Faye Thompson — Representative Faye Thompson moved to approve the minutes as written, and the chair responded to her motion.
Josh Wheeler — Josh Wheeler is referred to as the Vice Chair and takes over to conduct the rules.
Josh Wheeler — The gavel was returned to the chair after the vote, and the meeting was adjourned.
John Price — Invited to present the rules docket on behalf of Doppel.
John Price — Introduced himself and identified his role as Bureau Chief of the Occupational Licensing Bureau.
John Price — Asked the committee to approve the pending rule as final and answered questions.
John Price — Explained that the mobile system should not increase inspection costs and described the inspection process.
John Price — Was asked to explain the increase in expenditures.
Kyle Harris — Representative Kyle Harris asked whether the proposed fee increase would bring the board into compliance by 2027. Mr. Price responded affirmatively, and the discussion continued briefly on the same fee increase timeline and compliance question.
Richard Cheatum — Representative Richard Cheatum asked whether the new mobile systems would increase inspection costs, focusing on the cost implications of using mobile systems for inspections.
Jeff Ehlers — Addressed by Mr. Price in response to the expenditure question.
Brent Crane — Asked whether existing renewal fees are sufficient to cover the fund balance or whether new applicants and growth are expected to generate additional revenue.
Brent Crane — Asked whether the board is relying on renewals or new applicants for revenue growth.
Brent Crane — Commented that the department responded well by pulling back a guidance document that had caused confusion.