The bill amends various sections of the Idaho Code concerning the Division of Occupational and Professional Licenses, revising the responsibilities of the division administrator and instituting new financial reporting requirements. It mandates quarterly financial reports on revenues and expenditures for each board and commission, along with a year-end report on cash balances. Additionally, the division is required to present plans to the legislature for managing fund balances that exceed or fall below specified thresholds. The bill also updates licensing fees and terms for different professional boards, including a transition from biennial to annual licenses for certain entities and the introduction of a fee holiday for specific board fees.

Moreover, the bill modifies licensing and regulatory standards for various professions, including chiropractic and social work, by establishing new fee structures and clarifying the licensing process. It sets maximum renewal and application fees for nursing home administrators and social work licensure, while ensuring that all fees collected are nonrefundable and deposited into the occupational licenses fund. The bill enhances the powers of relevant boards to set fees and enforce compliance with licensing standards, streamlining the licensing process and improving regulatory oversight. It also introduces a one-time application fee structure for outfitter, designated agent, and guide licenses, while removing provisions related to refunding unused application fees. Certain sections of the bill will take effect immediately on July 1, 2025, while others will be effective on July 1, 2028.

Statutes affected:
Bill Text: 67-2604, 67-2608, 54-212, 54-416, 54-707A, 54-712, 54-1115, 54-1604, 54-2407, 54-2408, 54-3209, 54-3415, 54-5505, 54-5607, 54-5822, 36-2108