Orrin Duffin — Orrin Duffin was invited to present the temporary rule, introduced himself as the Program Director for the Health Professions Bureau within the Division of Occupational and Professional Licenses, then returned later on the same docket to identify himself again and explain that he was appearing on behalf of Idaho Midwifery/Board of Nursing to present docket 24-2601-2501 and ask the committee to approve the pending rules as final.
Orrin Duffin — Orrin Duffin, a program director with the Division of Occupational and Professional Licenses, introduced himself and presented the Board of Dentistry’s pending rules, asking the committee to approve them as final.
Orrin Duffin — Orrin Duffin presented the Physical Therapy Licensure Board docket and walked the committee through the rationale for the proposed rule. He explained that physical therapy licensure fees in Idaho have fallen over time, from $65 in 2007 to $25, while the board has reduced costs through measures such as less travel, reduced staff time, and consolidation within DOPL. He noted a decline in licensed physical therapists and assistants, and said the proposed rule would raise initial and renewal fees from $25 to $40, which would still keep Idaho among the lower-fee states compared with other licensed professions. He also described the benefits of the online licensure system, including same-day processing, and concluded by asking the committee to approve the pending rule as final.
Mr. Duffin — The question was directed to Duffin.
Mr. Duffin — Began responding to the question about merger effects on fees and balances.
Mr. Duffin — Returned to present the same docket as a pending rule for final approval.
Mr. Duffin — Introduced the next docket after the vote.
Mr. Duffin — Presented the pending rules as final and stood for questions.
Mr. Duffin — Responded that he could not say whether the reinstatement fee was discussed as dependent on circumstances.
Mr. Duffin — Explained that the $35 reinstatement fee was chosen to mirror Idaho Code 67-2614(9) and standardize fees across boards.
Mr. Duffin — The chair transitioned to the next docket and called Mr. Orrin Duffin.
Mr. Duffin — Asked the committee to approve the pending rule as final and stood for questions.
Mr. Duffin — Explains that fees were not changed during the interim period when the division was formed.
Mr. Duffin — Responds to the question about fee disparity and explains the historical fee alignment issue.
Josh Wheeler — Moved to extend temporary docket 24-2601-2501 to July 1, 2026.
Josh Wheeler — Representative Wheeler asked whether reinstatement fees should vary depending on the nurse’s status, specifically questioning if lapsed or emeritus nurses should be treated differently from disciplined or restricted nurses. He followed up by stating that those categories seem meaningfully different and suggested they perhaps should not be charged the same reinstatement fee.
Josh Wheeler — Asked why this docket uses 'not to exceed' instead of 'not more than' in the fee table.
Josh Wheeler — Voted nay.
Mr. Devin — The witness was addressed as 'Mr. Devin,' likely referring to Orrin Duffin.
Dori Healey — Moved to approve docket 24-2601-2501.
Dori Healey — Recognized as asking a question after Mr. Duffin’s presentation.
Dori Healey — Moved to extend temporary docket 24-3101-2501 to July 1, 2026.
Dori Healey — The earlier motion and question context continues.
Dori Healey — Moved to approve docket 24-3101-2501.
Dori Healey — Moved to extend temporary docket 24-3401-2501 to July 1, 2026.
Dori Healey — Said she would need to declare a rule 80 because she supports paying less money.
Dori Healey — Representative Healy moved to approve docket 24-1-3-1-2501 and was later called during the roll call vote on that motion.
Warren Duffin — Introduced the next docket, though the name may be a transcription error for Orrin Duffin.
Warren Duffin — Presented the Board of Dentistry docket and explained the board’s cash balance and fee rule changes.
Warren Duffin — Continued explaining the Board of Dentistry’s fee holiday and the need to reauthorize not-more-than language.
Warren Duffin — Reported that the rulemaking process had no comments or concerns and pointed to the rule text on page 451.
Warren Duffin — Explained why inactive status language was struck from the rule.
Warren Duffin — Explained that the struck language avoids duplicative fees and preserves an alternate pathway for nonpractice.
Warren Duffin — Asked the committee to approve the temporary rules and extend them until July 1, 2026.
Warren Duffin — Compared the Board of Denturity’s negative balance with the Board of Dentistry’s balance and said the merger impact would be negligible.
Warren Duffin — Said the board could potentially reduce denture licensure fees from $750 to under $100.
Warren Duffin — Presented the Idaho Board of Nursing docket and noted its fiscal standing matches the Board of Midwifery.
Warren Duffin — Explained the combined board’s cash balance and the purpose of adding not-more-than language.
Warren Duffin — Asked the committee to approve the temporary rules and extend them until July 1, 2026.
Warren Duffin / speaker — Explained that the division has projected the financial impact of maintaining fee reductions and possibly merging the Board of Denturity under dentistry.
Oren Duffin — Oren Duffin, a DOPL program director, presented Docket 24-601 on behalf of the Idaho Occupational Therapy Board and explained the need for a fee increase. He described the board’s financial position, noting a FY2025 cash balance of about $16,463 and projecting a negative balance by FY2028 if fees are not adjusted. He reviewed the board’s history of fee reductions since 2010, explained that expected efficiencies from moving under the division did not materialize, and noted one-time transition costs such as office relocation and the move to Oasis. Duffin also outlined cost-cutting efforts, including reduced personnel and travel expenses, and said the proposed fees would still remain comparable to neighboring states. He then introduced the proposed renewal fee increases, explained the not-to-exceed language, and asked the committee to approve the pending rule as final, offering to answer questions.
Megan Egbert — Representative Egbert moved to accept Docket 24-3401-2501, and was later identified as the member who made that motion.
Megan Egbert — Asked about whether cost savings could offset the need for a fee increase.
Megan Egbert — Asked whether other departments have become solvent without a fee increase.
Megan Egbert — Continued questioning about solvency and fee increases.
Megan Egbert — Asked how many complaints the board received in the last year.
Megan Egbert — Asked what happens if one chamber approves the docket and the other rejects it.
Megan Egbert — Asked a question about the board's financial status and then moved to approve the docket.
Megan Egbert — Representative Egbert was called during the roll call vote and then recorded as voting nay.
Mr. Warren / Mr. Duffin — The question was directed to Mr. Warren, referring to the witness from DOPL.