Bill to centralize state credential and permit data moves forward after broad stakeholder support
Jan 23, 2026
House Bill 21-98 would create a statewide credential catalog and central repository, require published processing times and allow fee refunds when agencies miss published decision deadlines; the measure was presented as implementation of Executive Order 2503 and drew support from businesses, labor and agency staff.
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House Bill 21-98, presented as governor-request legislation to codify and extend Executive Order 2503 reforms, would require executive-branch agencies to compile all permits, licenses and credentials into a single statewide catalog and publish processing and decision timelines. The bill also provides authority for agencies to refund application fees when published decision times are missed and grants ORIA discretion to establish guidance and technical assistance.
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