The bill amends the State License Fee Act of 1979 by updating Section 5 to clarify the conditions under which fees collected by the department are non-refundable. It specifies that fees must not be refunded unless otherwise provided by rules promulgated by the department or under section 411 of the occupational code. Additionally, the bill introduces a new provision allowing the department to establish rules for fee refunds under the administrative procedures act of 1969.

Furthermore, the bill allows the department to increase fees at the beginning of each state fiscal year by a percentage that corresponds to the average wage and salary increase for classified civil service employees. If fees are increased, the new rates will serve as the basis for future fee calculations. The department is also required to submit a complete schedule of fees for the upcoming fiscal year to relevant state officials by August 1 each year.

Statutes affected:
Senate Introduced Bill: 338.2205