HB654 (2014) Detail

Relative to licensure and renewal fees.


HB 654-FN – VERSION ADOPTED BY BOTH BODIES

29Jan2014… 2391h

15May2014… 1907EBA

2014 SESSION

13-0291

05/10

HOUSE BILL 654-FN

AN ACT relative to licensure and renewal fees.

SPONSORS: Rep. C. McGuire, Merr 29; Rep. F. Rice, Rock 21; Rep. D. Sullivan, Hills 42; Rep.?Roberts, Ches 4; Rep. Hansen, Hills 22; Rep. Cebrowski, Hills 7; Rep. Jones, Straf 24

COMMITTEE: Executive Departments and Administration

ANALYSIS

This bill establishes licensure and renewal fees by statute rather than by administrative rule for acupuncturists, alcohol and drug counselors, boxing and wrestling promoters and participants, dietitians, electrologists, funeral directors and embalmers, hearing care providers, massage therapists, midwives, naturopaths, nursing home administrators, optometrists, podiatrists, reflexologists, and individuals registered as home health care providers.

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Explanation: Matter added to current law appears in bold italics.

Matter removed from current law appears [in brackets and struckthrough.]

Matter which is either (a) all new or (b) repealed and reenacted appears in regular type.

29Jan2014… 2391h

15May2014… 1907EBA

13-0291

05/10

STATE OF NEW HAMPSHIRE

In the Year of Our Lord Two Thousand Fourteen

AN ACT relative to licensure and renewal fees.

Be it Enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives in General Court convened:

1 Acupuncture; Rulemaking Authority. Amend RSA 328-G:7, II to read as follows:

II. Scope of practice[,] and fees for applications[, and fees for licenses issued or renewed under this chapter].

2 Acupuncture; License Fee. Amend RSA 328-G:9, II(d) to read as follows:

(d) Has paid the [requisite fees] $110 license fee and filed the application established by the board.

3 Acupuncture License Renewal Fee. Amend RSA 328-G:9, IX to read as follows:

IX. All licenses issued by the board shall be valid for 2 years from the date of issuance and shall be renewed biennially or reissued pursuant to rules adopted, and upon payment of [fees established, by the board] a $110 renewal fee.

4 Alcohol and Other Drug Use; License and Renewal Fee Established. Amend RSA 330-C:8, I to read as follows:

I. The board shall charge [fees for the application, issuance, renewal,] licensed alcohol and drug counselors, licensed clinical supervisors, and certified recovery support workers a $110 fee for the issuance of an initial license or certificate, and $110 for the renewal of a license or certificate under this chapter. The fee for a master licensed alcohol and drug counselor shall be $300 and the renewal fee shall be $300. All licenses and renewals under this paragraph shall be valid for 2 years from the date of issuance. In addition the board shall establish by rule fees for license and certificate applications, late renewal, and reinstatement of all licenses and certifications authorized by this chapter. [The fees established by the board shall be sufficient to produce estimated revenues equal to 125 percent of the direct operating expenses for the board for the previous fiscal year.]

5 Alcohol and Other Drug Use; Rulemaking Authority. Amend RSA 330-C:9, IV to read as follows:

IV. The establishment of license and certificate application, late renewal, and reinstatement fees required under this chapter.

6 Boxing and Wrestling; Rulemaking Authority. Amend RSA 285:7, IV to read as follows:

IV. A fee schedule for [licenses,] permits and amateur cards and for the renewal of [licenses and] amateur cards;

7 Boxing and Wrestling; Promoter Permit Fees Established. Amend RSA 285:10, I to read as follows:

I. No promoter shall arrange a professional fighting sports competition in the state without a permit from the commission. The fee for permits shall be $100 for each day of the event. A different permit shall be required for each day of competitions.

8 Boxing and Wrestling; License Fees Established. Amend RSA 285:11 to read as follows:

285:11 Licenses Required. No person shall participate in a professional fighting sports competition as a contestant, manager, referee, judge, second or timekeeper without a license from the commission. The fee for all licenses issued by the commission shall be $20. Licenses granted by the commission shall be valid for one year from the date of issue unless revoked or suspended by the commission. The commission shall, upon application, renew any license unless good cause is shown that the license should not be renewed. The fee for all license renewals issued by the commission shall be $20.

9 Dietitians; Rulemaking Authority. Amend RSA 326-H:10 to read as follows:

326-H:10 Rulemaking.

[I.] The board shall adopt rules, pursuant to RSA 541-A, relative to:

[(a)] I. The application procedures for licensure or temporary licensure to practice as a licensed dietitian in this state.

[(b)] II. The renewal, suspension, revocation, and reinstatement of licenses.

[(c)] III. The establishment of fees for [licenses, renewals, and] reinstatement of licenses.

[(d)] IV. Educational qualifications for licensure.

[(e)] V. The conditions and fees for licensing out-of-state dietitians.

[(f)] VI. Continuing education requirements.

[(g)] VII. Procedures for investigations and hearings held under this chapter.

[(h)] VIII. Procedures for appealing hearing board decisions.

[(i)] IX. Disciplinary actions including penalties, sanctions, supplemental training requirements, and treatment and counseling requirements for licensees involved in violations of the code of ethics, which may include revocation of license, suspension of license, fines, community service, oral or written reprimand, additional education or training, and supervised training and counseling, including substance abuse treatment and counseling.

[II. The fees established by the board shall be sufficient to produce estimated revenues equal to 125 percent of the direct operating expenses of the board for the previous fiscal year.]

10 Dieticians; License Fee Established. Amend RSA 326-H:12, III-IV to read as follows:

III. Have successfully passed the examination administered by the Commission on Dietetic Registration; [and]

IV. Maintain continuing professional education requirements as determined by the board; and

V. Pay the $110 license fee.

11 Dietitians; Renewal Fee Established. Amend RSA 326-H:14, II to read as follows:

II. All licenses issued by the board shall be valid for 2 years from the date of issuance and shall be renewed biennially or reissued pursuant to rules adopted and upon payment of [fees established by the board] a $110 license renewal fee. The board shall cause notification of impending license expiration to be sent to each licensed person at least 60 days prior to the expiration of the license. Licenses shall continue as valid until final action is exercised by the board on an application for renewal, provided that the application is filed before the expiration date of the license.

12 Electrology; License and Renewal Fees Established. Amend RSA 314:10 to read as follows:

314:10 Fees.

I. The fee for an initial biennial license and for renewal of the biennial license issued under this chapter shall be $110. The commissioner shall establish by rule a schedule of fees for [application and licensure,] applications, examinations, [license renewal] and license replacement.

II. [The schedule of fees adopted by the commissioner shall be sufficient to produce estimated revenues equal to 125 percent of the direct operating expenses incurred by the department in carrying out the substance of this chapter in the previous fiscal year.] Fees collected shall be appropriated to the department and used to carry out the provisions of this chapter.

13 Funeral Directors and Embalmers; Rulemaking Authority. Amend RSA 325:9, V to read as follows:

V. The establishment of [all] fees [required under this chapter] for the examination of applicants, funeral home inspections, and transcribing and transferring records and other services;

14 Funeral Directors and Embalmers, License and Renewal Fee Established. Amend RSA?325:12-a to read as follows:

325:12-a Fees. The fee for an initial annual license and for renewal of an annual license issued under this chapter shall be: $55 for embalmers and apprentices and $150 for funeral directors. The board shall establish fees for examination of applicants, [for licenses and for renewal of licenses to practice under this chapter,] for funeral home inspections, and for transcribing and transferring records and other services. [The fees established by the board shall be sufficient to produce estimated revenues equal to 125 percent of the direct operating expenses of the board for the previous fiscal year.]

15 Funeral Directors and Embalmers; Renewal Period Extended. Amend RSA 325:25, I to read as follows:

I. Every person licensed to practice under this chapter, except as provided in RSA 325:29, shall apply to the board for annual license renewal. The board shall require each licensee to show proof of meeting the continuing education requirement of RSA 325:28-a within the preceding year. Payment shall be made to the board secretary of [a] the renewal fee established [by the board] in RSA 325:12-a.

16 Hearing Care Providers; Rulemaking. Amend RSA 137-F:6, V to read as follows:

V. [License and registration application fees,] Examination fees, [renewal fees,] and any other fees required under this chapter[, provided that the fees shall be sufficient to produce estimated revenues equal to 125 percent of the direct operating expenses of the board for the previous fiscal year].

17 Hearing Aid Dealer Registration and Renewal Fees. Amend RSA 137-F:8 to read as follows:

137-F:8 Registration of Hearing Aid Dealers Required. No person shall engage in the business of selling or offering for rent hearing aids unless such person is registered in accordance with this chapter and unless the registration of such person is current and valid. The fee for an initial registration under this section is $150. This section includes the selling or renting of hearing aids by mail in this state by a person outside the state. Registration certificates shall be renewed annually on or before June 30 upon payment of a $150 renewal fee.

18 Audiology License Fee. Amend RSA 137-F:11, II to read as follows:

II. The board shall license each applicant who satisfies the requirements of this chapter. Upon payment of a $300 license fee, the board shall issue to such person a certificate of licensure which shall be evidence of the right to practice as an audiologist. The license shall be valid for 2 years from the date of issuance.

19 Audiology License Fee; Reference Change. Amend RSA 137-F:13, I(b) to read as follows:

(b) Pay to the board the appropriate license [application] fee.

20 Audiology License Renewal Fee. Amend RSA 137-F:20 to read as follows:

137-F:20 License Renewal. A license issued under RSA 137-F:13 shall expire at 12:01 a.m. on July 1 of the odd year next succeeding its date of issuance. Every person licensed under this chapter who wishes to renew a license shall, on or before the expiration date, pay a [fee for renewal of license] $300 renewal fee to the board. The board shall notify each person licensed under this chapter of the date of expiration of such person’s license and the renewal fee required. The notice shall be mailed to such person’s last known address as provided to the board at least 60 days in advance of the expiration of such license. Renewals are contingent upon evidence of 20 hours or the equivalent in continuing education units, including, but not limited to, attending professional meetings or completing approved independent studies and regional in-service programs, as determined by the board.

21 Massage Therapists and Establishments; Rulemaking Authority. Amend RSA 328-B:4, VII(e) to read as follows:

(e) License modifications and license renewal applications [and fees].

22 Massage Therapists and Establishments; License Fee Established. Amend RSA 328-B:6, I(a) to read as follows:

(a) Submits the required application form and $110 licensing fee.

23 Massage Therapists and Establishments; License Renewal Fee Established. Amend RSA?328-B:7 to read as follows:

328-B:7 License Renewal. All licenses issued pursuant to this chapter shall expire 2 years after the date of issue. License renewals shall be granted upon approval of the commissioner of the renewal application and submission of the required $110 renewal fee.

24 Midwives; Powers and Duties. Amend RSA 326-D:4, I(b) to read as follows:

(b) Establishing fees for examination of applicants[, certification, and renewal of certification].

25 Midwives; Rulemaking Authority. Amend RSA 326-D:5, I(h) to read as follows:

(h) Establishing [all] examination fees authorized under RSA 326-D:4, I(b)[; provided that the fees shall be sufficient to produce estimated revenues equal to 125 percent of the direct operating expenses of the council for the previous fiscal year].

26 Midwives; Certification and Renewal Fee Established. Amend RSA 326-D:6, I and II to read as follows:

I. No person shall practice midwifery in this state without first obtaining certification from the council. The council shall certify for the practice of midwifery any person applying for such certification who meets the qualifications adopted under RSA 326-D:5, I(a) and who submits [the] a $110 certification fee [established by the council pursuant to RSA 326-D:4, I(b)].

II. Certification issued under this chapter shall be subject to renewal every 2 years and shall expire unless renewed in accordance with rules adopted by the council and upon payment of [the] a $110 renewal fee [established under RSA 326-D:4, I(b)].

27 Naturopaths; Board Duties. Amend RSA 328-E:8, I(a) to read as follows:

(a) Determine fees [for licensure,] for application to take the examination pursuant to RSA 328-E:9, I(f) and RSA 332-G:2[, and for license renewal under RSA 328-E:13].

28 Naturopaths; License Fees Established. Amend RSA 328-E:9, I(f) to read as follows:

(f) File an application and pay the $300 license [fees] fee.

29 Naturopaths; License Renewal Fees Established. Amend RSA 328-E:13, I to read as follows:

I. The license to practice naturopathic medicine shall be renewed biennially. A fee in the amount [determined by the board] of $300 shall accompany the application for renewal.

30 Nursing Home Administrators. Amend RSA 151-A:4-a, II to read as follows:

II. To establish and collect fees for examination of applicants, [for licenses and renewal of licenses to practice under this chapter,] for temporary and emergency permits, and for transcribing and transferring records and other services. [The fees established by the board shall recover revenues equal to 125 percent of the direct operating expenses of the board for the previous year or the full cost of the board, including the cost of support and administrative services provided by other agencies, whichever is greater.]

31 Nursing Home Administrators; License Fee Established. Amend the introductory paragraph of RSA 151-A:5 to read as follows:

151-A:5 Qualifications for Admission to Examination. The board shall admit to examination for licensure as a nursing home administrator any candidate who pays a [reasonable] $300 licensing fee [as established by the board] and submits evidence of good moral character and suitability prescribed by the board and evidence that the candidate is at least 21 years old and has completed preliminary education satisfactory to the board; provided:

32 Nursing Home Administrators; Registration Renewal Fee Established. Amend RSA 151-A:8, II to read as follows:

II. Upon making an application for a new certificate of registration such individual shall pay a [reasonable] $300 biennial registration renewal fee [as established by the board].

33 Optometrists; Fees. Amend RSA 327:5-a to read as follows:

327:5-a Fees. The board shall establish fees for [application for licensure, renewal, and] license reinstatement[,] and for transcribing and transferring records and other services. [The fees established by the board shall be sufficient to produce estimated revenues equal to 125 percent of the direct operating expenses of the board for the previous fiscal year.]

34 Optometrists; License Fee Established. Amend RSA 327:6 to read as follows:

327:6 Licenses; Qualifications. No person, except as otherwise provided in this chapter, shall practice optometry without a license. The board shall not issue a license to any applicant until the person has passed an examination approved by the board, and has presented satisfactory evidence in the form of affidavits properly sworn to, that the person is over 18 years of age and of good moral character, has completed a minimum of 2 years at a college of arts and sciences and has graduated from a school or college of optometry approved by the board, maintaining a minimum of 4 years in optometric training. Persons who submit an application which demonstrates that they meet the eligibility requirements of this chapter and any rules adopted by the board pursuant to RSA 541-A, and pay the $150 licensing fee, shall be licensed by the board.

35 Optometrists; License Renewal Fee Established. Amend RSA 327:13, I to read as follows:

I. All licenses issued under this chapter shall automatically expire on July 1 of each year, unless an application for renewal of the license is received by the board on or before that date along with the $150 license renewal fee.

36 Optometrists; Rulemaking Authority. Amend RSA 327:31, VI to read as follows:

VI. The establishment of [all] fees [required under this chapter] for license reinstatement, and for transcribing and transferring records and other services;

37 Podiatrists; Rulemaking Authority. Amend RSA 315:4, VII to read as follows:

VII. The establishment of [all] fees [required under this chapter] for license reinstatement and for transcribing and transferring records and other services;

38 Podiatrists; License Fee Established. Amend RSA 315:8, I to read as follows:

I. The board shall issue a license to applicants who have submitted a complete application, paid a $150 license fee, achieved a satisfactory examination score, and satisfied all other criteria of competence and professional character required by this chapter.

39 Podiatrists; Renewal Fee Established. Amend RSA 315:11, I to read as follows:

I. Every person licensed to practice under this chapter shall apply to the board on [a biennial] an annual basis for renewal of license on forms provided by the board and shall pay a $150 renewal fee [as established in rules of the board]. As a condition of renewal of license, each licensee shall show proof of having completed the continuing education units as required in rules adopted by the board.

40 Podiatrists; Fees. Amend RSA 315:15 to read as follows:

315:15 Fees. The board shall establish fees for [license applications and for renewal of licenses to practice podiatry and for] transcribing and transferring records and other services. [The fees established by the board shall be sufficient to produce estimated revenues equal to 125 percent of the direct operating expenses of the board for the previous fiscal year.]

41 Reflexologists; Rulemaking Authority. Amend RSA 328-H:5, VIII(a) to read as follows:

(a) [License application fees,] Late fees[, renewal fees,] and reinstated license fees.

42 Reflexologists; License Fee Established. Amend RSA 328-H:8, I(c) to read as follows:

(c) Makes payment of [fees required in rules adopted by the department] the $110 license fee;

43 Reflexologists; Renewal Fee Established. Amend RSA 328-H:9, II to read as follows:

II. All licenses issued pursuant to this chapter shall expire 2 years after the date of issuance. License renewals shall be granted upon approval by the department of the renewal application and submission of the required $110 renewal fee.

44 Body Art; License Required. Amend RSA 314-A:2, II to read as follows:

II. [Licenses issued by the commissioner shall be valid for one year from the date of issue.] The fee for an initial license and a renewal license shall be $55. The license shall be valid for one year from the date of issuance.

45 Psychologists Board; Fees Established. Amend RSA 329-B:12 to read as follows:

329-B:12 Establishment of Fees; Continued Responsibility of Board of Mental Health Practice.

I. The fee for an initial license and for a renewal license shall be $300. The license shall be valid for 2 years from the date of issuance.

II. The board of mental health practice, pursuant to RSA 330-A:12, II, shall continue to establish fees applicable to psychologists for review of applicants; [licensure; renewal of license;] reinstatement of license; inactive license status; reactivation of an inactive license; examination of applicants; transcribing and transferring records; and other services, including investigations and hearings conducted under this chapter.

46 Chiropractor License. Amend RSA 316-A:14 to read as follows:

316-A:14 Licenses and Certificates. Each applicant who qualifies and who attains a minimum grade of 70 percent upon the examination given under RSA 316-A:13, I shall receive a license from the board as a chiropractor permitted to practice in New Hampshire. The fee for an initial license and for a license renewal shall be $300. The license shall be valid for 2 years from the date of issuance.

47 Renewals. Amend 316-A:20 to read as follows:

316-A:20 Renewal. Any person holding a chiropractor's license may have the same renewed upon application and payment of the $300 renewal fee [established by the board]. Each applicant shall submit satisfactory evidence that the applicant has completed at least 20 hours of continuing education approved by or conducted by the International Chiropractors Association, or the American Chiropractic Association, or the New Hampshire board of chiropractic examiners, or any state-chartered chiropractic school or college, within one year prior to the date of renewal. In the event of failure to comply with the provisions of this section, the applicant shall appear before the board to show cause why the license should not be suspended.

48 Ophthalmic Dispensers. Amend RSA 327-A:7 to read as follows:

327-A:7 Application and Registration Fees. Every application for a certificate of registration for ophthalmic dispensing shall be accompanied by a non-refundable registration fee of $[100] 110. Upon approval of the application by the commissioner, the applicant shall be issued a certificate of registration for ophthalmic dispensing to be valid for 2 years. The fee for renewal of any certificate of registration shall be $[100] 110.

49 Office of Professional Licensing. Amend RSA 126-A:10-a to read as follows:

126-A:10-a [Administrative Support; Professional Regulatory Boards] Office of Professional Licensing.

I. For any professional regulatory boards and advisory councils or committees which are under the supervision and control of the department, [and] for any boards or councils which are administratively attached under RSA 21-G:10 to the department and are designated as subject to the provisions of this section, and for any profession or occupation licensed by the department, the commissioner [may] shall establish an office of professional licensing to consolidate the following functions in order to provide efficiency and coordination of the administrative support of professional regulatory boards:

(a) Location of office space and meeting space.

(b) Provision of staff for administrative support functions.

(c) Mailing and processing services.

(d) Automated licensing and regulatory compliance system administration and support.

(e) Procurement of supplies.

I-a.(a) The office of professional licensing shall assess an annual license and renewal fee of either $55 or $150, or a biennial license and renewal fee of $110 or $300, for each professional regulatory board, council, or profession subject to the provisions of this section. This subparagraph shall not apply to the board of dental examiners under RSA 317-A; the office of licensed allied health professionals under RSA 328-F; or the board of mental health practice under RSA 330-A.

(b) If the license and renewal fee for a new professional category is not established in statute, the relevant board shall recommend the appropriate fee level to the commissioner. The total of all license and renewal fees from the professions identified in paragraph IV, excluding the boards in subparagraphs IV(e), (k), and (n), shall be sufficient to produce estimated revenues equal to 125 percent of the direct operating expenses for the board for the previous fiscal year.

II. Department costs for the services provided under this section shall be reimbursed by the boards and councils with such costs allocated equitably amongst the respective boards and councils, as determined by the commissioner.

III. Nothing in this section shall affect the authority of professional regulatory boards and councils administratively attached to the department from exercising the powers, duties, functions, and responsibilities granted by statute.

IV. The following regulatory boards and councils shall be subject to the provisions of this section:

(a) The board of hearing care providers under RSA 137-F:3.

(b) The board of examiners of nursing home administrators under RSA 151-A.

(c) The board of podiatry under RSA 315.

(d) The board of chiropractors examiners under RSA 316-A.

(e) The board of dental examiners under RSA 317-A.

(f) The board of registration of funeral directors and embalmers under RSA 325.

(g) The midwifery council under RSA 326-D.

(h) The board of licensed dietitians under RSA 326-H.

(i) The board of registration in optometry under RSA 327.

(j) The naturopathic board of examiners under RSA 328-E.

(k) The office of licensed allied health professionals under RSA 328-F.

(l) The board of acupuncture licensing under RSA 328-G.

(m) The board of psychologists under RSA 329-B.

(n) The board of mental health practice under RSA 330-A.

(o) The board of licensing for alcohol and other drug use professionals under RSA 330-C.

V. The following professions, licensed by the department of health and human services, shall be subject to the provisions of this section:

(a) Electrologists under RSA 314.

(b) Body art practitioners under RSA 314-A.

(c) Ophthalmic dispensers under RSA 327-A.

(d) Reflexology, structural integrators, and Asian bodywork therapists under RSA 328-H.

(e) Massage therapists under RSA 328-B.

50 Home Health Care Providers. RSA 151:5, XI is repealed and reenacted to read as follows:

XI. Home health care providers:

(a) Registered individuals; $25.

(b) Agencies; $250.

51 Repeal. The following are repealed:

I. RSA 137-F:3, VI, relative to appropriations to the hearing care providers board.

II. RSA 328-B:4, VII(a), relative to rulemaking authority for massage license application fees.

III. RSA 327-A:12, III, relative to fees for ophthalmic dispensers established by rule.

52 Effective Date. This act shall take effect July 1, 2014.

LBAO

13-0291

Amended 05/01/14

HB 654-FN FISCAL NOTE

AN ACT relative to licensure and renewal fees.

FISCAL IMPACT:

      The New Hampshire Department of Health and Human Services states this bill, as amended by the House (Amendment #2013-2391h), would increase state revenue by indeterminable amounts in FY 2015 and each year thereafter. There will be no fiscal impact on state, county and local expenditures, or county and local revenue.

METHODOLOGY:

    The Department of Health and Human Services, Office of Improvement and Integrity, which provides support to the boards administratively attached to the Department, states this bill establishes licensure and renewal fees in statute instead of by administrative rule. The Department compared the budgeted revenue projections for the FY 2014-2015 biennium with the an estimate of the revenue generated by fees proposed in the bill on a biennial basis:

    ?

    Current Fees

    Proposed Fees

    ?

    Board

    FY 2014-15

    FY 2014-15

    Biennial Difference

    Acupuncture

    $12,500

    $16,830

    ($12,670)

    Alcohol & Drug Counselors

    $50,000

    $53,520

    ($46,480)

    Dietitians

    $36,800

    $62,700

    $10,400

    Electrologists

    $3,200

    $9,130

    $2,730

    Funeral Directors

    $40,000

    $66,200

    ($13,800)

    Hearing Care Providers

    $19,000

    $62,100

    $11,100

    Massage Therapists

    $105,000

    $269,500

    $54,500

    Midwifery

    $2,200

    $2,970

    ($430)

    Naturopathic Examiners

    $15,500

    $29,400

    ($100)

    Nursing Home Administrators

    $32,000

    $63,000

    ($1,000)

    Optometry

    $40,000

    $88,350

    $8,350

    Podiatry

    $15,000

    $32,700

    $2,700

    Reflexology

    $750

    $4,400

    $2,150

    Body Art*

    0

    $38,610

    $38,610

    Psychologists

    $38,280

    $185,700

    $109,140

    Chiropractors

    $165,500

    $140,100

    ($36,400)

    Ophthalmic Dispensers

    $56,100

    $60,720

    $4,620

    Totals:

    $1,052,510

    $1,185,930

    $133,420

*The Department indicates there is no separate budget for body art practitioners.

The Department assumes there would be no fiscal impact on expenditures as appropriation levels would continue to be established through the budget process.

The Office of Legislative Budget Assistant states this legislation would also impact the Boxing and Wrestling Commission. The Commission has not provided information regarding the fiscal impact of the bill.