Senate Bill 1296 Summary

• Replaces all references to the "Bureau of Occupational Licenses" with the "Division of Occupational and Professional Licenses" throughout Idaho Code chapters covering various professional licensing boards and occupations

• Applies to licensing provisions for accountants, architects, optometrists, morticians, podiatrists, psychologists, physical therapists, social workers, denturists, counselors, therapists, occupational therapists, shorthand reporters, geologists, drinking water/wastewater professionals, contractors, liquefied petroleum gas dealers, driving businesses, midwives, genetic counselors, barbers, and cosmetologists

• Also updates references to the division administrator role (formerly "bureau chief") in relevant sections governing professional licensing administration and discipline

• Establishes an effective date of July 1, 2022, with an emergency declaration to allow immediate implementation

• Includes a sunset provision that nullifies Sections 75 and 76 (relating to midwifery licensing fees) on July 1, 2024