Committee Bill No. 611 proposes significant amendments to the licensing fees and renewal processes for various professions, aiming to reduce financial burdens and streamline the application process. Effective July 1, 2025, the bill establishes a maximum charge of $100 for numerous occupational licenses, certifications, permits, and registrations, including a reduction in fees for certified public accountants from $150 to $100, and for real estate salespersons from $570 to $200. The bill also modifies the classification of professional services fees, changing references from "class F" and "class G" to "class B," which affects renewal fees for architects, engineers, and land surveyors. Additionally, it introduces specific application fees for various licenses, mandates that licenses for engineers-in-training and surveyors-in-training remain valid for ten years without annual renewal, and allows military personnel to defer renewal fees until after their service.

Moreover, the bill repeals and substitutes several subsections to further streamline the licensing framework, including a uniform renewal fee of $100 for various licenses and certificates. It establishes that all fees collected will be deposited into the General Fund and mandates that hearings or actions required for license applications and renewals occur within thirty days of submission. The bill also reduces renewal fees for registered interior designers and other professions, while exempting licensed architects from certain fees. Additionally, it introduces a late fee for failing to notify changes in pharmacy ownership or management and sets specific fees for pharmacy-related applications and renewals. Overall, Committee Bill No. 611 aims to simplify the licensing process across multiple professions while ensuring timely processing and compliance with regulatory requirements.

Statutes affected:
Committee Bill: 20-305, 20-335
GL Joint Favorable: 20-305, 20-335
File No. 326: 20-305, 20-335
FIN Joint Favorable: 20-305, 20-335