The 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 various cosmetology professionals. Specifically, it allows 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 revises the fee structure for individuals seeking licensure in cosmetology-related fields, including increases in application processing fees, examination fees, and annual license fees for various categories of cosmetologists and establishments.

Notable changes include the introduction of new fee amounts, such as a $150.00 annual license fee for cosmetology establishments and a $250.00 fee for schools of cosmetology. The bill also establishes a mechanism for the department to increase fees annually based on the average percentage wage and salary increase for classified civil service employees. Furthermore, it 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 House Bill No. 4692.

Statutes affected:
House Introduced Bill: 338.2209, 338.2225