Bill > HB5498

This bill requires state agencies that issue permits, which are defined as any license, certificate, approval, registration, or similar permission needed by law or agency rule, to organize these permits by industry. For each industry category, the agency must designate a specific employee to manage the process of issuing those permits, making that industry the employee's primary responsibility, though they can still help with other areas. Importantly, agencies are prohibited from hiring any new full-time employees solely for the purpose of managing or assisting with permit issuance.