Bill > H0074

This bill amends and adds to existing Idaho law to provide the following key provisions: 1. Excludes the Idaho State Bar Board of Commissioners and the Idaho Supreme Court from the definition of "licensing authority" for the purposes of the law, meaning these entities are not subject to the universal licensure and work recognition requirements. 2. Prohibits licensing authorities from establishing additional methods of demonstrating competency beyond the standard licensing process requirements in order to qualify for universal licensure. 3. Allows licensing authorities to issue conditional licenses for one year to applicants with prior criminal convictions, based on an evaluation of relevant factors, rather than outright denying licensure. 4. Establishes a process for "universal work recognition" that allows individuals with at least 4 years of work experience in another state or the military (where a license was not required) to obtain a license in Idaho without having to meet additional competency requirements beyond the standard licensing process. The bill aims to streamline occupational licensing and provide more opportunities for individuals to obtain licensure, particularly for those with out-of-state experience or prior criminal convictions, while still maintaining standards of competency. The emergency clause indicates the bill is intended to take effect on July 1, 2023.

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https://legislature.idaho.gov/sessioninfo/2023/legislation/H0074/