This bill amends various sections of the Idaho Code concerning occupational and professional licensing, focusing on the powers and duties of multiple licensing boards, including those for architects, engineers, and healthcare professionals. Key changes include the introduction of new provisions that clarify the responsibilities of these boards, such as conducting examinations, enforcing rules, and managing disciplinary actions. The bill also repeals outdated and redundant sections, streamlining the regulatory framework to enhance public welfare and operational efficiency. Notably, it establishes new disciplinary procedures, allowing for administrative penalties and the option for individuals to pay fines for minor violations instead of facing formal disciplinary actions.

Additionally, the bill addresses specific professions, such as nursing and veterinary medicine, by revising grounds for disciplinary actions and clarifying the processes for reporting and investigating misconduct. It introduces provisions for special hunting tags and permits, emphasizing wildlife management alongside professional licensing. The amendments aim to modernize the regulatory landscape in Idaho, ensuring that licensing standards are upheld and that the public is protected from unlicensed practices. Overall, the bill seeks to enhance regulatory clarity, accountability, and public safety across various professional sectors in the state.

Statutes affected:
Bill Text: 36-2107, 54-308, 54-707, 54-1208, 54-1223, 54-1413, 54-1509, 54-1728, 54-1806, 54-1806A, 54-2206, 54-2305, 54-2412, 54-2607, 54-2808, 54-2819, 54-2910, 54-3003, 54-3005, 54-3309, 54-4007, 54-4107, 54-4311, 54-5006, 54-5315, 54-5409, 54-5807, 55-1811, 55-1813, 39-4125, 54-223, 54-225, 54-610, 54-713, 54-925, 54-926, 54-933, 54-1009, 54-1127, 54-1220, 54-1416, 54-1512, 54-1513, 54-1524, 54-1815, 54-1915, 54-1918, 54-1920A, 54-2066, 54-2115A, 54-2116, 54-2120, 54-2220, 54-2221, 54-2311, 54-2414, 54-2608, 54-2920, 54-2924, 54-2925, 54-3113, 54-3114, 54-3216, 54-3321, 54-3322, 54-3323, 54-3409, 54-3716, 54-3720, 54-4108, 54-4117, 54-4118, 54-4514, 54-5013A, 54-5218, 54-5219, 54-5317, 36-408, 36-2116, 54-314, 54-712, 54-905, 54-906, 54-906A, 54-1129, 54-1212, 54-1222, 54-1502A, 54-1732, 54-1920, 54-2118, 54-2821, 54-3713, 54-4014, 54-4119, 54-4133, 54-4313, 54-4713, 55-1612, 55-1613
Engrossment 1: 36-2107, 54-308, 54-707, 54-1208, 54-1220, 54-1223, 54-1413, 54-1509, 54-1728, 54-1806, 54-1806A, 54-2206, 54-2305, 54-2412, 54-2607, 54-2808, 54-2819, 54-2910, 54-3003, 54-3005, 54-3309, 54-4007, 54-4107, 54-4311, 54-5006, 54-5315, 54-5409, 54-5807, 55-1811, 55-1813, 39-4125, 54-223, 54-225, 54-610, 54-713, 54-925, 54-926, 54-933, 54-1009, 54-1127, 54-1416, 54-1512, 54-1513, 54-1524, 54-1815, 54-1915, 54-1918, 54-1920A, 54-2066, 54-2115A, 54-2116, 54-2120, 54-2220, 54-2221, 54-2311, 54-2414, 54-2608, 54-2920, 54-2924, 54-2925, 54-3113, 54-3114, 54-3216, 54-3321, 54-3322, 54-3323, 54-3409, 54-3716, 54-3720, 54-4108, 54-4117, 54-4118, 54-4514, 54-5013A, 54-5218, 54-5219, 54-5317, 36-408, 36-2116, 54-314, 54-712, 54-905, 54-906, 54-906A, 54-1129, 54-1212, 54-1222, 54-1502A, 54-1732, 54-1920, 54-2118, 54-2821, 54-3713, 54-4014, 54-4119, 54-4133, 54-4313, 54-4713, 55-1612, 55-1613