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 now being the cost of publication rather than a fixed amount. Additionally, the bill modifies the structure of fees for various cosmetology licenses, including application processing fees, examination fees, and annual license fees, with specific amounts outlined for each category.

Notably, the bill increases several fees, such as the annual license fee for cosmetologists, manicurists, and other related professionals from a range of $10.00 to $24.00 to a new fee of $42.00. It also raises the fees for cosmetology establishments and schools of cosmetology significantly, with the establishment fee increasing from $25.00 to $150.00 and the school fee from $100.00 to $250.00. Furthermore, the bill introduces a provision allowing the department to increase fees annually based on the average percentage wage and salary increase for classified civil service employees, ensuring that fees remain aligned with state fiscal conditions.

Statutes affected:
House Introduced Bill: 338.2209, 338.2225