Jones' measure reducing licensing burdens on Californians signed into law

SACRAMENTO – A measure by State Senator Brian Jones (R-Santee) to reduce the licensing burden on working Californians was signed into law last night by Governor Gavin Newsom.

Jones' Senate Bill 878 will ease licensing burdens for California workers who are required to be licensed by the Department of Consumer Affairs.

"I appreciate the Governor recognizing that this measure is greatly needed to help Californians awaiting their professional license approval from the state," said Jones. "After working hard to get an education, pass their exams and submitting a mountain of paperwork, a license applicant should not have to sit in limbo wondering how many months it will be till they can start their career."

Specifically, SB 878 will require all boards and bureaus within DCA to prominently display on their websites the current average timeframe for processing initial and renewal license applications.

"Having to publicly post their application approval timelines will let state licensing agencies, bureaus, and commissions know that their performance is being monitored by the Legislature, the media, and the public," continued Jones. "This should help smooth out the application approval process and decrease wait times."

SB 878 will go into effect July 1, 2021.