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ID H0009
ID H0009Amends, repeals, and adds to existing law to revise the procedures for the conducting of contested cases.
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Introduced
01/14/2025
01/14/2025
In Committee
03/13/2025
03/13/2025
Crossed Over
03/07/2025
03/07/2025
Passed
03/24/2025
03/24/2025
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
03/25/2025
03/25/2025
Introduced Session
2025 Regular Session
Bill Summary
RELATING TO THE IDAHO ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURE ACT; AMENDING SECTION 39-107, IDAHO CODE, TO REVISE A PROVISION REGARDING CONTESTED CASE RULES AND TO MAKE TECHNICAL CORRECTIONS; AMENDING SECTION 54-314, IDAHO CODE, TO REVISE A PROVISION REGARDING PROCEDURES FOR DISCIPLINARY PROCEEDINGS AND TO MAKE TECHNICAL CORRECTIONS; AMENDING SECTION 54-2412, IDAHO CODE, TO REVISE A PROVISION REGARDING PROCEDURES FOR DISCIPLINARY PROCEEDINGS AND TO MAKE TECHNICAL CORRECTIONS; AMENDING SECTION 54-2819, IDAHO CODE, TO REVISE A PROVISION REGARDING PROCE- DURES FOR DISCIPLINARY PROCEEDINGS AND TO MAKE TECHNICAL CORRECTIONS; AMENDING SECTION 54-5315, IDAHO CODE, TO REVISE A PROVISION REGARDING PROCEDURES FOR DISCIPLINARY PROCEEDINGS AND TO MAKE TECHNICAL CORREC- TIONS; AMENDING SECTION 67-5201, IDAHO CODE, TO REVISE DEFINITIONS, TO DEFINE TERMS, AND TO MAKE TECHNICAL CORRECTIONS; AMENDING SECTION 67-5206, IDAHO CODE, TO REVISE A PROVISION REGARDING PROMULGATION OF RULES IMPLEMENTING THE ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURE ACT, TO PROVIDE FOR RULEMAKING AUTHORITY, AND TO MAKE A TECHNICAL CORRECTION; AMENDING SEC- TION 67-5232, IDAHO CODE, TO REVISE A PROVISION REGARDING DECLARATORY RULINGS BY AGENCIES AND TO PROVIDE THAT AN AGENCY SHALL INDEX ALL CUR- RENTLY EFFECTIVE DECLARATORY ORDERS; REPEALING SECTION 67-5241, IDAHO CODE, RELATING TO INFORMAL DISPOSITION; AMENDING CHAPTER 52, TITLE 67, IDAHO CODE, BY THE ADDITION OF A NEW SECTION 67-5241, IDAHO CODE, TO ES- TABLISH PROVISIONS REGARDING INFORMAL DISPOSITION OF A CONTESTED CASE; AMENDING SECTION 67-5242, IDAHO CODE, TO REVISE PROVISIONS REGARDING PROCEDURE AT A CONTESTED CASE HEARING, TO REMOVE PROVISIONS REGARDING PROCEDURE AT A CONTESTED CASE HEARING, AND TO MAKE TECHNICAL CORREC- TIONS; AMENDING CHAPTER 52, TITLE 67, IDAHO CODE, BY THE ADDITION OF A NEW SECTION 67-5242A, IDAHO CODE, TO ESTABLISH PROVISIONS REGARDING A DEFAULTING PARTY AND A DEFAULT ORDER; AMENDING SECTION 67-5244, IDAHO CODE, TO REVISE A PROVISION REGARDING A REVIEW OF RECOMMENDED ORDERS; AMENDING SECTION 67-5245, IDAHO CODE, TO REVISE A PROVISION REGARD- ING A REVIEW OF PRELIMINARY ORDERS AND TO MAKE TECHNICAL CORRECTIONS; AMENDING SECTION 67-5247, IDAHO CODE, TO PROVIDE FOR HOW LONG AN EMER- GENCY ORDER SHALL
AI Summary
This bill amends multiple sections of Idaho Code to revise procedures for conducting contested cases (administrative hearings) across various state agencies. The bill makes comprehensive changes to administrative law, including updating definitions, clarifying rules for hearings, and establishing new procedures for informal case resolution and default judgments. Key provisions include creating a more structured process for administrative hearings, defining the roles and responsibilities of administrative law judges, and establishing clearer guidelines for how agencies handle contested cases. The bill also introduces new requirements for indexing agency orders and guidance documents, mandates that such documents be posted online, and provides more detailed rules about evidence, official notice, and presiding officer disqualification. Significantly, the bill changes terminology from "hearing officer" to "administrative law judge" and sets more specific standards for their appointment, qualifications, and conduct. The changes aim to standardize and improve the administrative hearing process across Idaho state agencies, with the modifications becoming effective on July 1, 2025.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (0)
No sponsors listed
Other Sponsors (1)
Judiciary, Rules and Administration Committee (House)
Last Action
Reported Signed by Governor on March 24, 2025 Session Law Chapter 151 Effective: 07/01/2025 (on 03/25/2025)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://legislature.idaho.gov/sessioninfo/2025/legislation/H0009/ |
| BillText | https://legislature.idaho.gov/wp-content/uploads/sessioninfo/2025/legislation/H0009E1.pdf |
| Amendment H0009A1 | https://legislature.idaho.gov/wp-content/uploads/sessioninfo/2025/legislation/H0009A1.pdf |
| BillText | https://legislature.idaho.gov/wp-content/uploads/sessioninfo/2025/legislation/H0009.pdf |
| Fiscal Note/Analysis - Statement of Purpose / Fiscal Note | https://legislature.idaho.gov/wp-content/uploads/sessioninfo/2025/legislation/H0009SOP.pdf |
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