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ID H0512

Bill

Status

Passed

3/12/2026

Primary Sponsor

Business Committee

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Origin

House of Representatives

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Amends Idaho Code Section 54-1208 to require the Board of Licensure of Professional Engineers and Professional Land Surveyors to determine and administer an open book jurisprudence exam for surveyor licensing

  • Creates an exception to Section 67-9409, Idaho Code, allowing the board to develop its own jurisprudence exam rather than using a standardized examination

  • Retains existing board powers including adopting administrative rules, setting continuing education requirements (maximum 16 hours annually per profession), subpoenaing witnesses, and seeking injunctive relief for violations

  • Declares an emergency and sets an effective date of July 1, 2026

Legislative Description

Amends 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.

ENGINEERS AND SURVEYORS

Last Action

Reported Signed by Governor on March 11, 2026 Session Law Chapter 18 Effective: 07/01/2026

3/12/2026

Committee Referrals

Commerce and Human Resources2/10/2026
Business1/23/2026

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