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Committee approves rewrite for Certified Shorthand Reporters rules; state exam removed, endorsement path clarified
Summary
The House Business Committee approved a rewrite of shorthand reporters rules that removes the Idaho‑specific exam, eliminates certain fees tied to that exam, and clarifies endorsement licensing for reporters licensed in other states; the board cited low utilization and high exam costs.
Cecily Metcalfe presented a redraft of the Idaho Certified Shorthand Reporters Board rules on Tuesday, telling the House Business Committee the board no longer offers an Idaho‑specific examination because of low utilization and high administrative costs.
The rewrite moves fee language to a consolidated table, eliminates fees for examination and preparation materials that the board no longer provides, and removes a temporary‑permit provision redundant with Idaho Code. Metcalfe said the board will instead rely on endorsement for applicants who hold equivalent certification in other states and explained that criminal‑conviction determinations will follow existing Idaho code criteria used by other licensing boards.
Committee members asked clarifying questions about what the shorthand reporter credential encompasses and how criminal‑conviction reviews are handled; Metcalfe cited Idaho code as the governing standard for evaluating convictions and licensing determinations. Representative Ken moved approval of docket 2429001‑2401; the committee approved the pending rule by voice vote.
Metcalfe said the board’s cash balance was negative roughly $57,295 and that the division is considering modest fee increases or other efficiency measures as needed.
