This bill aims to provide financial relief in the form of license renewal fee waivers for professionals and small business owners who are adversely affected by public highway projects. Specifically, it allows professionals practicing within impacted construction zones to apply for a waiver of their license renewal fees during the active period of a public highway project. The application process requires documentation to verify that the professional has experienced a significant reduction in income due to the project. Similarly, small business owners operating retail establishments in these zones can also apply for a waiver of applicable licensure or registration renewal fees under the same conditions.

The bill outlines the responsibilities of the Commissioner of Transportation to notify the relevant directors about the commencement or completion of public highway projects, ensuring that the waiver process is timely and effective. Definitions are provided for key terms such as "impacted construction zone," "public highway project," and "small business owner," which clarify the scope of the bill. Overall, this legislation recognizes the economic challenges posed by highway construction and seeks to mitigate the financial burden on affected professionals and small businesses during such periods.