AN ACT CONCERNING THE COST OF OCCUPATIONAL LICENSES.

SB 82 eliminates all application fees charged by state occupational licensing boards and caps annual license renewal fees at $100 for all professions requiring state licensing. This directly affects individuals seeking or renewing licenses for occupations like plumbers, cosmetologists, electricians, or contractors. The bill requires licensing boards to remove all upfront application costs and limits renewal fees to a maximum of $100 per year. It makes no exceptions for specific professions or fee structures, applying uniformly across all state-licensed occupations. The policy change aims to reduce upfront and recurring costs for workers entering or maintaining licensed careers.