This bill amends various sections of the Idaho Code to enhance the regulatory framework for professional licensing across multiple fields, including architecture, nursing, optometry, and veterinary medicine. Key changes involve the clarification of the powers and duties of licensing boards, such as the authority to enforce regulations, conduct investigations, and manage disciplinary actions. The bill introduces new provisions requiring continuing education for certain professions and streamlines the processes for hearings and compliance enforcement. Additionally, it repeals outdated and redundant sections of the law, simplifying the legal framework governing professional licensing in Idaho.

Significant amendments include the establishment of a "Committee on Professional Discipline" under the Board of Medicine to investigate professional misconduct, the introduction of penalties for practicing without a valid license, and the reorganization of disciplinary action criteria for various licensed professions. The bill also emphasizes the importance of public safety and professional accountability by outlining specific grounds for disciplinary actions and enhancing the enforcement mechanisms available to licensing boards. Overall, the bill aims to modernize the regulatory landscape for professional licensing in Idaho, ensuring that licensed professionals adhere to ethical standards and maintain public trust.

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