This bill amends several sections of the Idaho Code concerning the Division of Occupational and Professional Licenses, updating the responsibilities of the division administrator and introducing new financial reporting requirements. Key provisions include the establishment of quarterly financial reports for each board and commission, along with a year-end report on cash balances to be submitted to the legislative services office. The bill also revises licensing fees for various professions, such as increasing the maximum fees for examination and license renewals for the State Board of Accountancy and the State Board of Chiropractic Physicians. Additionally, it changes the licensing term from biennial to annual for certain licenses under the State Athletic Commission and introduces a fee holiday for specific board fees.

Furthermore, the bill modifies the application process and fees for outfitter, designated agent, and guide licenses, establishing a one-time application fee structure with maximum fees set at $400 for outfitters, $50 for designated agents, and $20 for guides. Significant deletions from current law include the removal of provisions requiring the board to establish rules for refunding unused application fees and various processing fees related to expedited or electronic applications. The bill aims to streamline the licensing process, enhance regulatory oversight, and ensure that licensed professionals adhere to established standards of care and ethics, with most provisions set to take effect on July 1, 2025, and specific sections 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