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Senate panel approves rule changes for Outfitters and Guides Licensing Board
Summary
The committee approved Docket No. 24-3501-2501, adopting edits to the Outfitters and Guides Licensing Board rules including removal of a duplicative definition, addition of trapping language, boundary clarifications for river sections, and adjustments to tag-designation calculations.
The Senate Resources & Environment Committee on Jan. 26 approved pending rule changes for the Outfitters and Guides Licensing Board (Docket No. 24-3501-2501), voting by voice after a staff overview and questions from senators.
John Price, Bureau Chief Executive Officer for Occupational Licensing and Division Investigations at the Division of Occupational and Professional Licenses, reviewed the docket and said the rulemaking was initiated to comply with Executive Order 2020-01 (Zero‑Based Regulation). Price summarized substantive edits: removing a duplicative definition of "designated agent" (Section 100.05); deleting overlapping predator-area language (203.04); adding trapping language (203.05); adding the words "or limited" for tag designations to align with statute (Sections 257.03–.09); adding a step to designation calculations to allow a tag to be designated for those rounded down when averages yielded .5 if enough tags were available (205.04.c); rewording boundary descriptions for SA‑8 (Salmon River) and SN14 (Snake River) to better define limits; and correcting a typo related to the number of power boats authorized.
Senator Cook asked why the "hot pursuit" definition was deleted; Price said the red‑tape reduction edits made the prior phrasing inconsistent with ordinary usage. Senator Okuniewicz asked whether remaining or additional tags could be offered to the public; Price said the rule clarifies how tags are designated among outfitters and does not change the number available to residents or the public. Vice Chairman Hart asked about overlap with U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and Idaho Fish and Game; Price described interagency cooperation and said the board has statutory authority to work with USFWS and IDFG on investigations and disciplinary matters.
Senator Guthrie moved to approve Docket No. 24-3501-2501; Senator Cook seconded and the motion carried by voice vote. The committee then returned the gavel to Chairman Burtenshaw.
