LEGISLATIVE SERVICES AGENCY
OFFICE OF FISCAL AND MANAGEMENT ANALYSIS
200 W. Washington St., Suite 301
Indianapolis, IN 46204
(317) 233-0696
iga.in.gov
FISCAL IMPACT STATEMENT
LS 6035 NOTE PREPARED: Nov 1, 2023
BILL NUMBER: SB 34 BILL AMENDED:
SUBJECT: Occupational Licensing.
FIRST AUTHOR: Sen. Rogers BILL STATUS: As Introduced
FIRST SPONSOR:
FUNDS AFFECTED:XGENERAL IMPACT: State
DEDICATED
FEDERAL
Summary of Legislation: The bill requires the Professional Licensing Agency (PLA) to study occupational
licensing laws enacted in other states and contact representatives of each of the occupations regulated by the
agency for certain recommendations. The bill requires the PLA to submit a report with findings and
recommendations to the General Assembly not later than October 31, 2024. (The introduced version of this
bill was prepared by the Interim Study Committee on Employment and Labor.)
Effective Date: Upon passage.
Explanation of State Expenditures: The PLA would need an additional attorney and legal assistant in order
to accomplish the bill’s requirements. Salary and fringe benefits for the additional positions would total
$138,000. The PLA would likely be able to fund these positions within their current FY 2025 budget.
Explanation of State Revenues:
Explanation of Local Expenditures:
Explanation of Local Revenues:
State Agencies Affected: Professional Licensing Agency.
Local Agencies Affected:
Information Sources: Doug Boyle, Director of Legislative Affairs and Communications, Professional
SB 34 1 Licensing Agency.
Fiscal Analyst: Chris Baker, 317-232-9851.
SB 34 2