With the overwhelming response to Tackle the Tape, Secretary Watson decided to take his efforts a step further with a more proactive review approach. In January 2022, he launched the 29 by 29 strategic plan to increase the efficiency of the regulatory review process under the Tackle the Tape initiative. 

Continuing the collaborative theme, Secretary Watson acquired state and national partners to assist in reviewing all regulations for all 29 licensing boards and commissions by the year 2029, instead of only newly proposed ones. Each year, external nonprofit and academic partners will evaluate the existing regulations for three (3) to four (4) occupational licensing boards and commissions for compliance with the state policy. The division and its partners have conducted a joint evaluation of the regulations for 14 of the state’s 29 licensing boards and commissions so far and will be reviewing 3 more in FY 2026. 

View the 29 by 29 Strategic Review Plan