H0545

Amends existing law to provide for the licensure of certain persons who have served as a chaplain in any branch of the United States military.

Chamber Passed·3/9/26
Introduced Text

Idaho H0545 amends existing law to allow chaplains who served in the U.S. military to qualify for counselor licensure without certain requirements.

Idaho H0545 amends existing law to provide for the licensure of certain persons who have served as a chaplain in any branch of the United States military. This bill exempts these chaplains from taking an examination or paying an application fee. Chaplains must be residents of Idaho, have served in the U.S. military, and possess a DD form certificate of release or discharge with honorable discharge for all periods of active duty. The changes will take effect on July 1, 2026.

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Where it stands

Last
Passed the House · 52–17 · Mar 9
Current
The Senate
Next
Senate floor vote

Sponsors

0
0
Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

House Third Reading

52 Yea

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17 Nay

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1 Absent

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Calendar

Mar 19

10:00 AM

Second Reading Calendar

Mar 17

1:00 PM

Senate Commerce & Human Resources Committee

History

Mar 19

Senate

Read second time; filed for Third Reading

Mar 19

Senate

Recommitted to Commerce & Human Resources

Mar 18

Senate

Reported out of Committee with Do Pass Recommendation; Filed for second reading