The proposed bill, General Assembly Proposed Bill No. 82, aims to amend the current statutes regarding occupational licenses by eliminating all application fees charged by state occupational licensing boards. Additionally, the bill seeks to establish a cap on the fees that the state can charge for obtaining an occupational license, setting this limit at one hundred dollars.

The intent of the bill is to reduce the financial burden on individuals seeking occupational licenses, thereby making it more accessible for them to enter various professions. By removing application fees and capping the licensing costs, the bill addresses concerns about affordability and encourages workforce participation in licensed occupations.