The bill HB2473 amends the Arizona Revised Statutes to require the Board of Behavioral Health Examiners to waive the renewal fee for an associate level license if the licensee submits a renewal application while their application for independent licensure is pending. This change aims to alleviate financial burdens on professionals transitioning to independent licensure, ensuring they are not penalized with renewal fees during this process.

Current law establishes that the Board can charge reasonable fees for the issuance and renewal of licenses, capped at $500, with annual increases limited to $25. The new bill adds a specific provision that mandates the waiver of the renewal fee for associate level licenses under the specified conditions, which was not previously included in the law. This could have a fiscal impact on the state General Fund, as the waived fees would otherwise contribute to the Board's funding.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 32-3272
House Engrossed Version: 32-3272
Chaptered Version: 32-3272