June 8, 2018
Senator Nass, Senate Co-Chairperson
Joint Committee for Review of Administrative Rules
Room 10S, State Capitol
Madison, WI 53702
Representative Ballweg, Assembly Co-Chairperson
Joint Committee for Review of Administrative Rules
Room 210N, State Capitol
Madison, WI 53702
RE: Petition for Authorization to Repeal Rules Related to Cosmetology Continuing Education
Dear Senator Nass and Representative Ballweg:
I am petitioning for authorization to repeal portions of the administrative code relating to continuing education requirements for cosmetology as referenced in chs. Cos 9 and 11. A copy of the proposed rule is attached. 2017 Wisconsin Act 81 eliminated the cosmetology continuing educational requirement, except where the Cosmetology Examing Board may require it for disciplinary resolution. Therefore, repealing affected portions of the administrative code related to cosmetology continuing education will update the code and make it consistent with the requirements of 2017 Wisconsin Act 81. Using the expedited repeal process to eliminate continuing education references from the administrative code will mitigate confusion among cosmetology practitioners. Therefore, the Cosmetology Examining Board is requesting authorization from the Joint Committee for Review of Administrative Rules to repeal portions of chs. Cos 9 and 11 relating to the continuing education requirements for cosmetology licensure using the expedited rule repeal process under s. 227.26 (4), Stats. Sincerely,
Vicky McNally
Chair, Wisconsin Cosmetology Examining Board
