Establish a contingent litigation fund for occupational licensing boards and programs

HB 227 establishes a contingent litigation fund to help smaller occupational licensing boards and programs cover significant legal costs. This fund is specifically for expenses over $15,000 related to disciplinary actions against licensees, benefiting boards with an average annual revenue of $200,000 or less. It is funded by an annual fee, capped at $25 per licensee, collected as part of license applications or renewals. The fee collection pauses if the fund balance reaches $300,000.