that benefit from …

Five Ways To Tackle Unnecessary Licensing Restrictions

Michigan has already completed two of them with others on the move

… consumers: occupational licensing reform. Under licensing, people must meet certain … little purpose. Michigan licenses a lot of occupations few … Five important reforms to licensing should be considered by all … from piling on their own licensing rules (completed). The state …

Michigan Should Not Bring Back Dietitian and Nutritionist Licensing

Another serving of a long-discarded law will give the state indigestion

… get a state occupational license. The law was unwieldy and … states don’t require this license. There is still no clear benefit … suggest that states with licensing rules for dieticians and … health. This latest proposed licensing scheme in Michigan is unlikely … 614 makes clear that the licensing requirements do not apply …

Want More Young People Employed? States Should Stop Barring Them From Working

Jobs which require an occupational license usually have age restrictions

… certain jobs. Today, about 25 percent of jobs require an occupational license and the vast majority of these have age requirements. While some of these … information compiled by the Institute for Justice in their latest study, “License to Work,” these age requirements are widespread: In Tennessee, you can …

You Shouldn’t Need a License to Work as a Property Manager

Legislation would get rid of an unnecessary regulation

… There is no mandatory state license for those individuals who … first acquire a real estate license. This requires years of experience, … the requirement to get a license before renting managing property. "The real estate license requirement can be unnecessary … Hoitenga, who has a real estate license, said in Gongwer News. "The …

A square deal for the Little Guy!

Start here to fix rigged policies

… partisan divides to go after the policies that hurt the regular citizen. Here are state laws that benefit the few and cost the public: Occupational licensing rules create barriers to getting a job without improving safety. They increase costs to consumers and protect those who can afford the extra schooling, …

Licensing Laws are Destructive and Ineffective – But There Are Alternatives

There are ways to regulate without locking workers out

… administration: Occupational licensing laws are mostly ineffective. … result of completing the licensing requirements. But workers … research fails to find that licensing requirements make jobs safer, … establish a connection between licensing laws and improved safety … For instance, some states license deck builders and roofers …

Why Does Michigan License Painters?

Few other states do

… from needless government licensing requirements and fees if … argument used to justify state licensing. According to the Institute … Justice, only 10 states require licenses for painters. If unlicensed … Indiana and Ohio. The state licensing agency isn’t doing much to enforce the state-mandated licenses anyway. According to the …

State Considers Licensing Naturopathic Physicians

But more regulatory hurdles are unlikely to improve safety

… lawmakers are looking to license naturopathic physicians — … other factors outside of licensing requirements that would regulate … profession without creating a licensing requirement. Requiring all … other cases of occupational licensing, these requirements simply … Lawmakers should remember that licensing is not the only option. Often …

Suggestions for Michigan’s licensing agency

Even small changes could make a big difference

… the Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs “seeking … the process of obtaining a license challenging.” People can take … review the 180 occupational licenses in Michigan. These should … evaluated based on how much the license actually protects public health … applied it to a few current licenses. Automatically recognize …

How Occupational Licensing Redistributes Income

No benefits to consumers to be found.

… show the problems of state licensing in a variety of areas. From … occupations now requiring a license has risen from five percent … Minnesota, most of this licensing drives up costs for consumers … 21 states which require a license for an optician and those … vision. They do not require a license in Michigan. The paper finds …

Michigan Congressmen Introduce Bipartisan Licensing Bill

Sen. Peters, Rep. Walberg working together to remove needless barriers to employment

Occupational licensing laws are a growing and significant barrier … issue strongly suggests that licensing rules are largely arbitrary … rules. That’s because a licensing requirement creates a protected … a more rational look at licensing rules across the nation. … consolidation, or elimination of licenses or certifications which pose …

Michigan Unwisely Moving to Add New Licensing Requirements on Solar Panel Installers

Installers have operated for decades without any apparent problems

… would impose additional licensing requirements on people who … problems. Given that, these new licensing mandates are a solution in … bill would specify that a license and appropriate employment … list of instances where a license is not required for the alteration … solar panels do not need a license, but the bill proposes to …

Why Michigan Licensing Laws Are So Destructive

Everything you need to know about occupational regulations in the Great Lakes State

The state of Michigan licenses about 160 occupations while cities, like Detroit, require even more. Occupational licensing is the fees, educational coursework, training … policy analyst Jarrett Skorup speaks about why licensing laws in the Great Lakes State are so destructive …

State Reforms of Occupational Licensing

New report from Cato highlights Michigan work

… Institute features a piece on licensing co-written by Mackinac Center … “The Latest on Occupational Licensing Reform” and notes that “at … excerpt is below. STATE LICENSING REFORM The federal antitrust … but the vast majority of licensing exists at the state level. … notes that the typical state licenses some 60 different occupations. …

Michigan Bill Would Free Barbers to Meet Licensing Hours Through Apprenticeships

1,800 hours could be done in a shop rather than a classroom

… hours for licensure, and its fees for license applicants are much lower than ours. Through their occupational licensing requirements, states create obstacles … barbers, a recent study showed, licensing means fewer jobs and workers in … regularly review the occupational licenses it has on the books and eliminate …

Two Cheers for Legislators on Licensing

Good progress in 2013, more to be done

… under-the-radar public policy issue is occupational licensing – state rules that require residents to meet … immigration clerical assistants. It also tweaked some licensing requirements for barbers. The Legislature also … Regulatory Reinvention. For most jobs that require licenses, the mandates do not benefit the public in any …

Arbitrary Michigan Licensing Laws: Auto Mechanic vs. Makeup Artist

Esthetician requires far more mandatory hours and much higher fees

Occupational licenses are pitched as a necessity to protect … evaluate new and existing licenses. That’s why education, testing … she needs an esthetician license. To get legal permission to … overbearing occupational licensing laws results in more than … separate new study finds that licensing laws result in less economic …

Licensing reforms would ease Michigan’s pain

Let anesthesiology assistants work for themselves

… public, states establish licensing laws that require individuals … pay fees to administer the licensing regime. But there’s a trade-off. … or braids hair without a license is breaking the law unless … said that should require a license). Licensing laws often establish subcategories …