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HCR 14

RULE REJECTION – GENETIC COUNSELORS – States findings of the Legislature and rejects certain rules of the Division of Occupational and Professional Licenses relating to genetic counselors.

68th Legislature, 1st Regular Session (2025)

HCR 14 rejects certain ethical rules for genetic counselors in Idaho, nullifying them by July 1, 2025, impacting their professional guidelines and regulatory oversight.

Delivered to Secretary of State at 3:17 p.m. on March 17, 2025
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Bill Summary · HCR 14

Summary of House Concurrent Resolution No. 14 (HCR 14)

Purpose and Intent

House Concurrent Resolution No. 14 (HCR 14) aims to reject specific rules set forth by the Division of Occupational and Professional Licenses concerning the Genetic Counselors Licensing Board. The resolution expresses the Legislature's findings that these rules are inconsistent with legislative intent and Idaho's code of ethics.

Key Provisions

  • Rule Rejection: The resolution specifically targets a rule contained in IDAPA 24.24.01, Section 002, Section II, Item 3, which refers to the "National Society of Genetic Counselors Code of Ethics."
  • Effective Date: The rejected rule will be declared null, void, and without effect as of July 1, 2025.

Affected Parties

  • Genetic Counselors: The resolution directly impacts genetic counselors in Idaho by nullifying certain ethical guidelines that they would have been required to follow under the rejected rule.
  • Division of Occupational and Professional Licenses: This agency will need to adjust its regulatory framework in light of the rejection of these rules.

Procedural Timeline

  • Introduced: February 24, 2025
  • Adopted by House: March 3, 2025
  • Passed by Senate: March 13, 2025
  • Delivered to Secretary of State: March 17, 2025

Fiscal Impact

According to the fiscal note attached to the resolution, there is no fiscal impact associated with this legislation. It does not result in any increase or decrease in revenue or additional expenditures at the state or local government levels.

Contact Information

For further inquiries regarding this resolution, Representative Marco Adam Erickson can be contacted at (208) 332-1000.

This summary provides a clear overview of HCR 14, detailing its purpose, key provisions, affected parties, and procedural aspects, making it accessible for both experts and general readers interested in understanding the implications of this legislative action.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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