This bill amends the State License Fee Act of 1979 by updating sections 9 and 25, which pertain to the fees charged by the department for the publication and distribution of public acts and the licensing of cosmetology professionals. The bill allows the department to charge a fee that reflects the actual cost of publication rather than a fixed amount, and it introduces a new structure for application processing, examination, and license fees for various cosmetology-related licenses. For instance, the annual license fee for cosmetologists, manicurists, and similar professionals is set at $42.00, while fees for cosmetology establishments and schools have been significantly increased to $150.00 and $250.00, respectively.

Additionally, the bill includes provisions for annual fee adjustments based on the average percentage wage increase for classified civil service employees, ensuring that fees can be updated in line with state fiscal conditions. The department is also required to 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