The proposed bill, HB2100, amends existing statutes related to licensing time frames by requiring state agencies to provide a comprehensive list of items necessary for an application to be deemed administratively complete. This list must be made available on the agency's website and provided to applicants at the time they obtain an application. Additionally, if an agency issues a timely written notice of deficiencies that is substantive in nature within the administrative completeness review time frame, the application will be considered administratively complete.

The bill also prohibits agencies from determining the substantive merits of an application or notifying applicants of such determinations while the application is under administrative completeness review. Furthermore, it restricts agencies from making final decisions based on documents not included in the application or listed on the comprehensive list unless those documents were subject to public inspection and the applicant had the opportunity to challenge them. Overall, these changes aim to enhance transparency and clarity in the licensing process, although the Governor has vetoed the bill, citing concerns about potential increased wait times and costs for state agencies.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 41-1074, 41-1079
House Engrossed Version: 41-1074, 41-1079