This bill amends the State License Fee Act of 1979 by updating sections 9 and 25, which pertain to the fees associated with the publication and distribution of public acts and the licensing of cosmetology professionals. The amendments allow the department to charge a fee for the publication and distribution of the public act that provides a board's authority, with the fee being set at the cost of publication rather than a fixed amount. Additionally, the bill modifies the fee structure for various licenses and applications related to cosmetology, including changes to application processing fees, examination fees, and annual license fees for cosmetologists, manicurists, and other related professions.

Specifically, the bill introduces new fee amounts, such as increasing the annual license fee for cosmetologists and related professionals to $42.00, while also raising fees for cosmetology establishments and schools. It allows for annual fee increases based on the average percentage wage and salary increase for state employees, and mandates that the department provide a complete schedule of fees to relevant legislative committees by August 1 each year. The enactment of this bill is contingent upon the passage of Senate Bill No. 131.

Statutes affected:
Senate Introduced Bill: 338.2209, 338.2225
As Passed by the Senate: 338.2209, 338.2225