CT SB00135

Reduces numerous occupational license, certification, permit, and registration fees to a maximum of $100 per year, effective July 1, 2023, affecting professions including accountants, architects, engineers, real estate agents, electricians, pharmacists, and many others.

Requires the Commissioner of Consumer Protection to adopt regulations by July 1, 2024, ensuring no licensing fee exceeds $100 per license, certification, permit, or registration year, with an exemption for licenses under title 30 (motor vehicles).

Changes professional services fee classifications to lower categories (e.g., from "class F" to "class B") for architect licenses and similar professions to reflect reduced fees.

Applies to both initial issuance fees and annual renewal fees across dozens of regulated occupations and professions.

Exempts title 30 licenses (relating to motor vehicles and related services) from the $100 maximum fee cap.