The bill modifies provisions related to the business licensing service program administered by the Department of Revenue in Washington State. Key changes include adjustments to handling fees for business license applications and renewals, with specific fee amounts now set at $90 for new applications, $10 for renewals, and $19 for other purposes. Additionally, the bill exempts existing businesses from handling fees when applying for a local government's nonresident business license endorsement or when opening an additional location. The Department is also required to review the business license account balance annually and adjust handling fees accordingly to maintain a balance that does not exceed an average of three months of expenditures from the account.

Furthermore, the bill establishes a timeline for when changes to general business licenses enacted by cities take effect. Changes affecting who must obtain a license or who is exempt will take effect 75 days after the Department receives notice, while changes that only affect the fee amount will take effect 10 business days after notice. These amendments aim to streamline the business licensing process and ensure that fees are adjusted based on the financial status of the business license account.

Statutes affected:
Original Bill: 19.02.075, 35.90.070