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Brief hearing held on bill to add duplicate-license and technology fees; fiscal note lists $41,000
Summary
Committee heard neutral technical testimony on SB 2071, which would authorize a duplicate-license fee and a technology fee; Terry Efertz described licensing boards' software needs and cybersecurity concerns. The chair closed the hearing for now to seek additional information.
The Senate Industry and Business Committee heard testimony on Senate Bill 2071, a bill that would add provisions allowing a duplicate-license fee and a technology fee for boards under the chapter. The chair read a fiscal note that lists $41,000 in revenue associated with the changes.
Terry Efertz, who administers board operations for the addiction counselor examiners, said smaller licensing boards frequently lack a formal licensing software system and often rely on spreadsheets, which drives the need for a technology fee and creates cybersecurity concerns. "There's just not a lot of funds there that we're collecting off of licensees to support the expensive technology," Efertz said, offering to answer questions in a neutral capacity.
Committee members asked clarifying questions about the source of the technology fee and how duplicate-license charges would be structured. The chair noted there was no online testimony and no immediate proponents or opponents present to provide additional detail, and the committee closed the hearing to allow staff to obtain more information before further action.
What happens next: The committee will seek additional fiscal and procedural details before scheduling further action on SB 2071.
