Idaho Capitol Watch
Interim, Task Force, and Special Committees - Occupational and Professional Licensure Review Committee - Sep 23, 2025 - 9:00 AM - September 23, 2025
Sunrise Review Committee heard testimony on voluntary interior design certification application. Proponents highlighted scope expansion and public safety;
Sunrise Review Committee heard testimony on voluntary interior design certification application. Proponents highlighted scope expansion and public safety; opponents cited overlap with architecture. Committee voted not to approve as submitted but recommended pursuing Colorado mode
Key topics
- Interior Design Certification
- Sunrise Review Application
- Scope of Practice
- Public Safety and Liability
- Architect Overlap
Session highlights
- Meeting opens; quorum noted; Sen. Den Hartog welcomes and outlines process.
- Liz Hatter presents application for voluntary certification based on education/training.
- Samantha Boucher testifies on public safety in commercial interiors.
- Russ Barron details DOPL costs: ~$27K annual, no general fund impact.
- Taryn Mitchell (AIA) opposes, citing blurred lines with architecture.
Duration: 2h 15m ยท 6 participants
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