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ID H0703

ID H0703
Amends, repeals, and adds to existing law to revise provisions regarding the Division of Occupational and Professional Licenses.


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Introduced
02/16/2026
In Committee
02/27/2026
Crossed Over
02/26/2026
Passed
Dead

Introduced Session

2026 Regular Session

Bill Summary

RELATING TO OCCUPATIONAL AND PROFESSIONAL LICENSING; AMENDING SECTION 36-2107, IDAHO CODE, TO REVISE PROVISIONS REGARDING THE POWERS AND DU- TIES OF THE OUTFITTERS AND GUIDES LICENSING BOARD; AMENDING SECTION 54-308, IDAHO CODE, TO REVISE PROVISIONS REGARDING THE POWERS OF THE BOARD OF ARCHITECTS AND LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTS; AMENDING SECTION 54-707, IDAHO CODE, TO REVISE PROVISIONS REGARDING THE POWERS AND DUTIES OF THE STATE BOARD OF CHIROPRACTIC PHYSICIANS; AMENDING SECTION 54-1208, IDAHO CODE, TO REVISE PROVISIONS REGARDING THE POWERS OF THE BOARD OF LICENSURE OF PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERS AND PROFESSIONAL LAND SURVEYORS; AMENDING SECTION 54-1223, IDAHO CODE, TO REVISE PROVISIONS REGARDING THE SAVING CLAUSE AND EXEMPTIONS; AMENDING SECTION 54-1413, IDAHO CODE, TO REVISE PROVISIONS REGARDING DISCIPLINARY ACTION; AMENDING SECTION 54-1509, IDAHO CODE, TO REVISE PROVISIONS REGARDING THE POWERS AND DU- TIES OF THE STATE BOARD OF OPTOMETRY; AMENDING SECTION 54-1728, IDAHO CODE, TO REVISE PROVISIONS REGARDING PENALTIES AND REINSTATEMENT IN- TERVALS; AMENDING SECTION 54-1806, IDAHO CODE, TO REVISE PROVISIONS REGARDING THE POWERS AND DUTIES OF THE STATE BOARD OF MEDICINE; AMENDING SECTION 54-1806A, IDAHO CODE, TO REVISE PROVISIONS REGARDING MEDICAL DISCIPLINARY ENFORCEMENT AND TO RENAME THE SECTION; AMENDING SECTION 54-2206, IDAHO CODE, TO REVISE PROVISIONS REGARDING THE POWERS AND DU- TIES OF THE PHYSICAL THERAPY LICENSURE BOARD; AMENDING SECTION 54-2305, IDAHO CODE, TO REVISE PROVISIONS REGARDING THE POWERS OF THE BOARD OF PSYCHOLOGIST EXAMINERS; AMENDING SECTION 54-2412, IDAHO CODE, TO RE- VISE PROVISIONS REGARDING THE POWERS OF THE STATE BOARD OF DRINKING WATER AND WASTEWATER PROFESSIONALS AND THE PROCEDURES FOR DISCIPLINARY PROCEEDINGS; AMENDING SECTION 54-2607, IDAHO CODE, TO REVISE PRO- VISIONS REGARDING THE POWERS AND DUTIES OF THE ADMINISTRATOR OF THE DIVISION OF OCCUPATIONAL AND PROFESSIONAL LICENSES; AMENDING SECTION 54-2808, IDAHO CODE, TO REVISE PROVISIONS REGARDING THE POWERS AND DU- TIES OF THE STATE BOARD OF REGISTRATION FOR PROFESSIONAL GEOLOGISTS; AMENDING SECTION 54-2819, IDAHO CODE, TO REVISE PROVISIONS REGARDING DISCIPLINE; AMENDING SECTION 54-2910, IDAHO CODE, TO REVISE PROVISIONS REGARDING THE POWERS AND DUTIES OF THE SPEECH, HEARING AND COMMUNICA- TION SERVICES LICENSURE BOARD; AMENDING SECTION 54-3003, IDAHO CODE, TO REVISE PROVISIONS REGARDING THE BOARD OF ARCHITECTS AND LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTS; AMENDING SECTION 54-3005, IDAHO CODE, TO REVISE PROVISIONS REGARDING VIOLATIONS AND PENALTIES; AMENDING SECTION 54-3309, IDAHO CODE, TO REVISE PROVISIONS REGARDING THE POWERS AND DUTIES OF THE STATE BOARD OF DENTURITRY; AMENDING SECTION 54-4007, IDAHO CODE, TO REVISE PROVISIONS REGARDING THE POWERS AND DUTIES OF THE BOARD OF MASSAGE THER- APY; AMENDING SECTION 54-4107, IDAHO CODE, TO REVISE PROVISIONS REGARD- ING DISCIPLINARY PROCEEDINGS; AMENDING SECTION 54-4311, IDAHO CODE, TO REVISE PROVISIONS REGARDING LICENSE OR PERMIT SUSPENSION, REVOCATION, AND REFUSAL TO RENEW; AMENDING SECTION 54-5006, IDAHO CODE, TO REVISE PROVISIONS REGARDING THE ADMINISTRATOR OF THE DIVISION OF OCCUPATIONAL AND PROFESSIONAL LICENSES; AMENDING SECTION 54-5315, IDAHO CODE, TO REVISE PROVISIONS REGARDING DISCIPLINARY PROCEEDINGS OF THE IDAHO LIQ- UEFIED PETROLEUM GAS BOARD; AMENDING SECTION 54-5409, IDAHO CODE, TO REVISE PROVISIONS REGARDING INJUNCTIONS AND CIVIL PENALTIES; AMENDING SECTION 54-5807, IDAHO CODE, TO REVISE PROVISIONS REGARDING THE POWERS OF THE BAR

AI Summary

This bill amends, repeals, and adds to existing Idaho law to revise provisions concerning the Division of Occupational and Professional Licenses and various professional licensing boards. Key changes include updating the powers and duties of boards such as the Outfitters and Guides Licensing Board, the Board of Architects and Landscape Architects, the State Board of Chiropractic Physicians, and the State Board of Medicine, among others. It also modifies provisions related to disciplinary actions, penalties, and reinstatement intervals for various professions. Additionally, the bill introduces a new section to Chapter 26, Title 67, Idaho Code, consolidating powers for division proceedings against licenses, permits, certificates, or registrations, and repeals numerous outdated or redundant sections of existing law across various professional licensing chapters.

Committee Categories

Business and Industry

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Last Action

14th Order Calendar (10:30:00 3/12/2026 Senate Floor) (on 03/12/2026)

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