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A 4492

Requires new teachers to have completed training for evidence-based reading instruction

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Josh Jensen

State agencies must catalog permits/licenses, the Governor sets processing times, and must refund a completed-application fee if time benchmarks are missed; effective in 90 days.

REFERRED TO EDUCATION
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Bill Summary · A 4492

Summary of Assembly Bill A 4492

Overview and intent

A 4492 establishes a fee refund program for businesses applying for state permits, licenses, or certifications and requires state entities to create catalogs of the permits, licenses, and certifications they issue. The Governor’s office would review these catalogs to set recommended processing times for each type of permit, license, or certification. If a state entity processes an application beyond the recommended time (after receipt of a completed application), the entity must refund the application fee to the extent permitted by law. The bill defines “state entity” to include any state department, agency, board, commission, corporation, or authority. The act takes effect 90 days after enactment.

Note: The bill’s title in the provided information references a different subject (teacher training in evidence-based reading instruction). The content below reflects the actual provisions described in the document content.

Key provisions

  • Catalog requirement: Each state entity that issues permits, licenses, or certifications must compile a catalog describing:
    • The type of permit/license/certification, its term, and legal authority.
    • How applications are received (and when that method was last updated).
    • The governing timeframes for processing applications.
    • The application fee and the authority for that fee.
    • The entity’s analysis and recommendation of the appropriate processing time after a complete submission.
    • Other relevant information as requested.
  • Governor’s role: After receiving catalogs and related information, the Governor’s office will establish recommended processing times for the various permit-related actions.
  • Fee refunds: If a state entity exceeds the recommended processing time after receiving a completed application, it must refund the application fee to the extent permitted by law. The refund does not affect the disposition of the underlying application.
  • Definitions: “State entity” includes state departments/agencies, boards/commissions, and state-owned corporations or authorities.
  • Effective date: 90 days after enactment.

Affected parties

  • State agencies, boards, commissions, corporations, and authorities that issue permits, licenses, or certifications.
  • Businesses and individuals applying for these state-issued authorizations, who may be eligible for fee refunds if processing times exceed established benchmarks.

Legislative history and status

  • Introduced: June 6, 2024. Referred to the Assembly State and Local Government Committee, later transferred to the Assembly Commerce, Economic Development and Agriculture Committee, and subsequently referred to Education.
  • As of March 20, 2025, the Assembly Commerce, Economic Development and Agriculture Committee reported favorably Assembly Bill No. 4492.
  • Sponsor: Josh Jensen (primary).
  • Related/companion measures: S 2642 (companion), A 8316 (prior session).

Potential implications and considerations

  • Administrative burden on state entities to compile catalogs and provide data for the Governor’s review.
  • Establishment of formal processing-time benchmarks may affect agency workload, budgeting, and customer service expectations.
  • The refund mechanism could motivate agencies to improve processing times but may raise questions about how refunds are funded and whether refunds could impact service delivery.
  • The extent of refunds “to the extent permitted by law” suggests potential legal or fiscal constraints.

Next steps

  • If enacted, the 90-day countdown for effective implementation would begin, and agencies would begin compiling catalogs and working with the Governor to establish processing-time benchmarks.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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