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ID H0512
ID H0512Amends existing law to provide for the Idaho Board of Licensure of Professional Engineers and Professional Land Surveyors to determine and administer an appropriate open book jurisprudence exam for the licensing of surveyors.
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Introduced
01/22/2026
01/22/2026
In Committee
02/20/2026
02/20/2026
Crossed Over
02/09/2026
02/09/2026
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
RELATING TO ENGINEERS AND SURVEYORS; AMENDING SECTION 54-1208, IDAHO CODE, TO PROVIDE FOR THE BOARD TO DETERMINE AND ADMINISTER AN APPROPRIATE OPEN BOOK JURISPRUDENCE EXAM FOR THE LICENSING OF SURVEYORS; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
AI Summary
This bill amends existing Idaho law to grant the Idaho Board of Licensure of Professional Engineers and Professional Land Surveyors the authority to create and administer an appropriate "open book jurisprudence exam" for individuals seeking to become licensed surveyors. An "open book jurisprudence exam" means that applicants can refer to reference materials, such as laws and regulations, while taking the test, and "jurisprudence" refers to the knowledge of laws and legal principles related to the profession. This change is intended to update the licensing process for surveyors in Idaho and is declared an emergency, meaning it will take effect immediately on July 1, 2026.
Committee Categories
Business and Industry
Sponsors (2)
Other Sponsors (1)
Business Committee (House)
Last Action
Third Reading Calendar (11:00:00 3/3/2026 Senate Floor) (on 03/03/2026)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
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| State Bill Page | https://legislature.idaho.gov/sessioninfo/2026/legislation/H0512/ |
| BillText | https://legislature.idaho.gov/wp-content/uploads/sessioninfo/2026/legislation/H0512.pdf |
| Fiscal Note/Analysis - Statement of Purpose / Fiscal Note | https://legislature.idaho.gov/wp-content/uploads/sessioninfo/2026/legislation/H0512SOP.pdf |
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