REVISED
STATEMENT OF PURPOSE
RS30821 / H0528
The Department of Health and Welfare seeks to update Title 39, Chapter 35 - Idaho Certified Family Homes,
Idaho Code. This legislation was put on hold last year as the Governor explored a possible reorganization of
the Division of Licensing and Certification under the Division of Occupational and Professional Licenses. As
that contemplated reorganization has been tabled indefinitely, the Department is now resuming the statutory
changes to update, clarify, simplify, remove redundant or inconsistent language, enhance resident rights, and
give the Department more flexibility in executing its responsibility to provide regulatory oversight to certified
family homes in Idaho.
FISCAL NOTE
This legislation will have no impact on the State’s General Fund or any dedicated fund or federal fund because
these updates to statute do not include any additional service, regulatory requirement, or fees not already
existent. No fee amounts are changed by this legislation. Since 2019, these fees have averaged $821,588
annually in dedicated funds revenue. This projected yearly revenue remains unchanged unless the program
significantly grows or contracts (the number of certified family home providers statewide has plateaued in
recent years). The updates seek to align definitions and reflect the current environment. Substantive changes
to the statute have not been made since 2005.
Contact:
Representative Marco Adam Erickson
(208) 332-1000
Senator Melissa Wintrow
(208) 332-1000
DISCLAIMER: This statement of purpose and fiscal note are a mere attachment to this bill and prepared by a proponent
of the bill. It is neither intended as an expression of legislative intent nor intended for any use outside of the legislative
process, including judicial review (Joint Rule 18).
Statement of Purpose / Fiscal Note Bill SOP/FN REVISED: 02/14/2024, 3:18 PM


Statutes affected:
Bill Text: 39-3501, 39-3502, 39-3503, 55-307, 39-3504, 39-3505, 39-3506, 39-3507, 39-3508, 39-3509, 39-3511, 39-3512, 39-3513, 39-3516, 39-3519, 39-3520, 39-3521, 39-3522, 39-3523, 39-3524, 39-3525, 39-3526, 39-3527, 39-3528, 39-3554, 39-3556