Melissa Wintrow — Ms. Boyer is again the witness being addressed.
Melissa Wintrow — The witness is addressed as Mr./Ms. Boyer while answering the licensee-count question.
Melissa Wintrow — A second is attributed to Senator Wintrow.
Melissa Wintrow — Called during roll call vote.
Melissa Wintrow — Ms. Boyer is thanked as the prior witness before moving to the next docket.
Melissa Wintrow — Melissa Wintrow repeatedly questioned Mr. Price about the proposed fee increase and docket, asking what would happen if it were not approved, why solvency matters, how the fees are used to maintain the practice, and what the negative consequences would be. She then summarized her understanding that the increase is modest and paired with other cost-cutting and consolidation efforts to improve efficiency, asking Mr. Price to confirm.
Melissa Wintrow — Opened questioning of Mr. Duffin after the presentation.
Melissa Wintrow — Asked a general question about DOPL fee increases and how cash balances are managed.
Melissa Wintrow — Continued asking how DOPL manages cash-balance requirements for licensing boards.
Melissa Wintrow — Described her understanding that fees support license maintenance, complaint review, and board representation.
Melissa Wintrow — Continued questioning about fee differences across professions.
Melissa Wintrow — Asked why fees vary by profession and whether they depend on board size, applicant history, or discipline.
Melissa Wintrow — Addressed as Senator.
Melissa Wintrow — Addressed as Senator.
Melissa Wintrow — Addressed as Senator.
Melissa Wintrow — Likely the senator being addressed in the thanks, though the transcript says 'Ms. Jopsky' in error.
Melissa Wintrow — Thanked for the explanation; docket 24-601-2501 is introduced for approval.
Melissa Wintrow — Moved to approve docket 24-601-2501.
Melissa Wintrow — Argued that delaying approval would hinder the profession and that broader reorganization can be addressed later.
Melissa Wintrow — Warned that failing to approve the rules could delay licensure and harm professionals.
Melissa Wintrow — Thanked in error as 'Senator Winchell'; the remarks continue the prior senator's concern about not approving the rules.
Melissa Wintrow — Voted aye in the roll call.
Melissa Wintrow — Asked Ms. Blair how she would feel if the committee did not approve the fee-increase rules.
Melissa Wintrow — Commented that licensure protects public safety, helps consumers, and provides accountability.
Melissa Wintrow — Said licensure helps the consumer and the profession.
Melissa Wintrow — Said she appreciated Senator Lenney’s point and that she would vote.
Melissa Wintrow — Said she would vote to hold the docket and emphasized the lack of a complaint process made it hard to know whether there were problems.
Melissa Wintrow — Raised concerns about verifying information in the age of AI and emphasized the safety importance of licensure for acupuncture.
Melissa Wintrow — Said licensure provides legitimacy, business value, and consumer trust.
Melissa Wintrow — Asked for the agency's history and how it has pursued efficiency and doing more with less.
Melissa Wintrow — Was addressed by the speaker in asking about agency efficiencies and cost savings.
Melissa Wintrow — Called during the roll call vote.
Camille Blaylock — Provides the second to the motion.
Camille Blaylock — Senator Camille Blaylock moves to approve docket 24-2601-2501 and clarifies that her motion also includes the temporary rule. The chair then acknowledges the motion as including the temporary rule.
Camille Blaylock — Camille Blaylock is noted as seconding the motion to adopt both the temporary and pending rule for Docket 24-3401-2501.
Camille Blaylock — Recorded as voting aye.
Camille Blaylock — Seconded the motion.
Camille Blaylock — Named in the roll call, but no vote recorded in this line.
Camille Blaylock — Asked Ms. Blair a question about the motivation for licensure.
Camille Blaylock — Asked why acupuncture licensure is sought and noted uncertainty about licensing in some states.
Camille Blaylock — Continued questioning about the acupuncture exam, noting she is not an acupuncturist and is relying on research.
Camille Blaylock — Referenced as having asked a related earlier question about licensing.
Camille Blaylock — Moved to hold the docket in committee for later consideration and requested more information.
Camille Blaylock — Her motion to hold the docket was recognized by the chair.
Camille Blaylock — Senator Blaylock is called during roll call, and the discussion then returns to her earlier motion to hold off and seek further information. That motion is identified as the original motion, restored for consideration, and ultimately passes by voice vote.
Oren Duffin — The next presenter is called to the table.
Oren Duffin — Introduces himself as a project director with the Division of Occupational Licenses and says he is appearing on behalf of Idaho Midwives.
Oren Duffin — Explains the proposed fee changes in Rule 400, including reduced fee ceilings for initial application, initial licensure, and renewal.
Oren Duffin — Requests approval of both the pending and temporary rules and extension of the temporary rules until the final rule becomes effective July 1, 2026.
Oren Duffin — Is thanked after presenting the midwifery rule changes and answering questions.