Today, the Senate Commerce Committee advanced bipartisan legislation sponsored by Senator Robert Singer (R-30) that would help the Department of Community Affairs (DCA) address the State’s professional license application backlog.

“Ongoing service failures at the DCA have directly contributed to the immense backlog of licensing applications and renewals that are delaying professionals from entering or advancing in their careers,” said Sen. Singer. “By investing in additional staff, the DCA will be better equipped to meet the needs of our regulated professions while providing the necessary support our workforce deserves.”

Senator Singer’s bill, S-3051, would allocate necessary funding to the DCA to hire additional staff to alleviate the current backlog of professional license applications.

Bill Background:

• The bill would appropriate funding in fiscal years 2026, 2027, and 2028 to address the DCA’s current backlog, while ensuring ongoing funding to maintain quality of service going forward.
• Requires the DCA to produce an annual report detailing their use of appropriated funding and the effectiveness of processing license applications and renewals.