California’s Senate voted 33 to 2 last week to pass a bill deregulating blow-drying, styling, shampoo and conditioning services. SB 999 has been received in the Assembly and will be soon be referred to the Business and Professions Committee for a hearing as soon as May 12th. AACS will inform members in California of the exact date/time when it is announced. In the meantime, schools and industry partners with a presence in California are encouraged to contact their Assemblymember in opposition to the bill.
To read the full State Relations update from Brian Newman, click here.