House Study Bill 628 - Introduced SENATE/HOUSE FILE _____ BY (PROPOSED DEPARTMENT OF INSPECTIONS, APPEALS, AND LICENSING BILL) A BILL FOR An Act relating to the practice of licensed professions 1 and the duties of the professional licensing boards, 2 including applications, renewals, and fees, and including 3 applicability provisions. 4 BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF IOWA: 5 TLSB 5537DP (10) 91 ss/ko
S.F. _____ H.F. _____ Section 1. Section 89.9, Code 2026, is amended to read as 1 follows: 2 89.9 Disposal of fees. 3 All fees provided for in this chapter shall be collected 4 by the director and remitted to the treasurer of state, to 5 be deposited in the licensing and regulation fund created in 6 section 10A.507 , together with an itemized statement showing 7 the source of collection. 8 Sec. 2. Section 89.14, subsections 4 and 8, Code 2026, are 9 amended to read as follows: 10 4. The members of the board shall select a chairperson, vice 11 chairperson, and secretary from their membership. However, 12 neither the director nor the director’s designee shall serve 13 as chairperson. The board shall meet at least quarterly but 14 may meet as often as necessary. Meetings shall be set by a 15 majority of the board or upon the call of the chairperson, 16 or in the chairperson’s absence, upon the call of the vice 17 chairperson. A majority of the board members who are currently 18 serving shall constitute a quorum. 19 8. The board department shall establish fees for 20 examinations, inspections, annual statements, shop inspections, 21 and other services. The fees shall reflect the actual costs 22 and expenses necessary to operate the board and perform the 23 duties of the director. 24 Sec. 3. Section 89A.3, subsection 2, paragraph i, Code 2026, 25 is amended by striking the paragraph. 26 Sec. 4. Section 89A.13, subsection 4, Code 2026, is amended 27 to read as follows: 28 4. The members of the safety board shall select a 29 chairperson, vice chairperson, and a secretary from their 30 membership. However, neither the director nor the director’s 31 designee shall serve as chairperson. The safety board shall 32 meet at least quarterly but may meet as often as necessary. 33 Meetings shall be set by a majority of the safety board or upon 34 the call of the chairperson, or in the chairperson’s absence, 35 -1- LSB 5537DP (10) 91 ss/ko 1/ 83
S.F. _____ H.F. _____ upon the call of the vice chairperson. A majority of the 1 safety board members who are currently serving shall constitute 2 a quorum. 3 Sec. 5. Section 89A.19, Code 2026, is amended to read as 4 follows: 5 89A.19 Fees. 6 1. The department shall set fees to be charged and collected 7 for inspections, permits, and commissions. 8 2. All fees collected by the director pursuant to this 9 chapter shall be remitted to the treasurer of state, to be 10 deposited in the licensing and regulation fund created in 11 section 10A.507 . 12 Sec. 6. Section 103.1, subsection 1, Code 2026, is amended 13 to read as follows: 14 1. “Apprentice electrician” means any person who, as such 15 person’s principal occupation, is engaged in learning and 16 assisting in the installation, alteration, and repair of 17 electrical wiring, apparatus, and equipment as an employee 18 of a person licensed under this chapter , and who is licensed 19 by the board and is progressing toward completion of an 20 apprenticeship training program registered by the Iowa office 21 of apprenticeship or the office of apprenticeship of the United 22 States department of labor. For purposes of this chapter , 23 persons who are not engaged in the installation, alteration, or 24 repair of electrical wiring, apparatus, and equipment, either 25 inside or outside buildings, shall not be considered apprentice 26 electricians. 27 Sec. 7. Section 103.2, subsection 3, paragraph b, Code 2026, 28 is amended to read as follows: 29 b. Meetings shall be called as needed by the chairperson 30 or four members of the board. At any meeting of the board, a 31 majority of board members who are currently serving constitutes 32 a quorum. 33 Sec. 8. Section 103.5, Code 2026, is amended by striking the 34 section and inserting in lieu thereof the following: 35 -2- LSB 5537DP (10) 91 ss/ko 2/ 83
S.F. _____ H.F. _____ 103.5 Form of license. 1 A license under this chapter shall be issued in the form of 2 a certificate under the seal of the department and signed by 3 the director. 4 Sec. 9. Section 103.6, subsection 1, paragraph d, Code 2026, 5 is amended by striking the paragraph. 6 Sec. 10. Section 103.7, Code 2026, is amended to read as 7 follows: 8 103.7 Fees. 9 1. The department shall set fees to be charged and collected 10 for inspection and other services. 11 2. All licensing, examination, renewal, and inspection fees 12 under this chapter shall be deposited in the licensing and 13 regulation fund created in section 10A.507 . 14 Sec. 11. Section 103.10A, Code 2026, is amended to read as 15 follows: 16 103.10A Inactive master electrician license. 17 The board may by rule create an inactive master electrician 18 license and the department may establish a fee for such a 19 license. An applicant for an inactive master electrician 20 license shall, at a minimum, meet the requirements of this 21 chapter and requirements established by the board by rule 22 for licensure as a class A master electrician or a class 23 B master electrician. A person licensed as an inactive 24 master electrician shall not be authorized to act as a master 25 electrician, but shall be authorized to apply for a class A 26 master electrician license or a class B master electrician 27 license at a future date subject to conditions and under 28 procedures established by the board by rule. The conditions 29 and procedures shall include but not be limited to completion 30 of the required number of contact hours of continuing education 31 courses specified in section 103.18 , and paying the applicable 32 license fee specified in section 103.19 for a class A master 33 electrician license or class B master electrician license. 34 Sec. 12. Section 103.15, subsection 1, Code 2026, is amended 35 -3- LSB 5537DP (10) 91 ss/ko 3/ 83
S.F. _____ H.F. _____ to read as follows: 1 1. A person shall be licensed by the board and pay a 2 licensing fee to work as an apprentice electrician while 3 participating in an apprenticeship training program registered 4 by the Iowa office of apprenticeship or the office of 5 apprenticeship of the United States department of labor in 6 accordance with the standards established by that department 7 office . An apprenticeship shall be limited to six years from 8 the date of licensure, unless extended by the board upon a 9 finding that a hardship existed which prevented completion of 10 the apprenticeship program. Such licensure shall entitle the 11 licensee to act as an apprentice to an electrical contractor, 12 a class A master electrician, a class B master electrician, 13 a class A journeyman electrician, or a class B journeyman 14 electrician as provided in subsection 3 . 15 Sec. 13. Section 103.18, Code 2026, is amended to read as 16 follows: 17 103.18 License renewal —— continuing education. 18 In order to renew a class A master electrician license, class 19 B master electrician license, class A journeyman electrician 20 license, or class B journeyman electrician license issued 21 pursuant to this chapter , the licensee shall be required to 22 complete eighteen contact hours of continuing education courses 23 approved by the board during the three-year period for which a 24 license is granted. The contact hours shall include a minimum 25 of six contact hours studying the national electrical code 26 described in section 103.6 , and the remaining contact hours may 27 include study of electrical circuit theory, blueprint reading, 28 transformer and motor theory, electrical circuits and devices, 29 control systems, programmable controllers, and microcomputers 30 or any other study of electrical-related material that is 31 approved by the board. Any additional hours studying the 32 national electrical code shall be acceptable. For purposes of 33 this section , “contact hour” means fifty minutes of classroom 34 attendance at an approved course under a qualified instructor 35 -4- LSB 5537DP (10) 91 ss/ko 4/ 83
S.F. _____ H.F. _____ approved by the board. 1 Sec. 14. Section 103.19, Code 2026, is amended to read as 2 follows: 3 103.19 Licenses —— expiration —— application —— fees. 4 1. Licenses issued pursuant to this chapter shall 5 expire every three years, with the exception of licenses for 6 apprentice electricians and unclassified persons, which shall 7 expire on an annual basis as determined by the department by 8 rule . All license applications shall include the applicant’s 9 social security number, which shall be maintained as a 10 confidential record and shall be redacted prior to public 11 release of an application or other record containing such 12 social security number. The board department shall establish 13 the fees to be payable for license issuance , reactivation, 14 reinstatement, and renewal in amounts not to exceed the 15 following: 16 a. For each year of the three-year license period for 17 issuance and renewal: 18 (1) Electrical contractor, one hundred twenty-five dollars. 19 (2) Class A master electrician, class B master electrician, 20 residential master electrician, one hundred twenty-five 21 dollars. 22 (3) Class A journeyman electrician, class B journeyman 23 electrician, residential electrician, or special electrician, 24 twenty-five dollars. 25 b. For apprentice electricians or unclassified persons, 26 twenty dollars . 27 2. The holder of an expired license may renew the license 28 for during a period of three months from the date of expiration 29 determined by the department by rule upon payment of the 30 license fee plus ten percent of the renewal fee for each month 31 or portion thereof past the expiration date a penalty as 32 determined by the department by rule . All holders of licenses 33 expired for more than three months shall apply for a new 34 license. 35 -5- LSB 5537DP (10) 91 ss/ko 5/ 83
S.F. _____ H.F. _____ 3. If the board determines that all licenses shall expire 1 on the same date every three years for licenses specified in 2 subsection 1 , paragraph “a” , the license fees shall be prorated 3 by month. The board shall determine an individual’s license 4 fee based on the number of months that the individual’s license 5 will be in effect after being issued and prior to expiration 6 A licensee whose license has been revoked, suspended, 7 or voluntarily surrendered must apply for and receive 8 reinstatement of the license, as provided by the board by rule, 9 prior to practicing a profession licensed under this chapter . 10 Sec. 15. Section 103.23, subsection 3, Code 2026, is amended 11 to read as follows: 12 3. All new electrical installations for single-family 13 residential applications requiring new electrical service 14 equipment . 15 Sec. 16. Section 103.25, Code 2026, is amended to read as 16 follows: 17 103.25 Request for inspection —— fees. 18 1. At or before commencement of any installation required 19 to be inspected by the board, the licensee or property owner 20 making such installation shall submit to the department a 21 request for inspection. The board department shall prescribe 22 by rule the methods by which the request may be submitted , 23 which may include electronic submission or through a form 24 prescribed by the board that can be submitted either through 25 the mail or by a fax transmission. The board shall also 26 prescribe methods by which inspection fees can be paid, which 27 may include electronic methods of payment and the manner in 28 which fees may be paid . If the board or the department becomes 29 aware that a person has failed to file a necessary request for 30 inspection, the board shall send a written notification by 31 certified mail that the request must be filed within fourteen 32 days. Any person filing a late request for inspection shall 33 pay a delinquency fee in an amount to be determined by the 34 board department . A person who fails to file a late request 35 -6- LSB 5537DP (10) 91 ss/ko 6/ 83
S.F. _____ H.F. _____ within fourteen days from receipt of the notification shall be 1 subject to a civil penalty to be determined by the board by 2 rule. 3 2. Notwithstanding subsection 1 , the board may by rule 4 provide for the issuance of a single permit to a licensee 5 to request multiple inspections. The permit authorizes the 6 licensee to perform new electrical installations specified in 7 the permit. The board department shall prescribe the methods 8 by which the request for multiple inspections may be submitted , 9 which may include electronic submission or through a form 10 prescribed by the board that can be submitted either through 11 the mail or by a fax transmission and the manner in which fees 12 may be paid . The board shall also prescribe methods by which 13 inspection fees can be paid, which may include electronic 14 methods of payment. The board may perform inspections of 15 each new electrical installation or any portion of the total 16 number of new electrical installations made under each permit. 17 The board department shall establish fees for such permits, 18 which shall not exceed the total inspection fees that would be 19 required if each new electrical installation performed under 20 the request for multiple inspections had been performed under 21 individual requests for inspections as provided in subsection 22 1 . 23 Sec. 17. Section 103.31, subsection 6, Code 2026, is amended 24 to read as follows: 25 6. The board shall establish an internet-based licensure 26 verification database for access by a state or local inspector 27 for verification of licensee status. The database shall 28 include the name of every person licensed under this chapter 29 and a corresponding licensure number. However, the licensee’s 30 home address, home telephone number, and other personal 31 information as determined by rule shall be confidential. 32 Inspectors shall be authorized to request the name and 33 license number of any person working at a job site subject to 34 inspection for verification of licensee status. Licensees 35 -7- LSB 5537DP (10) 91 ss/ko 7/ 83
S.F. _____ H.F. _____ under this chapter shall be required to carry a copy of their 1 current license and photo identification at all times when 2 employed on a job site for compliance with this subsection . 3 Sec. 18. Section 103.32, subsection 1, Code 2026, is amended 4 to read as follows: 5 1. All state electrical inspection fees shall be due and 6 payable to the board department at or before commencement of 7 the installation and shall be forwarded with the request for 8 inspection. Inspection fees provided in this section shall 9 not apply within the jurisdiction of any political subdivision 10 if the political subdivision has adopted an ordinance or 11 resolution pursuant to this chapter . 12 Sec. 19. Section 103.32, subsection 2, unnumbered paragraph 13 1, Code 2026, is amended to read as follows: 14 The board department shall establish the fees for 15 inspections in amounts not to exceed: 16 Sec. 20. Section 103.34, subsection 1, Code 2026, is amended 17 to read as follows: 18 1. Upon receipt of a notice of appeal filed pursuant to 19 section 103.33 , the chairperson director or administrative 20 staff of the board department may designate a hearing officer 21 from among the board members , or an administrative law judge 22 employed by the department, to hear the appeal or may set the 23 matter for hearing before the full board at its next scheduled 24 meeting. A majority of the board shall make the decision. 25 Sec. 21. Section 105.2, subsection 1, Code 2026, is amended 26 to read as follows: 27 1. “Apprentice” means any person, other than a helper, 28 journeyperson, or master, who, as a principal occupation, is 29 engaged in working as an employee of a plumbing, mechanical, 30 HVAC-refrigeration, sheet metal, or hydronic systems contractor 31 under the supervision of either a master or a journeyperson and 32 is progressing toward completion of an apprenticeship training 33 program registered by the Iowa office of apprenticeship or the 34 office of apprenticeship of the United States department of 35 -8- LSB 5537DP (10) 91 ss/ko 8/ 83
S.F. _____ H.F. _____ labor while learning and assisting in the design, installation, 1 and repair of plumbing, HVAC, refrigeration, sheet metal, or 2 hydronic systems, as applicable. 3 Sec. 22. Section 105.3, subsection 2, paragraph a, 4 subparagraphs (1) and (2), Code 2026, are amended by striking 5 the subparagraphs. 6 Sec. 23. Section 105.3, subsection 5, Code 2026, is amended 7 to read as follows: 8 5. The board shall organize annually and shall select a 9 chairperson and a secretary from its membership. A quorum 10 shall consist of a majority of the board members of the board 11 who are currently serving . 12 Sec. 24. Section 105.5, subsection 1, Code 2026, is amended 13 to read as follows: 14 1. Any person desiring to take an examination for a license 15 issued pursuant to this chapter shall make application to 16 the board in accordance with the rules of the board. The 17 application form shall be no longer than two pages in length, 18 plus one security page. The board may require that a recent 19 photograph of the applicant be attached to the application. 20 Sec. 25. Section 105.9, subsections 1 and 2, Code 2026, are 21 amended to read as follows: 22 1. The board department shall set the fees for the 23 examination of all applicants , by rule , which fees shall be 24 based upon the cost of administering the examinations . 25 2. The board department shall set the license fees and 26 renewal fees for all licenses issued pursuant to this chapter , 27 by rule. 28 Sec. 26. Section 105.9, subsections 5, 6, and 7, Code 2026, 29 are amended by striking the subsections. 30 Sec. 27. Section 105.15, Code 2026, is amended to read as 31 follows: 32 105.15 Registry of licenses. 33 The name, location, license number, and date of issuance 34 of the license of each person to whom a license has been 35 -9- LSB 5537DP (10) 91 ss/ko 9/ 83
S.F. _____ H.F. _____ issued shall be entered in a registry kept in the office 1 of the department to be known as the plumbing, mechanical, 2 HVAC-refrigeration, sheet metal, or hydronic registry. The 3 registry may be electronic and shall be open to public 4 inspection. However, the licensee’s home address, home 5 telephone number, and other personal information as determined 6 by rule shall be confidential. 7 Sec. 28. Section 105.16, Code 2026, is amended to read as 8 follows: 9 105.16 Change of residence. 10 If a person licensed to practice as a contractor or a 11 plumbing, mechanical, HVAC-refrigeration, sheet metal, or 12 hydronic professional under this chapter changes the person’s 13 residence or place of practice, the person shall so notify the 14 board department . 15 Sec. 29. Section 105.18, subsection 2, paragraph a, 16 subparagraph (3), Code 2026, is amended to read as follows: 17 (3) Be enrolled in an applicable apprentice program which is 18 registered with the United States department of labor office of 19 apprenticeship or the Iowa office of apprenticeship . 20 Sec. 30. Section 105.18, subsection 2, paragraph b, 21 subparagraph (1), subparagraph divisions (a) and (c), Code 22 2026, are amended to read as follows: 23 (a) File an application and pay application fees as 24 established by the board department , which application shall 25 establish that the person meets the minimum educational and 26 experience requirements adopted by the board. 27 (c) Provide the board with evidence of having completed 28 at least four years of practical experience as an apprentice. 29 Commencing January 1, 2010 2027 , the four years of practical 30 experience required by this subparagraph division must be 31 an apprenticeship training program registered by the United 32 States department of labor Iowa workforce development office 33 of apprenticeship. 34 Sec. 31. Section 105.18, subsection 2, paragraph c, 35 -10- LSB 5537DP (10) 91 ss/ko 10/ 83
S.F. _____ H.F. _____ subparagraph (1), subparagraph division (a), Code 2026, is 1 amended to read as follows: 2 (a) File an application and pay application fees as 3 established by the board department , which application shall 4 establish that the person meets the minimum educational and 5 experience requirements adopted by the board. 6 Sec. 32. Section 105.18, subsection 2, paragraph d, 7 subparagraph (1), Code 2026, is amended to read as follows: 8 (1) File an application and pay application fees as 9 established by the board department and establish that the 10 person meets the minimum requirements adopted by the board. 11 Through June 30, 2017, the application shall include the 12 person’s state contractor registration number. After July 13 1, 2017, the The application shall include proof of workers 14 compensation insurance coverage, proof of unemployment 15 insurance compliance, and, for out-of-state contractors, a bond 16 as described in chapter 91C . 17 Sec. 33. Section 105.18, subsection 3, paragraph c, Code 18 2026, is amended to read as follows: 19 c. The board shall department may establish a special, 20 restricted license fee at a reduced rate, consistent with any 21 other special, restricted license fees. 22 Sec. 34. Section 105.20, Code 2026, is amended to read as 23 follows: 24 105.20 Renewal and reinstatement of licenses —— fees and 25 penalties —— continuing education. 26 1. All licenses issued under this chapter shall be issued 27 for a three-year period as determined by the department by 28 rule . 29 2. A license issued under this chapter may be renewed 30 as provided by rule adopted by the board department upon 31 application by the licensee, without examination. Applications 32 for renewal shall be made to the board department , accompanied 33 by the required renewal licensing fee, at least thirty days 34 prior to the expiration date of the license and submitted 35 -11- LSB 5537DP (10) 91 ss/ko 11/ 83
S.F. _____ H.F. _____ during a period as determined by the department by rule . 1 3. Failure to renew a license within a reasonable time after 2 the expiration of the license shall not invalidate the license, 3 but a reasonable penalty may be assessed as adopted by rule, 4 in addition to the license renewal fee, to allow reinstatement 5 of the license A licensee may renew an inactive or lapsed 6 license by submitting a reactivation fee and completing other 7 requirements as determined by the board by rule . 8 4. The board shall, by rule, establish a reinstatement 9 process for a licensee who allows a license to lapse, including 10 reasonable penalties as determined by the department by rule . 11 5. a. The basic continuing education requirement for 12 renewal of a license shall be the completion, during the 13 immediately preceding license term, of the number of classroom 14 hours of instruction required by the board in courses or 15 seminars which have been approved by the board. The board 16 shall require at least eight classroom hours of instruction 17 during each three-year licensing term. 18 b. A licensee shall have a thirty-day grace period , as 19 determined by the department by rule, after expiration of the 20 licensing term to complete all requirements necessary for 21 license renewal without penalty. 22 6. A licensee whose license has been revoked, suspended, 23 or voluntarily surrendered must apply for and receive 24 reinstatement of the license, as provided by the board by rule, 25 prior to practicing a profession licensed under this chapter. 26 Sec. 35. Section 147.1, subsections 3 and 6, Code 2026, are 27 amended to read as follows: 28 3. “Licensed” or “certified” , when applied to a physician 29 and surgeon, podiatric physician, osteopathic physician and 30 surgeon, genetic counselor, physician assistant, psychologist, 31 chiropractor, nurse, dentist, dental hygienist, dental 32 assistant, optometrist, speech pathologist, audiologist, 33 pharmacist, physical therapist, physical therapist assistant, 34 occupational therapist, occupational therapy assistant, 35 -12- LSB 5537DP (10) 91 ss/ko 12/ 83
S.F. _____ H.F. _____ orthotist, prosthetist, pedorthist, respiratory care 1 practitioner, practitioner of cosmetology arts and sciences, 2 practitioner of barbering, funeral director, dietitian, 3 behavior analyst, assistant behavior analyst, marital and 4 family therapist, mental health counselor, midwife, respiratory 5 care and polysomnography practitioner, polysomnographic 6 technologist, social worker, massage therapist, athletic 7 trainer, acupuncturist, nursing home administrator, hearing aid 8 specialist, or sign language interpreter or transliterator , 9 accountant, architect, engineer or land surveyor, real estate 10 broker, real estate salesperson, real estate appraiser, 11 landscape architect, or interior designer means a person 12 licensed under this subtitle . 13 6. “Profession” means medicine and surgery, podiatry, 14 osteopathic medicine and surgery, genetic counseling, practice 15 as a physician assistant, psychology, chiropractic, nursing, 16 dentistry, dental hygiene, dental assisting, optometry, speech 17 pathology, audiology, pharmacy, physical therapy, physical 18 therapist assisting, occupational therapy, occupational therapy 19 assisting, respiratory care, cosmetology arts and sciences, 20 barbering, mortuary science, applied behavior analysis, marital 21 and family therapy, mental health counseling, midwifery, 22 polysomnography, social work, dietetics, massage therapy, 23 athletic training, acupuncture, nursing home administration, 24 practice as a hearing aid specialist, sign language 25 interpreting or transliterating, orthotics, prosthetics, or 26 pedorthics , accountancy, architecture, engineering and land 27 surveying, real estate, real estate brokerage, real estate 28 sale, real estate appraisal, landscape architecture, or 29 interior design . 30 Sec. 36. Section 147.2, Code 2026, is amended to read as 31 follows: 32 147.2 License required. 33 1. A person shall not engage in the practice of medicine 34 and surgery, podiatry, osteopathic medicine and surgery, 35 -13- LSB 5537DP (10) 91 ss/ko 13/ 83
S.F. _____ H.F. _____ genetic counseling, psychology, chiropractic, physical 1 therapy, physical therapist assisting, nursing, dentistry, 2 dental hygiene, dental assisting, optometry, speech pathology, 3 audiology, occupational therapy, occupational therapy 4 assisting, orthotics, prosthetics, pedorthics, respiratory 5 care, pharmacy, cosmetology arts and sciences, barbering, 6 social work, dietetics, applied behavior analysis, marital 7 and family therapy or mental health counseling, massage 8 therapy, mortuary science, polysomnography, athletic training, 9 acupuncture, nursing home administration, or sign language 10 interpreting or transliterating, or shall not practice as a 11 physician assistant , or a hearing aid specialist, accountant, 12 architect, engineer or land surveyor, real estate broker, real 13 estate salesperson, real estate appraiser, landscape architect, 14 or interior designer unless the person , or entity employing the 15 person, if applicable, has obtained a license for that purpose 16 from the board for the profession or the department . 17 2. For purposes of this section , a person who is licensed 18 in another state and recognized for licensure in this state 19 pursuant to the nurse a licensure compact contained in section 20 152E.1 or pursuant to the advanced practice registered nurse 21 compact contained in section 152E.3 which issues a multistate 22 license or authorization to practice shall be considered to 23 have obtained a license to practice nursing the profession . 24 Sec. 37. Section 147.3, Code 2026, is amended to read as 25 follows: 26 147.3 Qualifications. 27 An applicant for a license to practice a profession under 28 this subtitle is not ineligible because of age, citizenship, 29 sex, race, religion, marital status, or national origin , 30 although the application form may require citizenship 31 information . 32 Sec. 38. Section 147.5, Code 2026, is amended to read as 33 follows: 34 147.5 Certificate of license. 35 -14- LSB 5537DP (10) 91 ss/ko 14/ 83
S.F. _____ H.F. _____ 1. Every license to practice a profession shall be in 1 the form of a certificate under the seal of the board. Such 2 license shall be issued in the name of the board issued by the 3 department . 4 2. This section shall not apply to a person who is licensed 5 in another state and recognized for licensure in this state 6 pursuant to the nurse a licensure compact contained in section 7 152E.1 or pursuant to the advanced practice registered nurse 8 compact contained in section 152E.3 which issues a multistate 9 license or authorization to practice . 10 Sec. 39. Section 147.7, subsection 2, Code 2026, is amended 11 to read as follows: 12 2. This section shall not apply to a person who is licensed 13 in another state and recognized for licensure in this state 14 pursuant to the nurse a licensure compact contained in section 15 152E.1 or pursuant to the advanced practice registered nurse 16 compact contained in section 152E.3 which issues a multistate 17 license or authorization to practice . A person licensed in 18 another state and recognized for licensure in this state 19 pursuant to either a compact shall, however, maintain a copy 20 of a license issued by the person’s home state available for 21 inspection when engaged in the practice of nursing the person’s 22 profession in this state. 23 Sec. 40. Section 147.8, subsection 2, Code 2026, is amended 24 by striking the subsection. 25 Sec. 41. Section 147.9, Code 2026, is amended to read as 26 follows: 27 147.9 Change of address. 28 Every person licensed pursuant to this chapter shall notify 29 the board which issued the license department of a change in 30 the person’s address of record within a time period established 31 by board the department by rule. 32 Sec. 42. Section 147.10, Code 2026, is amended to read as 33 follows: 34 147.10 Renewal. 35 -15- LSB 5537DP (10) 91 ss/ko 15/ 83
S.F. _____ H.F. _____ 1. Every license to practice a profession shall expire 1 in multiyear intervals and be renewed upon application of 2 the licensee as determined by the board upon application 3 by the licensee department . Each board A renewal interval 4 for a license shall not exceed five years. The department 5 shall establish rules for license renewal and concomitant 6 fees. Application for renewal shall be made to the board 7 accompanied by the required fee at least thirty days prior to 8 the expiration of such license. 9 2. Each board The department may by rule establish a grace 10 period following expiration of a license in which the license 11 is not invalidated. Each board The department may assess a 12 reasonable penalty for renewal of a license during the grace 13 period. Failure of a licensee to renew a license within the 14 grace period shall cause the license to become inactive or 15 lapsed. A licensee whose license is inactive or lapsed shall 16 not engage in the practice of the profession until the license 17 is reactivated or reinstated. 18 Sec. 43. Section 147.11, subsection 1, Code 2026, is amended 19 to read as follows: 20 1. A licensee who allows the license to become inactive 21 or lapsed by failing to renew the license, as provided in 22 section 147.10 , may reactivate the license upon payment of a 23 reactivation fee and compliance with other terms established by 24 board the department by rule. 25 Sec. 44. NEW SECTION . 147.11A Temporary license. 26 1. A board may issue a temporary license authorizing the 27 licensee to practice in a specific location or locations and 28 for a specified period of time if, in the opinion of the board, 29 the person possesses the qualifications prescribed by the board 30 for the license, which shall be substantially equivalent to 31 those required for licensure under this chapter. The board 32 shall determine by rule eligibility requirements for the 33 license and what type of examination shall be given, if any. 34 Requirements relating to regular permanent licensure are not 35 -16- LSB 5537DP (10) 91 ss/ko 16/ 83
S.F. _____ H.F. _____ mandatory for a temporary license, except as specifically 1 determined by the board by rule. The granting of a temporary 2 license does not indicate that the person so licensed is 3 eligible for regular licensure. 4 2. A temporary license shall be issued for a period 5 determined by the department by rule but shall not exceed 6 one year. A temporary license may be renewed, but a person 7 shall not practice for more than three years under a temporary 8 license. The department shall set the fees for issuance and 9 renewal of a temporary license by rule. 10 3. Each board may adopt rules for the implementation of this 11 section, including for revocation of a temporary license. 12 Sec. 45. NEW SECTION . 147.11B Licensure by reciprocity. 13 A board may grant licensure, registration, or certification 14 by reciprocity. Each board that grants a license, 15 registration, or certification by reciprocity shall adopt rules 16 establishing the documentation that an applicant must furnish 17 in order to establish the applicant’s eligibility. 18 Sec. 46. NEW SECTION . 147.11C Voluntary surrender of 19 license. 20 The director of the department may accept the voluntary 21 surrender of a license if accompanied by a written statement of 22 intention. The voluntary surrender, when accepted, shall have 23 the same force and effect as an order of revocation. 24 Sec. 47. Section 147.13, Code 2026, is amended by adding the 25 following new subsections: 26 NEW SUBSECTION . 21. For accountancy, the Iowa accountancy 27 examining board. 28 NEW SUBSECTION . 22. For architecture, the architectural 29 examining board. 30 NEW SUBSECTION . 23. For engineering and land surveying, the 31 engineering and land surveying examining board. 32 NEW SUBSECTION . 24. For real estate brokers and 33 salespersons, the real estate commission board. 34 NEW SUBSECTION . 25. For real estate appraisers, the real 35 -17- LSB 5537DP (10) 91 ss/ko 17/ 83
S.F. _____ H.F. _____ estate appraiser examining board. 1 NEW SUBSECTION . 26. For landscape architecture, and the 2 landscape architectural examining board. 3 NEW SUBSECTION . 27. For registered interior design, the 4 interior design examining board. 5 Sec. 48. Section 147.14, subsection 1, Code 2026, is amended 6 by adding the following new paragraphs: 7 NEW PARAGRAPH . t. For accountancy, a total of five members, 8 all of whom must be residents of this state. Four of the five 9 members must be holders of certificates granted under section 10 542.6 and one must not be a certified public accountant or 11 licensed public accountant and must represent the general 12 public. At least three of the holders of certificates issued 13 under section 542.6 must also be qualified to supervise attest 14 services as provided in section 542.7. 15 NEW PARAGRAPH . u. For architecture, a total of five 16 members, four of whom are licensed to practice architecture and 17 one of whom is not a licensed architect and who represents the 18 general public. 19 NEW PARAGRAPH . v. For engineering and land surveying, 20 three members who are licensed professional engineers, two 21 members who are licensed professional land surveyors, and 22 two members who are not licensed professional engineers or 23 licensed professional land surveyors and who shall represent 24 the general public. A licensed member must be actively engaged 25 in the practice of engineering or land surveying and been so 26 engaged for five consecutive years immediately preceding the 27 appointment, the last two years of which shall have been in 28 Iowa. Insofar as practicable, licensed engineer members of 29 the board shall be from different branches of the profession 30 of engineering. 31 NEW PARAGRAPH . w. For real estate brokers and salespersons, 32 four members who are licensed brokers or salespersons and one 33 member not licensed to practice real estate who shall represent 34 the general public. A member shall not hold any other elective 35 -18- LSB 5537DP (10) 91 ss/ko 18/ 83
S.F. _____ H.F. _____ or appointive state or federal office. At least one licensed 1 member shall be a licensed real estate salesperson, except that 2 if the licensed real estate salesperson becomes a licensed real 3 estate broker during a term of office, that person may complete 4 the term, but is not eligible for reappointment as a licensed 5 real estate salesperson. A licensed member must be actively 6 engaged in real estate business. 7 NEW PARAGRAPH . x. For real estate appraisers, five members, 8 one of whom must be a public member and four of whom must be 9 certified real estate appraisers. A certified member must 10 be actively engaged in practice as a certified real estate 11 appraiser. Insofar as practicable, certified real estate 12 appraiser members should represent each class of certified 13 appraisers. 14 NEW PARAGRAPH . y. For landscape architecture, five members 15 who are professional landscape architects and two members 16 who are not professional landscape architects and who shall 17 represent the general public. Four of the five professional 18 members must be actively engaged in the practice of landscape 19 architecture or the teaching of landscape architecture in 20 an accredited college or university, and must have been so 21 engaged for five years preceding appointment, the last two of 22 which shall have been in Iowa. One of the five professional 23 members must be actively engaged in the practice of landscape 24 architecture or the teaching of landscape architecture in an 25 accredited college or university for a minimum of one year 26 immediately preceding appointment. 27 NEW PARAGRAPH . z. For interior design, a total of seven 28 members, five members who are registered interior designers and 29 who have been in the active practice of registered interior 30 design for not less than five years, the last two years of 31 which shall have been in Iowa, and two members who are not 32 registered interior designers and who shall represent the 33 general public. 34 Sec. 49. Section 147.14, subsection 2, Code 2026, is amended 35 -19- LSB 5537DP (10) 91 ss/ko 19/ 83
S.F. _____ H.F. _____ to read as follows: 1 2. A majority of the board members of a board who are 2 currently serving constitutes a quorum. 3 Sec. 50. Section 147.25, subsection 2, Code 2026, is amended 4 to read as follows: 5 2. In addition to any other fee provided by law, a fee may 6 be set by the respective boards department for each license 7 and renewal of a license to practice a profession, which fee 8 shall be based on the annual cost of collecting information 9 for use by the board in the administration of the system of 10 health personnel statistics established by this section . The 11 fee shall be retained by the respective board in the manner in 12 which license and renewal fees are retained in section 147.82 . 13 Sec. 51. Section 147.44, Code 2026, is amended to read as 14 follows: 15 147.44 Reciprocal agreements. 16 A board may enter into a reciprocal agreement with a 17 licensing authority of another state for the purpose of 18 recognizing licenses issued by the other state, provided 19 that such licensing authority imposes licensure requirements 20 substantially equivalent to those imposed in this state. The 21 board may establish by rule the conditions for the recognition 22 of such licenses and the department may establish by rule the 23 process for licensing such individuals to practice in this 24 state. 25 Sec. 52. NEW SECTION . 147.57 Voluntary agreements. 26 A board, after due notice and hearing, may issue an order to 27 revoke, suspend, or restrict a license to practice a licensed 28 profession, or to issue a restricted license on application if 29 the board determines that a licensee or applicant has entered 30 into a voluntary agreement to restrict the practice of the 31 licensed profession in another state, district, territory, 32 country, or agency of the federal government. A certified copy 33 of the voluntary agreement shall be considered prima facie 34 evidence. 35 -20- LSB 5537DP (10) 91 ss/ko 20/ 83
S.F. _____ H.F. _____ Sec. 53. Section 147.73, subsection 2, Code 2026, is amended 1 to read as follows: 2 2. As prohibiting any holder of a degree conferred by an 3 institution of learning accredited by the appropriate board 4 created in this chapter , or by some a recognized state or 5 national accrediting agency, from using the title which such 6 degree authorizes the holder to use, but the holder shall not 7 use such degree or abbreviation in any manner which might 8 mislead the public as to the holder’s qualifications to treat 9 human ailments . 10 Sec. 54. Section 147.74, Code 2026, is amended by adding the 11 following new subsections: 12 NEW SUBSECTION . 29. For the profession of accountancy, 13 a person or firm licensed under chapter 542 may use the 14 designations described in section 542.13. 15 NEW SUBSECTION . 30. An architect licensed under chapter 16 544A may use the words “architect”, “licensed architect”, or 17 “architectural designer” after the person’s name. 18 NEW SUBSECTION . 31. A person licensed to engage in the 19 practice of engineering under chapter 542B may use the words 20 “professional engineer” or “licensed engineer” after the 21 person’s name. A person licensed to engage in the practice 22 of land surveying under chapter 542B may use the words 23 “professional land surveyor” or “licensed land surveyor” after 24 the person’s name. 25 NEW SUBSECTION . 32. A real estate broker licensed under 26 chapter 543B may use the words “real estate broker” after 27 the person’s name. A real estate salesperson licensed under 28 chapter 543B may use the words “real estate salesperson” after 29 the person’s name. 30 NEW SUBSECTION . 33. A person holding a certificate to 31 engage in the practice of real estate appraisals under chapter 32 543D may use the words “certified real estate appraiser” after 33 the person’s name. A person holding a registration to engage 34 in the practice of real estate appraisals as an associate 35 -21- LSB 5537DP (10) 91 ss/ko 21/ 83
S.F. _____ H.F. _____ under chapter 543D may use the words “associate real estate 1 appraiser” after the person’s name. 2 NEW SUBSECTION . 34. A person licensed to engage in the 3 practice of landscape architecture under chapter 544B may 4 use the words “landscape architect”, “professional landscape 5 architect”, or “landscape architecture designer” after the 6 person’s name. 7 NEW SUBSECTION . 35. A person who has been issued a 8 certificate of registration under chapter 544C may use the 9 words “registered interior designer” or any other title or 10 device indicating that the person is a registered interior 11 designer after the person’s name. 12 Sec. 55. Section 147.76, Code 2026, is amended to read as 13 follows: 14 147.76 Rules. 15 The boards for the various professions shall adopt all 16 necessary and proper rules to administer and interpret this 17 chapter and chapters 148 through 157 , except chapter 148D , 18 chapter 272C, and chapters 542 through 544C . 19 Sec. 56. Section 147.80, subsection 1, unnumbered paragraph 20 1, Code 2026, is amended to read as follows: 21 Each board, following approval by the The department , may, 22 or at the direction of the department, shall , by rule establish 23 or revise fees for the following: 24 Sec. 57. Section 147.80, subsection 2, Code 2026, is amended 25 to read as follows: 26 2. The department shall annually prepare estimates of 27 projected revenues to be generated by all fees collected 28 as well as a projection of the aggregate administrative 29 costs and rental expenses attributable to all boards and the 30 division of the department responsible for licensing related 31 to such boards. The department shall annually review and, if 32 necessary, direct the boards to adjust the schedule of fees to 33 cover aggregate projected expenses and ensure fees imposed in 34 this state are not greater than similar fees imposed by similar 35 -22- LSB 5537DP (10) 91 ss/ko 22/ 83
S.F. _____ H.F. _____ boards or agencies in other states. The department shall 1 annually provide to each appropriate board a comparison of the 2 amount of the board’s fees as compared to similar fees imposed 3 by similar boards or agencies in other states. 4 Sec. 58. Section 147.82, Code 2026, is amended to read as 5 follows: 6 147.82 Disposition of fees. 7 All fees collected by a board listed in section 147.13 or by 8 the department, and fees collected pursuant to sections 124.301 9 and 147.80 and chapter 155A by the board of pharmacy, shall 10 be deposited in the licensing and regulation fund created in 11 section 10A.507 . 12 Sec. 59. Section 147.86, Code 2026, is amended to read as 13 follows: 14 147.86 Penalties. 15 1. Any person violating any provision of this subtitle , 16 except insofar as the provisions apply or relate to or affect 17 the practice of pharmacy, or where a specific penalty is 18 otherwise provided, shall be guilty of a serious misdemeanor. 19 2. When it appears to a board that a person has violated a 20 provision of this subtitle, the board may certify the facts to 21 the attorney general or the county attorney of the county where 22 the person maintains a business office. 23 3. If, after an investigation, a board has reason to believe 24 that a person has knowingly engaged in an act or practice that 25 constitutes a violation of this subtitle, the board may submit 26 the information to the attorney general of any state, or other 27 appropriate law enforcement official, who, in such official’s 28 discretion, may initiate an appropriate criminal proceeding. 29 4. Evidence of the commission of a single act prohibited 30 by this subtitle, chapters 148 through 157, chapter 272C, or 31 chapters 542 through 544C is sufficient to justify a penalty, 32 injunction, restraining order, or conviction, without evidence 33 of a general course of conduct. 34 Sec. 60. Section 147.87, subsection 2, Code 2026, is amended 35 -23- LSB 5537DP (10) 91 ss/ko 23/ 83
S.F. _____ H.F. _____ to read as follows: 1 2. The department may administratively close a complaint 2 that does not allege a violation of this chapter , the board’s 3 enabling statute, or a rule of the board , if the complaint 4 does not allege harm to the public, or if the complaint is 5 referred to another agency or law enforcement . The board may 6 administratively terminate an investigation if the alleged 7 violation of this chapter, the board’s enabling statute, or 8 rule of the board is not substantiated or does not merit 9 discipline. 10 Sec. 61. Section 147.88, Code 2026, is amended to read as 11 follows: 12 147.88 Inspections and investigations. 13 1. The department may perform inspections and 14 investigations as required by this subtitle . 15 2. The department shall employ personnel pursuant to 16 chapter 8A, subchapter IV, to perform duties related to 17 inspection and investigation functions under this subtitle. 18 The costs and expenses of inspectors and investigators shall be 19 paid from funds appropriated to the department. 20 3. The department may employ clerical assistants pursuant 21 to chapter 8A, subchapter IV, to administer and enforce this 22 subtitle. The costs and expenses of clerical assistants shall 23 be paid from funds appropriated to the department. 24 4. Investigators authorized by a board or the department 25 shall have the powers and status of peace officers when 26 enforcing this subtitle, chapters 148 through 157 except 148D, 27 chapter 272C, and chapters 542 through 544C. 28 5. If an investigation pursuant to this subtitle, chapters 29 148 through 157 except 148D, chapter 272C, or chapters 542 30 through 544C, reveals that an unlicensed person has acted in 31 the capacity of a licensed person or entity, the board or 32 department shall issue a cease and desist order, and may impose 33 a civil penalty not to exceed one thousand dollars. 34 Sec. 62. Section 147.92, Code 2026, is amended to read as 35 -24- LSB 5537DP (10) 91 ss/ko 24/ 83
S.F. _____ H.F. _____ follows: 1 147.92 Attorney general. 2 Upon request of a board , the attorney general shall 3 institute in the name of the state the proper proceedings 4 against any person charged by the board with violating any 5 provision of this or the following chapters of this subtitle , 6 chapters 147 through 157, chapter 272C, or chapters 542 through 7 544C . 8 Sec. 63. Section 148.3, subsections 2 and 3, Code 2026, are 9 amended by striking the subsections. 10 Sec. 64. Section 148.5, Code 2026, is amended to read as 11 follows: 12 148.5 Resident physician license. 13 A physician, who is a graduate of a medical school or 14 college of osteopathic medicine and surgery and is serving as a 15 resident physician who is not otherwise licensed to practice 16 medicine and surgery or osteopathic medicine and surgery in 17 this state, shall be required to obtain from the board a 18 license to practice as a resident physician. The license shall 19 be designated “Resident Physician License” and shall authorize 20 the licensee to serve as a resident physician only, under 21 the supervision of a licensed practitioner of medicine and 22 surgery or osteopathic medicine and surgery, in an institution 23 approved for such training by the board. A license shall be 24 valid for a duration as determined by the board department by 25 rule . The fee for each license shall be set by the board to 26 cover the administrative costs of issuing the license. The 27 board shall determine in each instance those eligible for a 28 license, whether or not examinations shall be given, and the 29 type of examinations. Requirements of the law pertaining 30 to regular permanent licensure shall not be mandatory for a 31 resident physician license except as specifically designated by 32 the board. The granting of a resident physician license does 33 not in any way indicate that the person licensed is necessarily 34 eligible for regular permanent licensure, or that the board in 35 -25- LSB 5537DP (10) 91 ss/ko 25/ 83
S.F. _____ H.F. _____ any way is obligated to license the individual. 1 Sec. 65. Section 148.11, subsection 3, Code 2026, is amended 2 to read as follows: 3 3. The board shall establish a fee for initial issuance and 4 renewal of a special license. The board shall establish rules 5 for granting and renewing a special license consistent with 6 those for permanent licenses. 7 Sec. 66. Section 148.11A, subsection 2, Code 2026, is 8 amended to read as follows: 9 2. An application for an administrative medicine license 10 shall be made to the board. An applicant for an administrative 11 medicine license shall meet all of the requirements established 12 in section 148.3 and any additional requirements established by 13 the board by rule. The board shall also adopt rules governing 14 the initial issuance and renewal of administrative medicine 15 licenses and establishing fees therefor. All license and 16 renewal fees shall be paid to the board. 17 Sec. 67. Section 148B.2, Code 2026, is amended by adding the 18 following new subsection: 19 NEW SUBSECTION . 1A. “Department” means the department of 20 inspections, appeals, and licensing. 21 Sec. 68. Section 148B.4, Code 2026, is amended to read as 22 follows: 23 148B.4 Limited permit. 24 1. A limited permit to practice occupational therapy may 25 be granted to a person who has completed the academic and 26 field work requirements for occupational therapists under 27 this chapter and has not yet taken or received the results of 28 the entry-level certification examination. A permit granted 29 pursuant to this subsection shall be valid for a period of 30 time as determined by the board department by rule and shall 31 allow the person to practice occupational therapy under the 32 direction and appropriate supervision of an occupational 33 therapist licensed under this chapter . The permit shall expire 34 when the person is issued a license under section 148B.5 or 35 -26- LSB 5537DP (10) 91 ss/ko 26/ 83
S.F. _____ H.F. _____ if the person is notified that the person did not pass the 1 examination. The limited permit shall not be renewed. 2 2. A limited permit to assist in the practice of 3 occupational therapy may be granted to a person who has 4 completed the academic and field work requirements for 5 occupational therapy assistants under this chapter and has 6 not yet taken or received the results of the entry-level 7 certification examination. A permit granted pursuant to this 8 subsection shall be valid for a period of time as determined 9 by the board department by rule and shall allow the person 10 to assist in the practice of occupational therapy under the 11 direction and appropriate supervision of an occupational 12 therapist licensed under this chapter . The permit shall expire 13 when the person is issued a license under section 148B.5 or 14 if the person is notified that the person did not pass the 15 examination. The limited permit shall not be renewed. 16 Sec. 69. Section 148B.5, unnumbered paragraph 1, Code 2026, 17 is amended to read as follows: 18 An applicant applying for a license as an occupational 19 therapist or as an occupational therapy assistant must file a 20 written an application on forms provided in a manner prescribed 21 by the board, showing to the satisfaction of the board that the 22 applicant meets the following requirements: 23 Sec. 70. Section 148B.7, Code 2026, is amended to read as 24 follows: 25 148B.7 Board of physical and occupational therapy —— powers 26 and duties. 27 The board shall adopt rules relating to professional conduct 28 to carry out the policy of this chapter , chapter 147, and 29 chapter 272C , including but not limited to rules relating to 30 professional licensing and to the establishment of ethical 31 standards of practice for persons holding a license to practice 32 occupational therapy in this state. 33 Sec. 71. Section 148C.3, subsection 1, unnumbered paragraph 34 1, Code 2026, is amended to read as follows: 35 -27- LSB 5537DP (10) 91 ss/ko 27/ 83
S.F. _____ H.F. _____ The board shall adopt rules to govern the licensure of 1 physician assistants. An applicant for licensure shall submit 2 the fee prescribed by the board department and shall meet the 3 requirements established by the board with respect to each of 4 the following: 5 Sec. 72. Section 148C.3, subsection 4, Code 2026, is amended 6 by striking the subsection. 7 Sec. 73. Section 148E.7, Code 2026, is amended to read as 8 follows: 9 148E.7 Duties of board. 10 The board shall adopt rules consistent with this chapter , 11 and chapter 147 , and chapter 272C which are necessary for the 12 performance of its the board’s duties. 13 Sec. 74. Section 148F.3, subsection 5, Code 2026, is amended 14 by striking the subsection. 15 Sec. 75. Section 148G.1, Code 2026, is amended by adding the 16 following new subsection: 17 NEW SUBSECTION . 1A. “Department” means the department of 18 inspections, appeals, and licensing. 19 Sec. 76. Section 148G.6, subsection 1, unnumbered paragraph 20 1, Code 2026, is amended to read as follows: 21 Beginning January 1, 2017, a person seeking licensure as 22 a respiratory care and polysomnography practitioner or as a 23 polysomnographic technologist shall apply to the board and pay 24 the fees established by the board department for the type of 25 license for which the applicant is applying. Beginning with 26 the March 31, 2016, license renewal period, a person licensed 27 as a respiratory care practitioner who seeks a respiratory 28 care and polysomnography practitioner license shall make 29 such application with the application for license renewal 30 and pay the fees established by the board department . The 31 fees established by the board for a respiratory care and 32 polysomnography practitioner license shall not exceed one 33 hundred twenty percent of the cost of a respiratory care 34 practitioner license issued pursuant to chapter 152B or a 35 -28- LSB 5537DP (10) 91 ss/ko 28/ 83
S.F. _____ H.F. _____ polysomnographic technologist license issued pursuant to 1 this section . The application for a respiratory care and 2 polysomnography practitioner license must meet the requirements 3 of this section . Upon receipt of an application, the board 4 shall conduct a background check of the applicant. An 5 application for either type of licensure shall show that the 6 applicant is of good moral character and is at least eighteen 7 years of age, and shall include proof that the person has 8 satisfied one of the following educational requirements: 9 Sec. 77. Section 148G.6, subsection 5, Code 2026, is amended 10 by striking the subsection. 11 Sec. 78. Section 148I.2, subsection 2, paragraph e, Code 12 2026, is amended to read as follows: 13 e. Submit an application fee as prescribed by the board by 14 rule provided in section 147.80 . 15 Sec. 79. Section 148I.4, subsection 1, unnumbered paragraph 16 1, Code 2026, is amended to read as follows: 17 The board shall adopt rules consistent with this chapter , 18 and chapter 147 , and chapter 272C which are necessary for the 19 performance of the board’s duties. The rules shall do all of 20 the following: 21 Sec. 80. Section 148I.4, subsection 1, paragraph m, Code 22 2026, is amended to read as follows: 23 m. Establish Require an annual license fee as provided in 24 section 147.80 . 25 Sec. 81. Section 152.8, subsection 1, Code 2026, is amended 26 to read as follows: 27 1. A license possessed by an applicant from a state 28 which has not adopted the nurse licensure compact contained 29 in section 152E.1 or the advanced practice registered nurse 30 compact contained in section 152E.3 shall be recognized by 31 the board under conditions specified which indicate that the 32 licensee meets all the qualifications required under section 33 152.7 . If a foreign license is recognized, the board may issue 34 a reciprocal license by endorsement without an examination 35 -29- LSB 5537DP (10) 91 ss/ko 29/ 83
S.F. _____ H.F. _____ being required. Recognition shall be based on whether the 1 foreign licensee is qualified to practice nursing. The board 2 may issue a temporary license to a natural person an individual 3 who has completed the requirements of and applied for licensure 4 by endorsement a reciprocal license . The board shall determine 5 the length of time a temporary license shall remain effective. 6 Sec. 82. Section 152B.6, subsection 2, Code 2026, is amended 7 to read as follows: 8 2. The establishment of a system for the licensure of 9 respiratory care practitioners and the establishment and 10 collection of licensure fees . 11 Sec. 83. Section 152B.12, Code 2026, is amended to read as 12 follows: 13 152B.12 Suspension and revocation of licenses. 14 The board may suspend , or revoke or impose probationary 15 conditions upon a license issued pursuant to rules adopted in 16 accordance with section 152B.6 , or decline to renew a license, 17 for a violation of a provision of this chapter, section 147.55, 18 section 272C.10, or rules adopted by the board . 19 Sec. 84. Section 152C.3, subsection 1, paragraph c, Code 20 2026, is amended to read as follows: 21 c. Payment of a reasonable fee required by the board which 22 shall compensate and be retained by the board for the costs of 23 administering this chapter pursuant to section 147.80 . 24 Sec. 85. Section 152C.7, Code 2026, is amended to read as 25 follows: 26 152C.7 Suspension and revocation of licenses. 27 The board may suspend , or revoke, or impose probationary 28 conditions upon a license issued pursuant to rules adopted in 29 accordance with section 152C.3 decline to renew, a license for 30 a violation of a provision of this chapter, section 147.55, 31 section 272C.10, or rules adopted by the board . 32 Sec. 86. Section 152D.3, subsection 2, Code 2026, is amended 33 to read as follows: 34 2. Application and renewal procedures, fees, Applications 35 -30- LSB 5537DP (10) 91 ss/ko 30/ 83
S.F. _____ H.F. _____ and reciprocal agreements shall be provided submitted in 1 accordance with rules adopted by the board pursuant to chapter 2 17A . 3 Sec. 87. Section 152D.5, subsection 1, Code 2026, is amended 4 to read as follows: 5 1. Adopt rules consistent with this chapter , and chapter 6 147 , and chapter 272C which are necessary for the performance 7 of its the board’s duties. 8 Sec. 88. Section 152D.5, subsection 4, Code 2026, is amended 9 by striking the subsection. 10 Sec. 89. Section 153.12, Code 2026, is amended to read as 11 follows: 12 153.12 Board and department defined. 13 As used in this chapter , “board” : 14 1. “Board” means the dental board created under chapter 147 . 15 2. “Department” means the department of inspections, 16 appeals, and licensing. 17 Sec. 90. Section 153.22, Code 2026, is amended to read as 18 follows: 19 153.22 Resident license. 20 A dentist or dental hygienist who is serving only as a 21 resident, intern, or graduate student and who is not licensed 22 to practice in this state is required to obtain from the board 23 a temporary or special license to practice as a resident, 24 intern, or graduate student. The license shall be designated 25 “Resident License” and shall authorize the licensee to serve 26 as a resident, intern, or graduate student only, under the 27 supervision of a licensed practitioner, in an institution 28 approved for this purpose by the board. Such license shall 29 be renewed at the discretion of the board. The fee for a 30 resident license and the renewal fee shall be set by the board 31 based upon the cost of issuance of the license. The board 32 shall determine in each instance those eligible for a resident 33 license, whether or not examinations shall be given, and the 34 type of examination. None of the requirements for regular 35 -31- LSB 5537DP (10) 91 ss/ko 31/ 83
S.F. _____ H.F. _____ permanent licensure are mandatory for resident licensure except 1 as specifically designated by the board. The issuance of a 2 resident license shall not in any way indicate that the person 3 so licensed is necessarily eligible for regular licensure or 4 that the board is obligated to so license the person. The 5 board may revoke a resident license at any time it shall 6 determine either that the caliber of work done by a licensee 7 or the type of supervision being given such licensee does not 8 conform to reasonable standards established by the board. 9 Sec. 91. Section 153.33, subsection 1, paragraph b, Code 10 2026, is amended by striking the paragraph. 11 Sec. 92. Section 153.33, subsection 1, paragraph e, Code 12 2026, is amended to read as follows: 13 e. To promulgate adopt rules as may be necessary to 14 implement the provisions of this chapter , chapter 147, and 15 chapter 272C . 16 Sec. 93. Section 153.33, subsections 3 and 4, Code 2026, are 17 amended by striking the subsections. 18 Sec. 94. Section 153.37, Code 2026, is amended to read as 19 follows: 20 153.37 Dental college and dental hygiene program faculty 21 permits. 22 The board may issue a faculty permit entitling the holder 23 to practice dentistry or dental hygiene within a college of 24 dentistry or a dental hygiene program and affiliated teaching 25 facilities as an adjunct to the faculty member’s teaching 26 position, associated responsibilities, and functions. The dean 27 of the college of dentistry or chairperson of a dental hygiene 28 program shall certify to the board those bona fide members of 29 the college’s or a dental hygiene program’s faculty who are not 30 licensed and registered to practice dentistry or dental hygiene 31 in Iowa. Any faculty member so certified shall, prior to 32 commencing the member’s duties in the college of dentistry or a 33 dental hygiene program, make written application to the board 34 for a permit. The permit shall be for a period determined by 35 -32- LSB 5537DP (10) 91 ss/ko 32/ 83
S.F. _____ H.F. _____ the board and may be renewed at the discretion of the board. 1 The fee for the faculty permit and the renewal shall be set by 2 the board based upon the administrative cost of issuance of 3 the permit. The fee shall be deposited in the same manner as 4 fees provided for in section 147.82 . The faculty permit shall 5 be valid during the time the holder remains a member of the 6 faculty and shall subject the holder to all provisions of this 7 chapter . 8 Sec. 95. Section 154A.13, Code 2026, is amended to read as 9 follows: 10 154A.13 Temporary permit. 11 A person who has not been licensed as a hearing aid 12 specialist may obtain a temporary permit from the department 13 upon completion of the application accompanied by the written 14 verification of employment from a licensed hearing aid 15 specialist. The department shall issue a temporary permit 16 for two years which that shall not be renewed or reissued for 17 more than a total of two years . The fee for issuance of the 18 temporary permit shall be set by the department in accordance 19 with the provisions for establishment of fees by boards in 20 section 147.80 . The temporary permit entitles an applicant to 21 engage in the fitting or selection and sale of hearing aids 22 under the supervision of a person holding a valid license or an 23 audiologist licensed pursuant to chapter 154F . 24 Sec. 96. Section 154B.6, subsections 3 and 4, Code 2026, are 25 amended to read as follows: 26 3. A person who possesses a doctoral degree in psychology 27 from an institution approved by the board but who has not 28 completed the other requirements for licensure under this 29 section may apply for a provisional license. The license shall 30 be designated as a “provisional license in psychology”. The 31 provisional license shall authorize the licensee to practice 32 psychology under the supervision of a supervisor who meets the 33 qualifications determined by the board by rule. A provisional 34 license shall be valid for a period of two years. The fee for 35 -33- LSB 5537DP (10) 91 ss/ko 33/ 83
S.F. _____ H.F. _____ a provisional license shall be set by the board to cover the 1 administrative costs of issuance. The board shall also set a 2 fee for renewal of a provisional license. 3 4. A person who is enrolled in a doctoral degree program in 4 psychology at an institution approved by the board but who has 5 not completed the other requirements for licensure under this 6 section may apply for a provisional license during the person’s 7 internship program. The license shall be designated as a 8 “provisional license in psychology”. The provisional license 9 shall authorize the licensee to practice psychology under 10 the supervision of a supervisor who meets the qualifications 11 determined by the board by rule. A provisional license shall 12 be valid for a period of two years. The fee for a provisional 13 license shall be set by the board to cover the administrative 14 costs of issuance. The board shall also set a fee for renewal 15 of a provisional license. 16 Sec. 97. Section 154B.13, subsection 1, paragraph a, Code 17 2026, is amended to read as follows: 18 a. Procedures to obtain a conditional prescription 19 certificate, a prescription certificate, and a renewal of 20 a prescription certificate. The board may set reasonable 21 application and renewal fees. 22 Sec. 98. Section 154C.3, subsection 3, Code 2026, is amended 23 to read as follows: 24 3. License renewal and continuing education. Licenses 25 The terms of each license shall be renewed biennially, and 26 licensees determined by the department of inspections, appeals, 27 and licensing by rule. Licensees shall pay a fee for renewal 28 as determined by the board department of inspections, appeals, 29 and licensing and shall present evidence satisfactory to the 30 board that the licensee has satisfied continuing education 31 requirements as determined by the board. The board shall 32 not limit the number of continuing education credits that 33 may be obtained online in satisfying continuing education 34 requirements, provided that any online program providing 35 -34- LSB 5537DP (10) 91 ss/ko 34/ 83
S.F. _____ H.F. _____ continuing education credits online shall comply with standards 1 set by the board. 2 Sec. 99. Section 154D.7, Code 2026, is amended to read as 3 follows: 4 154D.7 Temporary license —— marital and family therapy —— 5 mental health counseling —— fees. 6 Any person who has fulfilled all of the requirements for 7 licensure under section 154D.2 , except for having completed 8 the postgraduate supervised clinical experience requirement as 9 determined by the board by rule, may apply to the board for a 10 temporary license. The license shall be designated “temporary 11 license in marital and family therapy” or “temporary license in 12 mental health counseling” and shall authorize the licensee to 13 practice marital and family therapy or mental health counseling 14 under the supervision of a qualified supervisor as determined 15 by the board by rule. The license shall be valid for three 16 years and may be renewed at the discretion of the board. The 17 fee for a temporary license shall be set by the board to 18 cover the administrative costs of issuing the license, and if 19 renewed, a renewal fee as set by the board shall be required. 20 Sec. 100. Section 154D.8, unnumbered paragraph 1, Code 21 2026, is amended to read as follows: 22 An applicant who has been a licensed marital and family 23 therapist or licensed mental health counselor under the laws 24 of another jurisdiction may file an application with the board 25 for licensure by endorsement reciprocity . The board shall 26 adopt rules requiring an applicant for licensure by endorsement 27 reciprocity to do all of the following: 28 Sec. 101. Section 154E.2, subsection 1, Code 2026, is 29 amended to read as follows: 30 1. Adopt rules consistent with this chapter , and with 31 chapter 147 , and chapter 272C which are necessary for the 32 performance of its the board’s duties. 33 Sec. 102. Section 154E.3A, Code 2026, is amended to read as 34 follows: 35 -35- LSB 5537DP (10) 91 ss/ko 35/ 83
S.F. _____ H.F. _____ 154E.3A Temporary license. 1 An individual who does not meet the requirements for 2 licensure by examination pursuant to section 154E.3 may apply 3 for or renew a temporary license. The temporary license 4 shall authorize the licensee to practice as a sign language 5 interpreter or transliterator under the direct supervision 6 of a sign language interpreter or transliterator licensed 7 pursuant to section 154E.3 . The temporary license shall be 8 valid for two years one year and may only be renewed one time 9 in accordance with standards established by rule be renewed at 10 the discretion of the board . An individual shall not practice 11 for more than a total of four years under a temporary license. 12 The board may revoke a temporary license if it determines that 13 the temporary licensee has violated standards established by 14 rule. The board may adopt requirements for temporary licensure 15 to implement this section . 16 Sec. 103. Section 154E.3B, subsection 3, Code 2026, is 17 amended to read as follows: 18 3. The board shall adopt rules pursuant to chapter 17A , 19 and consistent with chapters 147 and 272C, for the process of 20 applying for, granting, suspending, reinstating, renewing, and 21 revoking a license issued pursuant to this section . 22 Sec. 104. Section 154F.5, Code 2026, is amended to read as 23 follows: 24 154F.5 Temporary clinical license —— fee. 25 Any person who has fulfilled all of the requirements for 26 licensure under this chapter , except for having completed the 27 nine months’ clinical experience requirement as provided in 28 section 154F.3, subsection 1 or 2 , may apply to the board for a 29 temporary clinical license. The license shall be designated 30 “temporary clinical license in speech pathology” or “temporary 31 clinical license in audiology” and shall authorize the licensee 32 to practice speech pathology or audiology under the supervision 33 of a licensed speech pathologist or licensed audiologist, as 34 appropriate. The license shall be valid for one year and 35 -36- LSB 5537DP (10) 91 ss/ko 36/ 83
S.F. _____ H.F. _____ may be renewed at the discretion of the board. The fee for 1 a temporary clinical license shall be set by the board to 2 cover the administrative costs of issuing the license, and if 3 renewed, a renewal fee as set by the board shall be required. A 4 temporary clinical license shall be issued only upon evidence 5 satisfactory to the board that the applicant will be supervised 6 by a person licensed as a speech pathologist or audiologist, 7 as appropriate. 8 Sec. 105. Section 154F.6, Code 2026, is amended to read as 9 follows: 10 154F.6 Temporary permit. 11 The board may, at its discretion, issue a temporary permit 12 to a nonresident authorizing the permittee to practice 13 speech pathology or audiology in this state for a period 14 not to exceed three months whenever, in the opinion of the 15 board, a need exists and the permittee , in the opinion of the 16 board, possesses the necessary qualifications which shall be 17 substantially equivalent to those required for licensure by 18 this chapter . 19 Sec. 106. Section 155.4, Code 2026, is amended to read as 20 follows: 21 155.4 Licensing function. 22 The board shall license nursing home administrators in 23 accordance with this chapter , chapter 147 , chapter 272C , and 24 rules issued by the board. A nursing home administrator’s 25 license shall not be transferable and, if not inactive, 26 shall be valid until revoked pursuant to section 147.55 or 27 voluntarily surrendered. 28 Sec. 107. Section 155.5, Code 2026, is amended to read as 29 follows: 30 155.5 License fees. 31 Each person licensed as a nursing home administrator shall 32 be required to must pay a license fee in an amount to be fixed 33 by the board department of inspections, appeals, and licensing . 34 The license shall expire in multiyear intervals determined by 35 -37- LSB 5537DP (10) 91 ss/ko 37/ 83
S.F. _____ H.F. _____ the board department of inspections, appeals, and licensing and 1 be renewable upon payment of a renewal fee. A person who fails 2 to renew a license by the expiration date shall be allowed to 3 do so within thirty days following its expiration, but the 4 board may assess a reasonable penalty. 5 Sec. 108. Section 155A.3, Code 2026, is amended by adding 6 the following new subsection: 7 NEW SUBSECTION . 10A. “Department” means the department of 8 inspections, appeals, and licensing. 9 Sec. 109. Section 155A.7, subsections 1 and 2, Code 2026, 10 are amended to read as follows: 11 1. Registration programs for pharmacist-interns, pharmacy 12 technicians, and pharmacy support persons are established for 13 the purposes of identification, tracking, and disciplinary 14 action for the violation of federal drug laws or regulations, 15 state drug or pharmacy laws, or rules of the board and 16 department . 17 2. A person who is or desires to be a pharmacist-intern, 18 pharmacy technician, or pharmacy support person in this state 19 shall apply to the board for registration on a form prescribed 20 by the board department . 21 a. A pharmacist-intern shall be registered during internship 22 training and thereafter pursuant to rules adopted by the board. 23 b. An applicant for a new pharmacy technician registration 24 or for a pharmacy technician renewal shall provide proof of 25 current certification by a national technician certification 26 authority approved by the board. A person who is in the 27 process of acquiring national certification as a pharmacy 28 technician and who is in training to become a pharmacy 29 technician shall register with the board as a pharmacy 30 technician. 31 Sec. 110. Section 155A.7, subsection 3, unnumbered 32 paragraph 1, Code 2026, is amended to read as follows: 33 The board shall adopt rules pursuant to chapter 17A on 34 matters pertaining to pharmacist-intern, pharmacy technician, 35 -38- LSB 5537DP (10) 91 ss/ko 38/ 83
S.F. _____ H.F. _____ and pharmacy support person registration, renewals, fees, 1 training, national certification for pharmacy technicians, 2 approval of preceptors for pharmacist-interns, and other 3 relevant matters. The department shall adopt rules pursuant to 4 chapter 17A related to registration, renewal, and fees. 5 Sec. 111. Section 155A.8, subsection 4, Code 2026, is 6 amended to read as follows: 7 4. The board department shall specify by rule procedures 8 and fees to renew a pharmacist license and penalties for late 9 renewal or failure to renew a pharmacist license. 10 Sec. 112. Section 155A.13, subsection 2, Code 2026, is 11 amended to read as follows: 12 2. The board department shall specify by rule the licensing 13 procedures to be followed, including specifications of forms 14 for use in applying for a pharmacy license and fees for filing 15 an application. 16 Sec. 113. Section 155A.13, subsection 6, unnumbered 17 paragraph 1, Code 2026, is amended to read as follows: 18 To qualify for a pharmacy license, the applicant shall 19 submit to the board a license fee as determined by the board 20 department and a completed application on a form prescribed 21 by the board department . The application shall include the 22 following and such other information as required by rules of 23 adopted by the board department and shall be given under oath: 24 Sec. 114. Section 155A.13A, subsection 1, unnumbered 25 paragraph 1, Code 2026, is amended to read as follows: 26 A pharmacy located outside of this state that delivers, 27 dispenses, or distributes by any method, prescription drugs 28 or devices to an ultimate user in this state shall obtain 29 a nonresident pharmacy license from the board. The board 30 department shall make available an application form for a 31 nonresident pharmacy license and shall require such information 32 it deems necessary to fulfill the purposes of this section . A 33 nonresident pharmacy shall do all of the following in order to 34 obtain a nonresident pharmacy license from the board: 35 -39- LSB 5537DP (10) 91 ss/ko 39/ 83
S.F. _____ H.F. _____ Sec. 115. Section 155A.13A, subsection 1, paragraph a, Code 1 2026, is amended to read as follows: 2 a. Submit a completed application form and an application 3 fee as determined by the board department . 4 Sec. 116. Section 155A.13C, subsection 1, unnumbered 5 paragraph 1, Code 2026, is amended to read as follows: 6 Any compounding facility that is registered as an 7 outsourcing facility, as defined in 21 U.S.C. §353b, that 8 distributes sterile compounded human drug products without 9 a patient-specific prescription to an authorized agent or 10 practitioner in this state shall obtain an outsourcing facility 11 license from the board prior to engaging in such distribution. 12 If an outsourcing facility dispenses prescription drugs 13 pursuant to patient-specific prescriptions to patients in Iowa, 14 the outsourcing facility shall obtain and maintain a valid Iowa 15 pharmacy license or Iowa nonresident pharmacy license under 16 this chapter . The board department shall make available an 17 application form for an outsourcing facility license and shall 18 require such information it deems necessary to fulfill the 19 purposes of this section . An outsourcing facility shall do all 20 of the following in order to obtain an outsourcing facility 21 license from the board: 22 Sec. 117. Section 155A.13C, subsection 1, paragraph a, Code 23 2026, is amended to read as follows: 24 a. Submit a completed application form and application fee 25 as determined by the board department . 26 Sec. 118. Section 155A.13C, subsection 2, Code 2026, is 27 amended by striking the subsection. 28 Sec. 119. Section 155A.14, Code 2026, is amended to read as 29 follows: 30 155A.14 Renewal of pharmacy license. 31 The board department shall specify by rule the procedures to 32 be followed and the fee to be paid for a renewal certificate, 33 and the penalties for late renewal or failure to renew a 34 pharmacy license. 35 -40- LSB 5537DP (10) 91 ss/ko 40/ 83
S.F. _____ H.F. _____ Sec. 120. Section 155A.17, subsection 3, Code 2026, is 1 amended to read as follows: 2 3. The board shall adopt rules establishing requirements 3 for wholesale distributor licenses , licensure fees, and other 4 relevant matters consistent with the federal Drug Supply Chain 5 Security Act, 21 U.S.C. §360eee et seq. Licensure fees shall 6 be established by the department by rule. 7 Sec. 121. Section 155A.17A, subsection 3, Code 2026, is 8 amended to read as follows: 9 3. The board shall adopt rules establishing requirements 10 for a third-party logistics provider license , licensure fees, 11 and other relevant matters consistent with the federal Drug 12 Supply Chain Security Act, 21 U.S.C. §360eee et seq. Licensure 13 fees shall be established by the department by rule. 14 Sec. 122. Section 155A.43, Code 2026, is amended to read as 15 follows: 16 155A.43 Pharmaceutical collection and disposal program —— 17 annual allocation. 18 Of the fees collected by the board department pursuant to 19 sections 124.301 and 147.80 and this chapter , and retained by 20 the board department pursuant to section 147.82 , the board 21 department may annually allocate a sum deemed by the board 22 department to be adequate for administering the pharmaceutical 23 collection and disposal program. The program shall provide 24 for the management and disposal of unused, excess, and expired 25 pharmaceuticals, including the management and disposal 26 of controlled substances pursuant to state and federal 27 regulations. The board department may contract with one or 28 more vendors for the provision of supplies and services to 29 manage and maintain the program and to safely and appropriately 30 dispose of pharmaceuticals collected through the program. 31 Sec. 123. Section 156.8, Code 2026, is amended to read as 32 follows: 33 156.8 Internships. 34 The board shall, by rule, provide for internships in 35 -41- LSB 5537DP (10) 91 ss/ko 41/ 83
S.F. _____ H.F. _____ mortuary science, and shall regulate the registration , and 1 training , and fee for internships. 2 Sec. 124. Section 156.14, subsection 2, Code 2026, is 3 amended to read as follows: 4 2. The board shall specify by rule the licensing procedures 5 to be followed, including specifications of forms for use in 6 applying for an establishment license and fees for filing an 7 application. The board shall specify by rule minimum standards 8 for professional responsibility in the conduct of a funeral 9 establishment or a cremation establishment. 10 Sec. 125. Section 156.14, subsection 3, unnumbered 11 paragraph 1, Code 2026, is amended to read as follows: 12 To qualify for a funeral establishment or a cremation 13 establishment license, the applicant shall submit to the board 14 a license fee as determined by the board and a completed 15 application on a form prescribed by the board that shall 16 include the following information and be given under oath: 17 Sec. 126. Section 156.15, subsection 2, Code 2026, is 18 amended by adding the following new paragraphs: 19 NEW PARAGRAPH . e. Failed to keep and maintain records 20 required by this chapter or rules adopted under this chapter. 21 NEW PARAGRAPH . f. Violated section 147.55 or 272C.10. 22 Sec. 127. Section 156.15, subsection 3, Code 2026, is 23 amended by striking the subsection. 24 Sec. 128. Section 157.4, subsection 2, Code 2026, is amended 25 to read as follows: 26 2. The fee for a temporary permit shall be established by 27 the board department as provided in section 147.80 . 28 Sec. 129. Section 157.4, subsection 3, paragraph e, Code 29 2026, is amended to read as follows: 30 e. An applicant shall submit an application fee determined 31 by the board department by rule. 32 Sec. 130. Section 157.4B, subsection 3, Code 2026, is 33 amended by striking the subsection. 34 Sec. 131. Section 157.8, subsection 2, paragraph a, Code 35 -42- LSB 5537DP (10) 91 ss/ko 42/ 83
S.F. _____ H.F. _____ 2026, is amended to read as follows: 1 a. The application for a license for a school shall be 2 accompanied by the annual license fee determined pursuant to 3 section 147.80 , and shall state the name and location of the 4 school and such other additional information as the board may 5 require. The license is valid for one year a period determined 6 by the department by rule and may be renewed. 7 Sec. 132. Section 157.8, subsection 3, paragraph c, Code 8 2026, is amended to read as follows: 9 c. A person employed as an instructor in the barbering 10 and cosmetology arts and sciences by a licensed school shall 11 be licensed in the practice and shall possess a separate 12 instructor’s license which shall be renewed biennially on 13 a schedule as determined by the department by rule . An 14 instructor shall file an application with the department on 15 forms prescribed by the board. Requirements for licensure as 16 an instructor shall be determined by the board by rule. 17 Sec. 133. Section 157.9, Code 2026, is amended to read as 18 follows: 19 157.9 License suspension and revocation. 20 Any license issued by the department under the provisions 21 of this chapter may be suspended, revoked, or renewal denied 22 by the board for violation of any provision of this chapter , 23 chapter 147, chapter 272C, or rules promulgated by the board 24 under the provisions of chapter 17A . 25 Sec. 134. Section 157.11, subsection 2, Code 2026, is 26 amended to read as follows: 27 2. The application shall be accompanied by the biennial 28 license fee determined pursuant to section 147.80 . The license 29 is valid for two years a term determined by the department by 30 rule and may be renewed. 31 Sec. 135. Section 272C.3, subsection 2, paragraph a, Code 32 2026, is amended to read as follows: 33 a. Revoke a license, or suspend a license either until 34 further order of the board or for a specified period, upon any 35 -43- LSB 5537DP (10) 91 ss/ko 43/ 83
S.F. _____ H.F. _____ of the grounds specified in section 100D.5 , 105.22 , 147.55 , 1 148.6 , 148B.7 , 152.10 , 153.34 , 154A.24 , 169.13 , 455B.219 , 2 542.10 , 542B.21 , 543B.29 , 544A.13 , 544B.15 , or 602.3203 or 3 chapter 151 or 155 , as applicable, or upon any other grounds 4 specifically provided for in this chapter for revocation of 5 the license of a licensee subject to the jurisdiction of 6 that board, or upon failure of the licensee to comply with a 7 decision of the board imposing licensee discipline. 8 Sec. 136. Section 272C.4, subsection 6, Code 2026, is 9 amended to read as follows: 10 6. Define by rule acts or omissions that are grounds for 11 revocation or suspension of a license under section 100D.5 , 12 105.22 , 147.55 , 148.6 , 148B.7 , 152.10 , 153.34 , 154A.24 , 169.13 , 13 455B.219 , 542.10 , 542B.21 , 543B.29 , 544A.13 , 544B.15 , or 14 602.3203 or chapter 148I , 151 , or 155 , as applicable, and to 15 define by rule acts or omissions that constitute negligence, 16 careless acts, or omissions within the meaning of section 17 272C.3, subsection 2 , paragraph “b” , which licensees are 18 required to report to the board pursuant to section 272C.9, 19 subsection 2 . 20 Sec. 137. Section 272C.5, subsection 2, paragraph c, Code 21 2026, is amended to read as follows: 22 c. Shall state whether the procedures are an alternative 23 to or an addition to the procedures stated in sections 100D.5 , 24 105.23 , 105.24 , 148.6 through 148.9 , 152.10 , 152.11 , 153.33 , 25 and 154A.23 , 542.11 , 542B.22 , 543B.35 , 543B.36 , and 544B.16 . 26 Sec. 138. Section 459.102, subsection 44, Code 2026, is 27 amended to read as follows: 28 44. “Professional engineer” means a person engaged in the 29 practice of engineering as defined in section 542B.2 who is 30 has been issued a certificate of licensure as a professional 31 engineer pursuant to section 542B.17 . 32 Sec. 139. Section 538A.2, subsection 2, paragraph e, Code 33 2026, is amended to read as follows: 34 e. A person licensed as a real estate broker or salesperson , 35 -44- LSB 5537DP (10) 91 ss/ko 44/ 83
S.F. _____ H.F. _____ under section 543B.20 chapter 543B , acting within the course 1 and scope of that license. 2 Sec. 140. Section 542.3, Code 2026, is amended by adding the 3 following new subsections: 4 NEW SUBSECTION . 1A. “Attest and compilation review record” 5 means a file, report, or other information relating to the 6 professional competence of an applicant in the possession of an 7 attest and compilation review team, or information concerning 8 an attest and compilation services review developed by a review 9 team in the possession of an applicant. 10 NEW SUBSECTION . 1B. “Attest and compilation review report” 11 means a study, appraisal, or review of one or more aspects of a 12 certified public accounting firm’s compliance with applicable 13 accounting, auditing, and other attestation standards adopted 14 by generally recognized standard-setting bodies. 15 NEW SUBSECTION . 1C. “Attest and compilation review team” 16 means a person or organization participating in an attest and 17 compilation review function, but does not include the board. 18 NEW SUBSECTION . 1D. “Attest and compilation services 19 review” means a study, appraisal, or review of one or more 20 aspects of the professional work of a licensee or firm that 21 performs attest or compilation services, by a licensed person 22 or persons who are not affiliated with the licensee or firm 23 being reviewed. “Attest and compilation services review” does 24 not include a peer review conducted pursuant to chapter 272C in 25 connection with a disciplinary investigation. 26 Sec. 141. Section 542.3, subsections 19, 20, 21, and 22, 27 Code 2026, are amended by striking the subsections. 28 Sec. 142. Section 542.4, subsection 1, unnumbered paragraph 29 1, Code 2026, is amended to read as follows: 30 An Iowa accountancy examining board is created within the 31 department of inspections, appeals, and licensing pursuant to 32 section 147.13 to administer and enforce this chapter . 33 Sec. 143. Section 542.4, subsection 1, paragraphs a, b, 34 c, d, e, f, and g, Code 2026, are amended by striking the 35 -45- LSB 5537DP (10) 91 ss/ko 45/ 83
S.F. _____ H.F. _____ paragraphs. 1 Sec. 144. Section 542.4, subsections 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, and 8, 2 Code 2026, are amended by striking the subsections. 3 Sec. 145. Section 542.4, subsection 9, paragraph b, Code 4 2026, is amended by striking the paragraph. 5 Sec. 146. Section 542.4, subsection 9, paragraphs q and t, 6 Code 2026, are amended to read as follows: 7 q. Rules regarding peer attest and compilation services 8 review that may be required to be performed under this chapter . 9 t. Such other rules as the board deems necessary or 10 appropriate for administering this chapter , including but not 11 limited to rules establishing fees and rules of professional 12 conduct, pertaining to corporations or limited liability 13 companies practicing accounting, which the board deems 14 consistent with or required by the public welfare. The 15 board may adopt rules governing the style, name, and title of 16 corporations and limited liability companies and governing the 17 affiliation of corporations and limited liability companies 18 with other organizations. 19 Sec. 147. Section 542.5, subsection 1, Code 2026, is amended 20 to read as follows: 21 1. A certificate as a certified public accountant may 22 be granted to a person of good moral character who makes 23 application pursuant to section 542.6 and who satisfies the 24 education, experience, and examination requirements of this 25 section and rules adopted pursuant to this section . 26 Sec. 148. Section 542.5, subsections 6, 10, and 11, Code 27 2026, are amended by striking the subsections. 28 Sec. 149. Section 542.6, Code 2026, is amended to read as 29 follows: 30 542.6 Issuance and renewal of certificates —— maintenance of 31 competency. 32 1. a. The board shall issue a certificate to a person who 33 makes application on a form prescribed and furnished by the 34 board and who demonstrates either of the following: 35 -46- LSB 5537DP (10) 91 ss/ko 46/ 83
S.F. _____ H.F. _____ (1) That the person’s qualifications, including where 1 applicable the qualifications prescribed by section 542.5 , 2 satisfy the requirements of this section , or that the person 3 holds a certificate issued under prior law. 4 (2) That the person holds in good standing a certificate or 5 license to practice as a certified public accountant in another 6 state or equivalent designation from a foreign country, and is 7 eligible under the substantial equivalency or other provisions 8 of section 542.19 . 9 b. The holder of a certificate issued under this section 10 by the board shall only provide attest services in a certified 11 public accounting firm that is issued a permit under section 12 542.7 , or through a certified public accounting firm with a 13 practice privilege under section 542.20 . 14 2. A certificate shall be initially issued, and renewed, 15 for a period of not more than three years, but in any event 16 shall expire on a date specified by rule. A person who fails 17 to renew a certificate as a certified public accountant by the 18 expiration date shall be allowed to do so within thirty days 19 following its expiration, but the board may assess a reasonable 20 penalty. The board shall specify by rule the conditions under 21 which a lapsed certificate may be reinstated, including the 22 imposition of administrative penalties. 23 3. A certificate holder, for renewal of a certificate 24 under this section , shall participate in a program of learning 25 designed to maintain professional competency. Such program 26 of learning must comply with rules adopted by the board. The 27 board, by rule, may grant an exception to this requirement 28 for a certificate holder who does not perform or offer to 29 perform for the public one or more kinds of services involving 30 the use of accounting or auditing skills, including issuance 31 of reports on financial statements or the use of one or more 32 kinds of management advisory, financial advisory, or consulting 33 services, or the preparation of tax returns or the furnishing 34 of advice on tax matters. A certificate holder entitled to an 35 -47- LSB 5537DP (10) 91 ss/ko 47/ 83
S.F. _____ H.F. _____ exception by rule of the board shall place the word “inactive” 1 adjacent to the holder’s certified public accountant title on 2 any business card, letterhead, or other document or device, 3 with the exception of the certificate holder’s certified public 4 accountant certificate, on which the certificate holder’s 5 certified public accountant title appears. 6 4. The board shall charge an application fee for initial 7 issuance or renewal of a certificate in an amount prescribed by 8 the board by rule. 9 5. An applicant for initial issuance or renewal of a 10 certificate shall list in the application all states in which 11 the applicant has applied for or holds a certificate, license, 12 or permit and list any past denial, revocation, or suspension 13 of a certificate, license, or permit. A holder of or applicant 14 for a certificate under this section shall notify the board 15 in writing, within thirty days after its occurrence, of any 16 issuance, denial, revocation, or suspension of a certificate, 17 license, or permit by another state. 18 6. 2. The board, by rule, shall require as a condition for 19 renewal of a certificate under this section , by any certificate 20 holder who performs compilation services for the public other 21 than through a certified public accounting firm or licensed 22 public accounting firm, that such individual undergo, no more 23 frequently than once every three years, a peer an attest and 24 compilation services review conducted in such manner as the 25 board shall by rule specify, and such review shall include 26 verification that such individual has met the competency 27 requirements set out in professional standards for such 28 services. The provisions of section 542.7, subsections 10, 11, 29 and 12 , shall apply to the peer attest and compilation services 30 review required in this subsection . 31 Sec. 150. Section 542.7, subsections 2, 5, and 6, Code 2026, 32 are amended by striking the subsections. 33 Sec. 151. Section 542.7, subsection 8, paragraphs a and b, 34 Code 2026, are amended to read as follows: 35 -48- LSB 5537DP (10) 91 ss/ko 48/ 83
S.F. _____ H.F. _____ a. The board, by rule, shall require as a condition 1 of renewal of a permit to practice as a certified public 2 accounting firm, that an applicant undergo, no more frequently 3 than once every three years, a peer an attest and compilation 4 services review conducted in such manner as the board 5 specifies. The review shall include a verification that any 6 individual in the firm who is responsible for supervising 7 attest and compilation services and who signs or authorizes 8 someone to sign the accountant’s report on behalf of the firm 9 meets the competency requirements set forth in the professional 10 standards for such services. 11 b. Such rules shall include reasonable provision for 12 compliance by an applicant showing that the applicant, 13 within the preceding three years, has undergone a peer an 14 attest and compilation services review that is a satisfactory 15 equivalent to the peer review required under this subsection . 16 An applicant’s completion of a peer review program endorsed 17 or supported by the American institute of certified public 18 accountants, or other substantially similar review as 19 determined by the board, satisfies the requirements of this 20 subsection . 21 Sec. 152. Section 542.7, subsection 9, paragraph a, Code 22 2026, is amended to read as follows: 23 a. The applicant does not engage in, and does not intend to 24 engage in during the following year, financial reporting areas 25 of practice, including but not limited to audits, compilations, 26 and reviews. An applicant granted a waiver pursuant to this 27 paragraph shall immediately notify the board if the applicant 28 engages in such practice, and shall be subject to peer an 29 attest and compilation services review. 30 Sec. 153. Section 542.7, subsections 10, 11, and 12, Code 31 2026, are amended to read as follows: 32 10. a. Peer Attest and compilation review records are 33 privileged and confidential, and are not subject to discovery, 34 subpoena, or other means of legal compulsion. Peer Attest 35 -49- LSB 5537DP (10) 91 ss/ko 49/ 83
S.F. _____ H.F. _____ and compilation review records are not admissible in evidence 1 in a judicial, administrative, or arbitration proceeding. 2 Unless the subject of a peer an attest and compilation review 3 timely objects in writing to the administering entity of 4 the peer attest and compilation services review program , 5 the administering entity shall make available to the board 6 within thirty days of the issuance of the peer attest and 7 compilation services review acceptance letter the final peer 8 attest and compilation review report or such peer attest and 9 compilation review records as are designated by the peer 10 attest and compilation services review program in which the 11 administering entity participates. The subject of a peer an 12 attest and compilation services review may voluntarily submit 13 the final peer attest and compilation review report directly 14 to the board. Information or documents discoverable from 15 sources other than a peer an attest and compilation review 16 team do not become nondiscoverable from such other sources 17 because they are made available to or are in the possession of 18 a peer an attest and compilation review team. Information or 19 documents publicly available from the American institute of 20 certified public accountants relating to quality or peer review 21 are not privileged or confidential under this subsection . A 22 person or organization participating in the peer an attest 23 and compilation services review process shall not testify as 24 to the findings, recommendations, evaluations, or opinions of 25 a peer an attest and compilation review team in a judicial, 26 administrative, or arbitration proceeding. 27 b. However, notwithstanding any provision of this subsection 28 to the contrary, peer attest and compilation review reports 29 concerning the office of auditor of state shall be considered a 30 public record pursuant to chapter 22 . 31 11. A person is not liable as a result of an act, omission, 32 or decision made in connection with the person’s service on a 33 peer an attest and compilation review team, unless the act, 34 omission, or decision is made with actual malice. A person 35 -50- LSB 5537DP (10) 91 ss/ko 50/ 83
S.F. _____ H.F. _____ is not liable as a result of providing information to a peer 1 an attest and compilation review team, or for disclosure of 2 privileged matters to a peer an attest and compilation review 3 team. 4 12. The costs of the peer an attest and compilation services 5 review shall be paid by the applicant. 6 Sec. 154. Section 542.8, subsection 1, paragraph b, 7 unnumbered paragraph 1, Code 2026, is amended to read as 8 follows: 9 The applicant has satisfactorily completed the examination 10 prescribed in subsection 2 by the board by rule after having 11 met one of the following: 12 Sec. 155. Section 542.8, subsections 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 9, 13 10, 11, 14, and 15, Code 2026, are amended by striking the 14 subsections. 15 Sec. 156. Section 542.8, subsections 17, 19, 20, 21, and 22, 16 Code 2026, are amended to read as follows: 17 17. The board, by rule, shall require as a condition of 18 renewal of a permit to practice as a licensed public accounting 19 firm, that an applicant undergo, no more frequently than once 20 every three years, a peer an attest and compilation services 21 review conducted in such manner as the board specifies. The 22 review shall include verification that any individual in the 23 firm who is responsible for supervising compilation services 24 and who signs or authorizes someone to sign the accountant’s 25 report on a financial statement on behalf of the firm meets 26 the competency requirements set forth in the professional 27 standards for such services. Such rules shall include 28 reasonable provision for compliance by an applicant showing 29 that the applicant, within the preceding three years, has 30 undergone a peer an attest and compilation services review 31 that is a satisfactory equivalent to the peer attest and 32 compilation services review required under this subsection . 33 An applicant’s completion of a peer an attest and compilation 34 services review program endorsed or supported by the national 35 -51- LSB 5537DP (10) 91 ss/ko 51/ 83
S.F. _____ H.F. _____ society of accountants, or other substantially similar review 1 as determined by the board, satisfies the requirements of this 2 subsection . 3 19. Peer Attest and compilation review records are 4 privileged and confidential, and are not subject to discovery, 5 subpoena, or other means of legal compulsion. Peer Attest and 6 compilation review records are not admissible in evidence in a 7 judicial, administrative, or arbitration proceeding. Unless 8 the subject of a peer an attest and compilation services 9 review timely objects in writing to the administering entity 10 of the peer attest and compilation services review program , 11 the administering entity shall make available to the board 12 within thirty days of the issuance of the peer attest and 13 compilation services review acceptance letter the final peer 14 attest and compilation review report or such peer attest and 15 compilation review records as are designated by the peer 16 attest and compilation services review program in which the 17 administering entity participates. The subject of a peer an 18 attest and compilation services review may voluntarily submit 19 the final peer attest and compilation review report directly to 20 the board. Information or documents discoverable from sources 21 other than a peer an attest and compilation review team do not 22 become nondiscoverable from such other sources because they are 23 made available to or are in the possession of a peer an attest 24 and compilation review team. Information or documents publicly 25 available from the national society of accountants relating to 26 quality or peer attest and compilation services review are not 27 privileged or confidential under this subsection . A person or 28 organization participating in the peer attest and compilation 29 services review process shall not testify as to the findings, 30 recommendations, evaluations, or opinions of a peer an attest 31 and compilation review team in a judicial, administrative, or 32 arbitration proceeding. 33 20. A person is not liable as a result of an act, omission, 34 or decision made in connection with the person’s service in a 35 -52- LSB 5537DP (10) 91 ss/ko 52/ 83
S.F. _____ H.F. _____ peer an attest and compilation review team, unless the act, 1 omission, or decision is made with actual malice. A person 2 is not liable as a result of providing information to a peer 3 an attest and compilation review team, or for disclosure of 4 privileged matters to a peer an attest and compilation review 5 team. 6 21. The costs of the peer attest and compilation services 7 review shall be paid by the applicant. 8 22. The board, by rule, shall require as a condition for 9 renewal of a license under this section by any license holder 10 who performs compilation services for the public other than 11 through a licensed public accounting firm or a certified 12 public accounting firm, that such individual undergo, no more 13 frequently than once every three years, a peer an attest and 14 compilation services review conducted in such manner as the 15 board shall by rule specify, and such review shall include 16 verification that such individual has met the competency 17 requirements set out in professional standards for such 18 services. 19 Sec. 157. Section 542.8, subsection 18, paragraph a, Code 20 2026, is amended to read as follows: 21 a. The applicant does not engage in, and does not intend 22 to engage in during the following year, financial reporting 23 areas of practice, including but not limited to compilations. 24 An applicant granted a waiver pursuant to this paragraph shall 25 immediately notify the board if the applicant engages in such 26 practice, and shall be subject to peer attest and compilation 27 services review. 28 Sec. 158. Section 542.9, Code 2026, is amended to read as 29 follows: 30 542.9 Appointment of secretary of state as agent. 31 Application for Issuance of a certificate under section 32 542.6 , or application for a license under section 542.8 , a 33 permit to practice under section 542.7 , or a certificate under 34 section 542.19 by a person or a firm not a resident of this 35 -53- LSB 5537DP (10) 91 ss/ko 53/ 83
S.F. _____ H.F. _____ state constitutes appointment of the secretary of state as 1 the applicant’s agent upon whom process may be served in any 2 action or proceeding against the applicant arising out of 3 a transaction or operation connected with or incidental to 4 services performed by the applicant while a licensee within 5 this state. 6 Sec. 159. Section 542.10, subsection 1, unnumbered 7 paragraph 1, Code 2026, is amended to read as follows: 8 After notice and hearing pursuant to section 542.11 , the 9 board may revoke, suspend for a period of time not to exceed 10 two years , or refuse to renew a license; reprimand, censure, 11 or limit the scope of practice of any licensee; impose an 12 administrative penalty not to exceed one thousand dollars 13 per violation against an individual licensee or ten thousand 14 dollars per violation against a firm licensee; require remedial 15 actions; or place any licensee on probation; all with or 16 without terms, conditions, and in combinations of remedies, for 17 any one or more of the following reasons: 18 Sec. 160. Section 542.10, subsection 3, Code 2026, is 19 amended to read as follows: 20 3. In lieu of or in addition to any remedy specifically 21 provided in subsection 1 , the board may require a licensee to 22 satisfy a peer an attest and compilation services review or 23 desk review process on such terms as the board may specify, 24 satisfactorily complete a continuing education program, or such 25 additional remedies as the board may specify by rule. 26 Sec. 161. Section 542.13, subsection 13, paragraph c, Code 27 2026, is amended to read as follows: 28 c. Undergoes, no less frequently than once every three 29 years, a peer an attest and compilation services review 30 conducted in a manner as specified by the board. The review 31 shall include verification that such individual has met the 32 competency requirements set out in professional standards for 33 such services. 34 Sec. 162. Section 542.14, subsections 1 and 5, Code 2026, 35 -54- LSB 5537DP (10) 91 ss/ko 54/ 83
S.F. _____ H.F. _____ are amended by striking the subsections. 1 Sec. 163. Section 542.14, subsection 2, Code 2026, is 2 amended to read as follows: 3 2. In addition to a criminal penalty provided for in 4 section 542.15 chapter 147 , the board may issue an order to 5 require compliance with section 542.13 or 542.20 or to revoke a 6 practice privilege under section 542.20 , and may impose a civil 7 penalty not to exceed one thousand dollars for each offense 8 upon a person who is not a licensee under this chapter and who 9 engages in conduct prohibited by section 542.13 or 542.20 . 10 Each day of a continued violation constitutes a separate 11 offense. The board may impose a penalty up to ten thousand 12 dollars per violation against a firm that violates section 13 542.13 or 542.20 . 14 Sec. 164. Section 542.17, subsection 1, Code 2026, is 15 amended to read as follows: 16 1. A licensee shall not voluntarily disclose information 17 communicated to the licensee by a client relating to and 18 in connection with services rendered to the client by the 19 licensee, except with the permission of the client, or an 20 heir, successor, or personal representative of the client. 21 Such information is deemed to be confidential. However, this 22 section shall not be construed as prohibiting the disclosure of 23 information required to be disclosed by the standards of the 24 public accounting profession in reporting on the examination of 25 financial statements or in the performance of an attest service 26 or as prohibiting disclosures in a court proceeding, in an 27 investigation or proceeding under this chapter or chapter 272C , 28 in an ethical investigation conducted by a private professional 29 organization, in the course of a peer an attest and compilation 30 services review, to another person active in the licensee’s 31 firm performing services for that client on a need-to-know 32 basis, to persons associated with the investigative entity who 33 need this information for the sole purpose of assuring quality 34 control, or as otherwise required by law. 35 -55- LSB 5537DP (10) 91 ss/ko 55/ 83
S.F. _____ H.F. _____ Sec. 165. Section 542.18, subsection 1, Code 2026, is 1 amended to read as follows: 2 1. Subject to section 542.17 , all statements, records, 3 schedules, working papers, and memoranda made by a licensee or 4 a partner, shareholder, officer, director, member, manager, 5 or employee of a licensee, incident to, or in the course of, 6 rendering services to a client, except reports submitted by 7 the licensee to the client and except for records that are 8 part of the client’s records, are the property of the licensee 9 in the absence of an express agreement between the licensee 10 and the client to the contrary. Such statement, record, 11 schedule, working paper, or memorandum shall not be sold, 12 transferred, or bequeathed, without the consent of the client 13 or the client’s personal representative or assignee, to anyone 14 other than a surviving partner, stockholder, or member of 15 the licensee, or any combined or merged firm or successor in 16 interest to the licensee. This section shall not be construed 17 as prohibiting a temporary transfer of working papers or other 18 material necessary in the course of carrying out peer attest 19 and compilation services reviews or as otherwise interfering 20 with the disclosure of information pursuant to section 542.17 . 21 Sec. 166. Section 542.19, subsection 1, paragraph c, 22 subparagraph (3), Code 2026, is amended by striking the 23 subparagraph. 24 Sec. 167. Section 542.20, subsection 5, paragraph e, Code 25 2026, is amended to read as follows: 26 e. The firm shall comply with the ownership and peer attest 27 and compilation services review requirements of section 542.7 . 28 Sec. 168. Section 542.20, subsection 6, paragraphs c and d, 29 Code 2026, are amended to read as follows: 30 c. An individual who provides attest services in Iowa or 31 for a client having a home office in Iowa must practice through 32 a certified public accounting firm that is licensed under 33 section 542.7 , or through a certified public accounting firm 34 that is validly licensed in the state of its principal place of 35 -56- LSB 5537DP (10) 91 ss/ko 56/ 83
S.F. _____ H.F. _____ business and complies with the ownership and peer attest and 1 compilation services review requirements of section 542.7 . 2 d. An individual who provides compilation services in Iowa 3 or for a client having a home office in Iowa must comply with 4 the peer attest and compilation services review provisions of 5 section 542.6, subsection 6 , or provide such services through a 6 certified public accounting firm, a licensed public accounting 7 firm, or substantially equivalent firm that is validly licensed 8 in the firm’s principal place of business and is subject to 9 the peer attest and compilation services review and ownership 10 provisions of section 542.7 or 542.8 . 11 Sec. 169. Section 542.20, subsection 7, paragraph c, Code 12 2026, is amended to read as follows: 13 c. Agrees to supply the board, upon the board’s request 14 and without subpoena, such information or records as licensees 15 are similarly required to provide the board under this chapter 16 regarding themselves or, in the case of a firm, regarding 17 the individuals practicing through the firm, including 18 but not limited to licensure status in all jurisdictions; 19 qualifications for substantial equivalency reciprocity under 20 section 542.19, subsection 1 , paragraph “a” , “b” , or “c” ; 21 location of principal place of business and all other offices; 22 criminal and disciplinary background; malpractice settlements 23 and judgments; firm ownership and when applicable, information 24 regarding nonlicensee owners; whether public accounting 25 services are subject to peer attest and compilation services 26 review; proof of completion of peer attest and compilation 27 services review, when applicable; qualifications to supervise 28 attest services, when applicable; and timely response to 29 inquiries regarding complaints and investigations conducted 30 under this chapter . 31 Sec. 170. Section 542B.3, Code 2026, is amended to read as 32 follows: 33 542B.3 Engineering and land surveying examining board 34 created. 35 -57- LSB 5537DP (10) 91 ss/ko 57/ 83
S.F. _____ H.F. _____ An engineering and land surveying examining board is 1 created within the department of inspections, appeals, and 2 licensing. The board consists of three members who are 3 licensed professional engineers, two members who are licensed 4 professional land surveyors, and two members who are not 5 licensed professional engineers or licensed professional land 6 surveyors and who shall represent the general public. An 7 individual who is licensed as both a professional engineer and 8 a professional land surveyor may serve to satisfy the board 9 membership requirement for either a licensed professional 10 engineer or a licensed professional land surveyor, but not 11 both. Members shall be appointed by the governor subject 12 to confirmation by the senate. A licensed member shall 13 be actively engaged in the practice of engineering or land 14 surveying and shall have been so engaged for five years 15 preceding the appointment, the last two of which shall have 16 been in Iowa. Insofar as practicable, licensed engineer 17 members of the board shall be from different branches of the 18 profession of engineering. Professional associations or 19 societies composed of licensed engineers or licensed land 20 surveyors may recommend the names of potential board members 21 whose profession is representative of that association or 22 society to the governor. However, the governor is not bound by 23 the recommendations. A board member shall not be required to 24 be a member of any professional association or society composed 25 of professional engineers or professional land surveyors. 26 Sec. 171. Section 542B.15, Code 2026, is amended to read as 27 follows: 28 542B.15 Examinations —— report required . 29 Examinations for licensure shall be given as often as 30 deemed necessary by the department of inspections, appeals, 31 and licensing, but no less than one time per year. The scope 32 of the examinations and the methods of procedure shall be 33 prescribed by the board. The identity of the person taking 34 the examination shall be concealed until after the examination 35 -58- LSB 5537DP (10) 91 ss/ko 58/ 83
S.F. _____ H.F. _____ has been graded by the department of inspections, appeals, 1 and licensing. As soon as practicable after the close of 2 each examination, a report shall be filed in the office of 3 the secretary of the board by the department of inspections, 4 appeals, and licensing. The report shall show the action of 5 the board upon each application and the secretary of the board 6 shall notify each applicant of the result of the applicant’s 7 examination. Applicants who fail the examination once shall 8 be allowed to take the examination at the next scheduled 9 time. Thereafter, the applicant shall be allowed to take the 10 examination at the discretion of the board. An applicant who 11 has failed the examination may request in writing information 12 from the board concerning the applicant’s examination grade and 13 subject areas or questions which the applicant failed to answer 14 correctly, except that if the board administers a uniform, 15 standardized examination, the board shall only be required 16 to provide the examination grade and such other information 17 concerning the applicant’s examination results which are 18 available to the board. 19 Sec. 172. Section 542B.27, subsection 4, Code 2026, is 20 amended to read as follows: 21 4. Before issuing an order under this section , the board 22 shall provide the person written notice and the opportunity to 23 request a hearing on the record. The hearing must be requested 24 within thirty days of the issuance of the notice and shall be 25 conducted in the same manner as provided in section 542B.22 . 26 Sec. 173. Section 543B.8, Code 2026, is amended to read as 27 follows: 28 543B.8 Real estate commission created —— staff . 29 1. A real estate commission is created within the department 30 of inspections, appeals, and licensing. The commission 31 consists of four members licensed under this chapter and one 32 member not licensed under this chapter and who shall represent 33 the general public. Commission members shall be appointed by 34 the governor subject to confirmation by the senate. 35 -59- LSB 5537DP (10) 91 ss/ko 59/ 83
S.F. _____ H.F. _____ 2. No more than one member shall be appointed from a 1 county. A commission member shall not hold any other elective 2 or appointive state or federal office. At least one of the 3 licensed members shall be a licensed real estate salesperson, 4 except that if the licensed real estate salesperson becomes 5 a licensed real estate broker during a term of office, 6 that person may complete the term, but is not eligible for 7 reappointment on the commission as a licensed real estate 8 salesperson. A licensed member shall be actively engaged 9 in the real estate business. Professional associations or 10 societies of real estate brokers or real estate salespersons 11 may recommend the names of potential commission members to 12 the governor. However, the governor is not bound by their 13 recommendations. A commission member shall not be required to 14 be a member of any professional association or society composed 15 of real estate brokers or salespersons. 16 3. Appointments shall be for three-year terms and shall 17 commence and end as provided in section 69.19 . A member 18 shall serve no more than three terms or nine years, whichever 19 is less. Vacancies shall be filled for the unexpired term 20 by appointment of the governor and are subject to senate 21 confirmation. 22 4. A majority of the commission members constitutes a 23 quorum. 24 5. The director of the department of inspections, appeals, 25 and licensing shall hire and provide staff to assist the 26 commission with implementing this chapter and shall hire a 27 real estate education director to assist the commission in 28 administering education programs for the commission. 29 Sec. 174. Section 543B.9, Code 2026, is amended to read as 30 follows: 31 543B.9 Rules. 32 The real estate commission may adopt rules to carry out and 33 administer the provisions of this chapter . The commission may 34 carry on a program of education of real estate practices and 35 -60- LSB 5537DP (10) 91 ss/ko 60/ 83
S.F. _____ H.F. _____ matters relating to real estate. The commission shall adopt 1 rules necessary to carry out the provisions of chapter 558A 2 relating to the disclosure of information before the transfer 3 of real estate. 4 Sec. 175. Section 543B.15, subsections 1, 3, 4, 5, and 6, 5 Code 2026, are amended by striking the subsections. 6 Sec. 176. Section 543B.15, subsections 2 and 9, Code 2026, 7 are amended to read as follows: 8 2. To qualify for a license as a real estate broker 9 or salesperson a person shall be eighteen years of age or 10 over. However, an applicant is not ineligible because of 11 citizenship, sex, race, religion, marital status, or national 12 origin, although the application form may require citizenship 13 information. 14 9. An applicant for an initial real estate broker’s or 15 salesperson’s license shall be subject to a national criminal 16 history check through the federal bureau of investigation 17 pursuant to rules adopted by the department pursuant to 18 chapter 17A . The commission shall request the criminal 19 history check and shall provide the applicant’s fingerprints 20 to the department of public safety for submission through 21 the state criminal history repository to the federal bureau 22 of investigation. The applicant shall authorize release of 23 the results of the criminal history check to the real estate 24 commission. The applicant shall pay the actual cost of the 25 fingerprinting and criminal history check, if any. Unless the 26 criminal history check was completed within the two hundred 27 ten calendar days prior to the date the license application 28 is received by the real estate commission, the commission 29 shall reject and return the application to the applicant. The 30 commission shall process the application but hold delivery 31 of the license until the background check is complete. The 32 results of a criminal history check conducted pursuant to 33 this subsection shall not be considered a public record under 34 chapter 22 . 35 -61- LSB 5537DP (10) 91 ss/ko 61/ 83
S.F. _____ H.F. _____ Sec. 177. Section 543B.20, Code 2026, is amended to read as 1 follows: 2 543B.20 Examination. 3 Examinations for a license shall be given as often as deemed 4 necessary by the real estate commission, but no less than one 5 time per year. Each applicant for a license must pass an 6 examination authorized by the commission and administered by 7 the commission or persons designated by the commission. The 8 examination shall be of scope and wording sufficient in the 9 judgment of the commission to establish the competency of the 10 applicant to act as a real estate broker or salesperson in a 11 manner to protect the interests of the public. An examination 12 for a real estate broker shall be of a more exacting nature 13 than that for a real estate salesperson and require higher 14 standards of knowledge of real estate. The identity of the 15 persons taking the examinations shall be concealed until after 16 the examination has been graded. A person who fails to pass 17 either examination once may immediately apply to take the next 18 available examination. Thereafter, the applicant may take the 19 examination at the discretion of the commission. An applicant 20 who has failed either examination may request in writing 21 information from the commission concerning the applicant’s 22 examination grade and subject areas or questions which the 23 applicant failed to answer correctly, except that if the 24 commission administers a uniform, standardized examination, the 25 commission is only required to provide the examination grade 26 and other information concerning the applicant’s examination 27 results which is available to the commission. 28 Sec. 178. Section 543B.29, subsection 1, paragraph f, Code 29 2026, is amended to read as follows: 30 f. (1) Conviction of an offense included in section 31 543B.15, subsection 3 in violation of the laws of this state 32 or another jurisdiction of the United States . For purposes of 33 this section , “conviction” means a conviction for an indictable 34 offense and includes the court’s acceptance of a guilty plea, 35 -62- LSB 5537DP (10) 91 ss/ko 62/ 83
S.F. _____ H.F. _____ a deferred judgment from the time of entry of the deferred 1 judgment until the time the defendant is discharged by the 2 court without entry of judgment, or other finding of guilt by 3 a court of competent jurisdiction. A copy of the record of 4 conviction, guilty plea, deferred judgment, or other finding of 5 guilt is conclusive evidence. 6 (1) A licensed real estate broker or salesperson shall 7 notify the commission of the licensee’s conviction of an 8 offense included in section 543B.15, subsection 3 , paragraph 9 “a” , within ten days of the conviction. Notification of a 10 conviction for an offense which is classified as a felony shall 11 result in the immediate suspension of a license pending the 12 outcome of a hearing conducted pursuant to section 543B.35 to 13 determine the nature of the disciplinary action, if any, the 14 commission will impose on the licensee. The hearing shall be 15 conducted within thirty days of the licensee’s notification to 16 the commission, and the commission’s decision shall be provided 17 to the licensee no later than thirty days following the 18 hearing. The failure of the licensee to notify the commission 19 of the conviction within ten days of the date of the conviction 20 is sufficient grounds for revocation of the license. 21 (2) The commission, when considering the revocation 22 or suspension of a license pursuant to this paragraph “f” , 23 shall consider the nature of the offense; any aggravating or 24 extenuating circumstances which are documented; the time lapsed 25 since the conduct or conviction; the rehabilitation, treatment, 26 or restitution performed by the licensee; and any other factors 27 the commission deems relevant. Character references may be 28 required but shall not be obtained from licensed real estate 29 brokers or salespersons. 30 Sec. 179. Section 543B.29, subsections 2 and 4, Code 2026, 31 are amended by striking the subsections. 32 Sec. 180. Section 543B.31, Code 2026, is amended to read as 33 follows: 34 543B.31 Place of business —— branch license. 35 -63- LSB 5537DP (10) 91 ss/ko 63/ 83
S.F. _____ H.F. _____ Every real estate broker , except as provided in section 1 543B.22 , shall maintain a place of business in this state. A 2 real estate broker may maintain more than one place of business 3 within the state and a broker may be the designated broker 4 of more than one branch office within the state. If the 5 real estate broker maintains more than one place of business 6 within the state, a duplicate license shall be issued to such 7 broker for each branch office maintained. A fee determined by 8 the real estate commission shall be paid for each duplicate 9 license. 10 Sec. 181. Section 543B.34, subsection 1, unnumbered 11 paragraph 1, Code 2026, is amended to read as follows: 12 The real estate commission may upon its own motion and 13 shall upon the verified complaint in writing of any person, 14 if the complaint together with evidence, documentary or 15 otherwise, presented in connection with the complaint makes 16 out a prima facie case, request commission staff or any other 17 duly authorized representative or designee to investigate the 18 actions of any real estate broker, real estate salesperson, or 19 other person who assumes to act in such capacity within this 20 state. The commission may assess civil penalties against any 21 person or entity, and may suspend or revoke a license issued 22 under this chapter at any time if the licensee has by false 23 or fraudulent representation obtained a license, or if the 24 licensee or other person assuming to act in the capacity of 25 a real estate broker or real estate salesperson, except for 26 those actions exempt pursuant to section 543B.7 , is found to be 27 guilty of any of the following: 28 Sec. 182. Section 543B.34, subsection 3, Code 2026, is 29 amended by striking the subsection. 30 Sec. 183. Section 543B.46, subsections 3 and 6, Code 2026, 31 are amended to read as follows: 32 3. Each broker required to maintain a trust account pursuant 33 to this section shall authorize the real estate commission 34 department of inspections, appeals, and licensing to examine 35 -64- LSB 5537DP (10) 91 ss/ko 64/ 83
S.F. _____ H.F. _____ each trust account and shall obtain the certification of the 1 federally insured depository institution attesting to each 2 trust account and consenting to the examination and audit 3 of each account by a duly authorized representative of the 4 commission. The certification and consent shall be furnished 5 on forms prescribed by the commission. This subsection does 6 not apply to an individual farm account maintained in the 7 name of the owner or owners for the purpose of conducting 8 ongoing farm business whether it is conducted by the farm owner 9 or by an agent or farm manager when the account is part of 10 a farm management agreement between the owner and agent or 11 manager. This subsection also does not apply to an individual 12 property management account maintained in the name of the 13 owner or owners for the purpose of conducting ongoing property 14 management whether it is conducted by the property owner or 15 by an agent or manager when the account is part of a property 16 management agreement between the owner and agent or manager. 17 6. The commission department of inspections, appeals, and 18 licensing shall verify on a test basis, a random sampling 19 of the brokers, corporations, professional corporations, 20 professional limited liability companies, and partnerships 21 for their trust account compliance. The commission may upon 22 reasonable cause, or as a part of or after an investigation, 23 request or order a special report. 24 Sec. 184. Section 543B.47, subsection 1, Code 2026, is 25 amended to read as follows: 26 1. The real estate commission shall adopt rules requiring 27 as a condition of licensure that all real estate licensees, 28 except those who hold inactive licenses, carry errors and 29 omissions insurance covering all activities contemplated under 30 this chapter . The rules shall provide for administration of 31 the insurance requirements of this section within the multiyear 32 licensing structure required by section 543B.28 . However, 33 the The rules shall require licensees to submit evidence of 34 compliance with this section within twenty calendar days of 35 -65- LSB 5537DP (10) 91 ss/ko 65/ 83
S.F. _____ H.F. _____ the commission’s request, which may be made on a test basis, a 1 random basis, or upon reasonable cause to question a licensee’s 2 compliance. 3 Sec. 185. Section 543B.62, subsection 1, Code 2026, is 4 amended to read as follows: 5 1. Except as provided in subsection 2 , the duties of a 6 licensee specified in this chapter , chapter 147, or chapter 7 272C, or in rules adopted pursuant to this chapter supersede 8 any fiduciary duties of a licensee to a party to a transaction 9 based on common law principles of agency to the extent that 10 those common law fiduciary duties are inconsistent with the 11 duties specified in this chapter or rules adopted pursuant to 12 this chapter . 13 Sec. 186. Section 543D.4, subsection 1, Code 2026, is 14 amended to read as follows: 15 1. A real estate appraiser examining board is established 16 within the department of inspections, appeals, and licensing. 17 The board consists of five members, one of whom shall be a 18 public member and four of whom shall be certified real estate 19 appraisers. 20 Sec. 187. Section 543D.4, subsections 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 21 9, and 10, Code 2026, are amended by striking the subsections. 22 Sec. 188. Section 543D.9, Code 2026, is amended to read as 23 follows: 24 543D.9 Education and experience requirement. 25 The board shall determine what real estate appraisal or real 26 estate appraisal review experience and what education shall be 27 required to provide appropriate assurance that an applicant for 28 certification is competent to perform the certified appraisal 29 work which is within the scope of practice defined by the 30 board. All experience required for initial certification shall 31 be performed as a registered associate real estate appraiser 32 acting under the direct supervision of a certified real estate 33 appraiser who meets the supervisory requirements established 34 by applicable federal authorities or federal law, rule, or 35 -66- LSB 5537DP (10) 91 ss/ko 66/ 83
S.F. _____ H.F. _____ policy in effect at the time the hours of experience are 1 claimed, except as the board may provide by rule. Subject 2 to requirements or limitations established by applicable 3 federal authorities or federal law, rule, or policy, hours 4 qualifying for experience in a bordering another state will 5 be considered qualifying hours for experience in this state 6 without requiring a waiver or authorization from the board 7 in accordance with rules and standards adopted by the board. 8 Qualifying hours completed in a bordering another state shall 9 be under the direct supervision of a certified real estate 10 appraiser with active certification in that bordering state. 11 The board shall prescribe a required minimum number of tested 12 hours of education relating to the provisions of this chapter , 13 the uniform appraisal standards, and other rules issued in 14 accordance with this chapter . 15 Sec. 189. Section 543D.21, subsection 1, Code 2026, is 16 amended by striking the subsection. 17 Sec. 190. Section 544A.1, subsection 2, Code 2026, is 18 amended to read as follows: 19 2. The architectural examining board is created within the 20 department of inspections, appeals, and licensing. The board 21 consists of four members who possess a license issued under 22 section 544A.9 , and one member who does not possess a license 23 issued under section 544A.9 and who shall represent the general 24 public. Members shall be appointed by the governor subject to 25 confirmation by the senate. 26 Sec. 191. Section 544A.1, subsection 3, Code 2026, is 27 amended by striking the subsection. 28 Sec. 192. Section 544A.5, Code 2026, is amended to read as 29 follows: 30 544A.5 Duties. 31 The architectural examining board shall enforce this 32 chapter , shall adopt rules pursuant to chapter 17A for the 33 examination of applicants for the license provided by this 34 chapter , and shall, after due public notice, hold meetings each 35 -67- LSB 5537DP (10) 91 ss/ko 67/ 83
S.F. _____ H.F. _____ year for the purpose of examining applicants for licensure 1 and the transaction of business pertaining to the affairs of 2 the board. Examinations shall be given as often as deemed 3 necessary, but not less than annually. Action at a meeting 4 shall not be taken without the affirmative votes of a majority 5 of the members of the board. The director of the department 6 of inspections, appeals, and licensing shall hire and provide 7 staff to assist the board with implementing this chapter . 8 Sec. 193. Section 544A.8, subsection 1, Code 2026, is 9 amended to read as follows: 10 1. Any person may apply for a license or may apply to take 11 an examination for licensure under this chapter . The board 12 shall not require that the application contain a photograph of 13 the applicant. 14 Sec. 194. Section 544A.15, subsection 2, Code 2026, is 15 amended by striking the subsection. 16 Sec. 195. Section 544A.16, subsection 2, Code 2026, is 17 amended to read as follows: 18 2. “Board” means the architectural examining board 19 established created in section 544A.1 . 20 Sec. 196. Section 544A.29, Code 2026, is amended to read as 21 follows: 22 544A.29 Rules. 23 The board may adopt rules consistent with this chapter for 24 the administration and enforcement of pursuant to chapter 17A 25 to administer and enforce this chapter and may prescribe forms 26 to be issued. The rules may include, but are not limited 27 to, standards and criteria for licensure, license renewal, 28 professional conduct, misconduct, and discipline. Violation 29 of a rule of conduct is grounds for disciplinary action or 30 reprimand or probation at the discretion of the board. The 31 board may enter into a consent order with an architect which 32 acknowledges an architect’s violation and agreement to refrain 33 from any further violation. A willful or repeated violation 34 of a rule of conduct is grounds for disciplinary action as 35 -68- LSB 5537DP (10) 91 ss/ko 68/ 83
S.F. _____ H.F. _____ provided in section 544A.13 . 1 Sec. 197. Section 544B.1, subsection 1, Code 2026, is 2 amended to read as follows: 3 1. “Board” means the landscape architectural examining board 4 established created pursuant to section 544B.3 . 5 Sec. 198. Section 544B.3, Code 2026, is amended to read as 6 follows: 7 544B.3 Landscape architectural examining board created. 8 1. A landscape architectural examining board is created 9 within the department of inspections, appeals, and licensing. 10 The board consists of five members who are professional 11 landscape architects and two members who are not professional 12 landscape architects and who shall represent the general 13 public. Members shall be appointed by the governor, subject 14 to confirmation by the senate. Four of the five professional 15 members shall be actively engaged in the practice of landscape 16 architecture or the teaching of landscape architecture in 17 an accredited college or university, and shall have been so 18 engaged for five years preceding appointment, the last two of 19 which shall have been in Iowa. One of the five professional 20 members shall be actively engaged in the practice of landscape 21 architecture or the teaching of landscape architecture in an 22 accredited college or university, and may have been so engaged 23 for fewer than five years preceding appointment but at least 24 one year preceding appointment. Associations or societies 25 composed of professional landscape architects may recommend the 26 names of potential board members to the governor. However, 27 the governor is not bound by the recommendations. A board 28 member shall not be required to be a member of any professional 29 association or society composed of professional landscape 30 architects. 31 2. Appointments shall be for three-year terms and shall 32 commence and end as provided in section 69.19 . Vacancies shall 33 be filled for the unexpired term by appointment of the governor 34 and are subject to senate confirmation. Members shall serve no 35 -69- LSB 5537DP (10) 91 ss/ko 69/ 83
S.F. _____ H.F. _____ more than three terms or nine years, whichever is less. 1 Sec. 199. Section 544B.5, Code 2026, is amended to read as 2 follows: 3 544B.5 Duties. 4 The board shall enforce this chapter and shall make rules 5 for the examination of applicants for licensure. The board 6 shall keep a record of its proceedings. The board shall adopt 7 an official seal which shall be affixed to all certificates 8 of licensure granted. The board may make other rules, not 9 inconsistent with law, as necessary for the proper performance 10 of its duties. The board shall maintain a roster showing the 11 name, place of business, and residence, and the date and number 12 of the certificate of licensure of every professional landscape 13 architect in this state. The director of the department of 14 inspections, appeals, and licensing shall hire and provide 15 staff to assist the board in implementing this chapter . 16 Sec. 200. Section 544B.8, Code 2026, is amended to read as 17 follows: 18 544B.8 Examination. 19 1. A person applying for a certificate of licensure as a 20 professional landscape architect shall satisfactorily pass an 21 examination in technical and professional subjects prescribed 22 by the board. The board may adopt the uniform standardized 23 examination and grading procedures of a national certification 24 body recognized by the board. The examination may be conducted 25 by representatives of the board. The identity of a person 26 taking the examination shall be concealed until after the 27 examination is graded. The fee for examination shall be based 28 on the annual cost of administering the examinations. The 29 public members of the board shall be allowed to participate in 30 administrative, clerical, or ministerial functions incident to 31 giving the examination, but shall not determine the content of 32 the examination or determine the correctness of the answers. 33 2. An applicant who has failed the examination may 34 request in writing information from the board concerning the 35 -70- LSB 5537DP (10) 91 ss/ko 70/ 83
S.F. _____ H.F. _____ applicant’s examination grade and subject areas or questions 1 which the applicant failed to answer correctly, except that 2 if the board administers a uniform, standardized examination, 3 the board shall only be required to provide the examination 4 grade and such other information concerning the applicant’s 5 examination results which are available to the board. 6 Sec. 201. Section 544B.9, subsection 1, unnumbered 7 paragraph 1, Code 2026, is amended to read as follows: 8 Any person may apply for a certificate of licensure or 9 may apply to take an examination for such certification. 10 Applications for licensure shall be on forms prescribed and 11 furnished by the board, shall contain statements made under 12 oath, showing the applicant’s education and detail summary of 13 the applicant’s pertinent practical landscape architectural 14 work and experience. The board shall not require that a recent 15 photograph of the applicant be attached to the application 16 form. An applicant shall not be ineligible for licensure on 17 the basis of membership in any protected class under chapter 18 216 . The board may consider the past felony record of an 19 applicant only if the felony conviction relates directly to 20 the practice of landscape architecture. Character references 21 may be required but shall not be obtained from professional 22 landscape architects. Each applicant for licensure as 23 a professional landscape architect shall meet one of the 24 following requirements: 25 Sec. 202. Section 544B.20, subsection 5, Code 2026, is 26 amended to read as follows: 27 5. To apply to the business conducted in this state by any 28 planner, agriculturist, soil conservationist, horticulturist, 29 tree expert, arborist, forester, nursery or landscape nursery 30 person, gardener, landscape gardener, landscape contractor, 31 garden or lawn caretaker, tiling contractor, grader or 32 cultivator of land, golf course designer or contractor, 33 or similar business. However, such person shall not use 34 the designation landscape architect or any title or device 35 -71- LSB 5537DP (10) 91 ss/ko 71/ 83
S.F. _____ H.F. _____ indicating or representing that such person is a professional 1 landscape architect or is practicing landscape architecture 2 unless such person is licensed under the provisions of section 3 544B.11 pursuant to this chapter . 4 Sec. 203. Section 544C.2, subsection 1, Code 2026, is 5 amended to read as follows: 6 1. An interior design examining board is established within 7 the department. The board consists of seven members: five 8 members who are interior designers who are registered under 9 this chapter and who have been in the active practice of 10 registered interior design for not less than five years, the 11 last two of which shall have been in Iowa; and two members who 12 are not registered under this chapter and who shall represent 13 the general public. Members shall be appointed by the governor 14 subject to confirmation by the senate. 15 Sec. 204. Section 544C.2, subsections 2 and 3, Code 2026, 16 are amended by striking the subsections. 17 Sec. 205. Section 544C.3, subsection 1, paragraphs e and f, 18 Code 2026, are amended by striking the paragraphs. 19 Sec. 206. Section 544C.3, subsection 2, Code 2026, is 20 amended by striking the subsection. 21 Sec. 207. Section 710A.3, Code 2026, is amended to read as 22 follows: 23 710A.3 Affirmative defense. 24 It shall be an affirmative defense, in addition to any other 25 affirmative defenses for which a defendant may be eligible, 26 to a prosecution for a criminal violation of section 152C.5B , 27 152C.5C , 157.4A , 157.4B , 710A.2 , 710A.2A , or 710A.2B , that the 28 violation directly resulted from the defendant’s status as a 29 victim of any human trafficking crime under chapter 710A . 30 Sec. 208. REPEAL. Sections 148.2B, 148.7, 148.8, 148.8A, 31 148.9, 148.10, 148.12, 148.14, 148C.13, 149.7, 151.12, 152.2, 32 152.9, 152.11, 152D.9, 153.19, 154B.8, 155.14, 155.19, 155A.5, 33 155A.39, 157.7, 542.11, 542.12, 542.15, 542.16, 542B.4, 542B.6, 34 542B.7, 542B.8, 542B.9, 542B.12, 542B.13, 542B.17, 542B.18, 35 -72- LSB 5537DP (10) 91 ss/ko 72/ 83
S.F. _____ H.F. _____ 542B.19, 542B.22, 542B.24, 542B.30, 542B.31, 542B.32, 543B.12, 1 543B.13, 543B.14, 543B.16, 543B.18, 543B.19, 543B.21, 543B.22, 2 543B.23, 543B.27, 543B.28, 543B.30, 543B.32, 543B.35, 543B.36, 3 543B.37, 543B.38, 543B.39, 543B.40, 543B.41, 543B.42, 543B.43, 4 543B.44, 543B.49, 543B.50, 543B.51, 543B.52, 543B.53, 543D.6, 5 543D.7, 543D.14, 544A.2, 544A.3, 544A.9, 544A.10, 544A.11, 6 544A.12, 544A.20, 544A.25, 544A.26, 544A.27, 544B.4, 544B.7, 7 544B.10, 544B.11, 544B.13, 544B.14, 544B.15, 544B.16, 544B.17, 8 544B.18, 544B.19, 544C.4, 544C.6, 544C.7, 544C.9, and 544C.11, 9 Code 2026, are repealed. 10 Sec. 209. APPLICABILITY. 11 1. The following apply to licenses issued pursuant to 12 chapter 103 on or after the effective date of this Act and on or 13 after the date on which the department of inspections, appeals, 14 and licensing adopts rules setting the term and renewal 15 procedures for licenses issued pursuant to chapter 103: 16 a. The section of this Act amending section 103.18. 17 b. The section of this Act amending section 103.19, 18 subsections 1 and 2. 19 2. The following applies to licenses issued pursuant to 20 chapter 105 on or after the effective date of this Act and 21 on or after the date on which the department of inspections, 22 appeals, and licensing adopts rules setting the term and 23 renewal procedures for licenses issued pursuant to chapter 105: 24 the section of this Act amending section 105.20, subsection 1. 25 3. The following applies to licenses issued pursuant to 26 chapter 147 on or after the effective date of this Act and 27 on or after the date on which the department of inspections, 28 appeals, and licensing adopts rules setting the term and 29 renewal procedures for licenses issued pursuant to chapter 147: 30 the section of this Act amending section 147.10. 31 4. The following apply to licenses issued pursuant to 32 chapter 157 on or after the effective date of this Act and on or 33 after the date on which the department of inspections, appeals, 34 and licensing adopts rules setting the term and renewal 35 -73- LSB 5537DP (10) 91 ss/ko 73/ 83
S.F. _____ H.F. _____ procedures for licenses issued pursuant to chapter 157: 1 a. The sections of this Act amending section 157.8. 2 b. The section of this Act amending section 157.11. 3 5. The following applies to licenses issued pursuant to 4 chapter 542 on or after the effective date of this Act and 5 on or after the date on which the department of inspections, 6 appeals, and licensing adopts rules setting the term and 7 renewal procedures for licenses issued pursuant to chapter 542: 8 the sections of this Act amending section 542.7. 9 EXPLANATION 10 The inclusion of this explanation does not constitute agreement with 11 the explanation’s substance by the members of the general assembly. 12 This bill relates to the duties of the department of 13 inspections, appeals, and licensing (department), including the 14 practice of licensed professions and the duties of professional 15 licensing boards. 16 The bill changes the definition of “apprentice electrician” 17 to include a person participating in a training program 18 registered by the Iowa office of apprenticeship (IOA). The 19 bill strikes a requirement for the electrical board to adopt an 20 official seal and requires a license issued under Code chapter 21 103 (electricians and electrical contractors) to be in the form 22 of a certificate under the seal of the department and signed by 23 the director of the department. 24 The bill requires the department to adopt rules to set 25 the term of all licenses issued under Code chapter 103, as 26 well as renewal fees. Under current law, most licenses under 27 Code chapter 103 are valid for a term of three years, except 28 that licenses for apprentice electricians and unclassified 29 persons are valid for a term of one year. The bill also 30 requires a licensee whose license has been revoked, suspended, 31 or voluntarily surrendered to apply for reinstatement of the 32 license. The changes to the term of licenses issued pursuant 33 to Code chapter 103 apply to licenses issued on or after the 34 effective date of the bill and on or after the date on which the 35 -74- LSB 5537DP (10) 91 ss/ko 74/ 83
S.F. _____ H.F. _____ department adopts rules setting the term for licenses issued 1 pursuant to Code chapter 103. 2 The bill applies the inspection and enforcement provisions 3 of Code chapter 103 to all new electrical installations for 4 single-family residential applications, rather than only those 5 requiring new electrical service equipment. The bill strikes 6 a provision making the home address and telephone number of 7 licensees in a database of persons licensed pursuant to Code 8 chapter 103 confidential. The bill allows the director of the 9 department or the administrative staff of the department to 10 designate a hearing officer for appeals from among members of 11 the electrical board or administrative law judges employed by 12 the department. 13 The bill changes the definition of “apprentice” under 14 Code chapter 105 (plumbers, mechanical professionals, and 15 contractors) to include a person participating in a training 16 program registered by the IOA. The bill removes the director 17 of health and human services or the director’s designee, 18 and the commissioner of public safety or the commissioner’s 19 designee, from the membership of the plumbing and mechanical 20 systems board. 21 The bill strikes a provision limiting the length of 22 an application form to take an examination for a license 23 issued pursuant to Code chapter 105. The bill also strikes 24 a provision allowing the plumbing and mechanical systems 25 board (plumbing board) to request a recent photograph of an 26 applicant. 27 The bill strikes a requirement that the plumbing 28 board submit an annual report to the general assembly, an 29 authorization for the board to charge a fee for a paper 30 application, and a provision requiring licenses issued pursuant 31 to Code chapter 105 to expire on the same date every third 32 year. The bill strikes a provision making the home address 33 and telephone number of licensees in a registry of persons 34 licensed pursuant to Code chapter 105 confidential. The bill 35 -75- LSB 5537DP (10) 91 ss/ko 75/ 83
S.F. _____ H.F. _____ requires a person licensed pursuant to Code chapter 105 to 1 inform the department if the person changes residence or place 2 of practice. 3 Commencing January 1, 2027, the bill requires a person 4 seeking a journeyperson license pursuant to Code chapter 105 to 5 have four years of practical experience with an apprenticeship 6 training program registered by the IOA. The bill strikes 7 a requirement that the plumbing board establish a special, 8 restricted license fee and instead allows the department to 9 create a special, restricted license fee. The bill strikes a 10 provision related to license applications submitted prior to 11 July 1, 2017. 12 The bill requires the department to adopt rules to set the 13 term of all licenses issued under Code chapter 105, as well as 14 renewal fees. The bill also requires a licensee whose license 15 has been revoked, suspended, or voluntarily surrendered to 16 apply for reinstatement of the license. The changes to the 17 term of licenses issued pursuant to Code chapter 105 apply to 18 licenses issued on or after the effective date of the bill 19 and on or after the date on which the department adopts rules 20 setting the term for licenses issued pursuant to Code chapter 21 105. 22 The bill adds accountants, architects, engineers and land 23 surveyors, real estate brokers, real estate salespersons, real 24 estate appraisers, landscape architects, and interior designers 25 to Code Title IV (public health), subtitle 3 (health-related 26 professions), by moving provisions formerly located in 27 Code chapters regulating those professions, including those 28 related to board composition and title protection. The bill 29 makes conforming changes regarding the practice of persons 30 licensed pursuant to an interstate licensure compact. The bill 31 strikes a provision protecting a person from ineligibility 32 for a license due to citizenship status. The bill requires 33 every license to practice a profession to be in the form of 34 a certificate issued by the department. The bill strikes a 35 -76- LSB 5537DP (10) 91 ss/ko 76/ 83
S.F. _____ H.F. _____ provision requiring a board to keep the address of record 1 of licensees available for public inspection and requires a 2 licensee to inform the department of a change in the licensee’s 3 address. 4 The bill requires the department to adopt rules for the 5 expiration, renewal, and reinstatement of all professional 6 licenses, and makes conforming changes throughout the Code. A 7 license shall not have a renewal interval of more than five 8 years. The changes to the term of licenses issued pursuant 9 to Code chapter 147 apply to licenses issued on or after the 10 effective date of the bill, and on or after the date on which 11 the department adopts rules setting the term for licenses 12 issued pursuant to Code chapter 147. 13 The bill allows a professional licensing board to issue a 14 temporary license to practice a profession regulated by the 15 board and allows each board to adopt rules for the issuance 16 and revocation of a temporary license. The bill requires the 17 department to set by rule the duration of a temporary license, 18 not to exceed one year. The bill allows a person to renew 19 a temporary license but prohibits a person from practicing 20 under a temporary license for more than three years. The bill 21 also allows a professional licensing board to grant a license, 22 registration, or certification by reciprocity. The bill 23 allows the director of the department to accept a voluntary 24 surrender of a license if accompanied by a written statement 25 of intention, which shall have the same force and effect as 26 an order of revocation. The bill makes conforming changes 27 throughout the Code. 28 The bill changes the definition of a quorum for all 29 professional licensing boards to be a majority of members who 30 are currently serving. 31 The bill allows the department to set fees related to the 32 issuance and renewal of all professional licenses, and shall 33 be deposited in the licensing and regulation fund, and the 34 department shall annually review and adjust the fees. The bill 35 -77- LSB 5537DP (10) 91 ss/ko 77/ 83
S.F. _____ H.F. _____ also allows the department to establish by rule the process for 1 issuing reciprocal licenses. The bill requires professional 2 boards to adopt rules necessary and proper to administer and 3 interpret Code chapter 272C (regulation of licensed professions 4 and occupations) and Code chapters 542 through 544C. 5 The bill allows professional licensing boards to refer 6 violations of Code Title IV (public health), subtitle 3 7 (health-related professions), to the attorney general or 8 relevant county attorney. Following an investigation, a board 9 may refer a knowing violation to the attorney general of any 10 state or any other appropriate law enforcement official. 11 The bill allows a professional board to impose a penalty, 12 injunction, restraining order, or conviction for a single 13 violation of a law related to professional regulation without 14 showing evidence of a general course of conduct. The bill 15 requires the department to employ personnel to conduct 16 inspections and investigations and allows the department to 17 employ clerical assistants. The costs of employing personnel 18 shall be paid from funds appropriated to the department. The 19 bill grants investigators the powers and status of peace 20 officers. The bill allows the board or department to issue a 21 cease and desist order and impose a civil penalty not to exceed 22 $1,000 on an unlicensed person acting in the capacity of a 23 licensed profession. 24 The bill allows the department to administratively close a 25 complaint if the complaint does not allege harm to the public 26 or is referred to another agency or law enforcement. The 27 department may close an investigation if the alleged harm is 28 not substantiated or does not merit discipline. 29 The bill repeals a provision requiring the salary of the 30 executive director of the board of medicine to be established 31 by the governor with the approval of the executive council. 32 The bill strikes a provision requiring the board of medicine 33 to give priority to applications for licensure from applicants 34 whose practice will primarily involve providing services to 35 -78- LSB 5537DP (10) 91 ss/ko 78/ 83
S.F. _____ H.F. _____ underserved populations. 1 The bill repeals sections from Code chapter 148 (medicine 2 and surgery and osteopathic medicine and surgery) relating to 3 the voluntary surrender, relinquishment, and reinstatement 4 of a license, temporary licenses, voluntary agreements, and 5 investigators. Similar provisions are added to Code chapter 6 147 (general provisions, health-related professions). 7 The bill requires an applicant for a license to practice as 8 an occupational therapist to submit an application in a manner 9 prescribed by the board of physical and occupational therapy 10 rather than on a written form. 11 The bill repeals a Code section requiring the appointment 12 of an executive director to the board of nursing. The bill 13 changes references in Code chapter 152 (nursing) to licensure 14 by endorsement to instead reference reciprocal licenses. 15 The bill strikes a transition provision for the unlicensed 16 practice of athletic training that is no longer in effect. 17 The bill strikes certain provisions related to the conduct 18 of disciplinary proceedings conducted by the dental board. 19 With respect to a temporary permit issued to a nonresident to 20 practice speech pathology or audiology in this state, the bill 21 strikes a reference to the permittee being qualified “in the 22 opinion of the board”. 23 The bill allows a person with a temporary permit to practice 24 as a hearing aid specialist to practice under the supervision 25 of an audiologist. 26 The bill repeals a Code section allowing the board 27 of pharmacy to implement a program to monitor impaired 28 pharmacists, pharmacist-interns, and pharmacy technicians. 29 The bill makes technical corrections regarding discipline 30 against licensed funeral establishments. 31 The bill strikes a provision making the publication of an 32 unlawful announcement to the public regarding barbering and 33 cosmetology arts and sciences a serious misdemeanor. 34 The bill changes the terms “peer review”, “peer review 35 -79- LSB 5537DP (10) 91 ss/ko 79/ 83
S.F. _____ H.F. _____ records”, “peer review reports”, and “peer review team” 1 to “attest and compilation services review”, “attest 2 and compilation review record”, “attest and compilation 3 review report”, and “attest and compilation review team”, 4 respectively, in Code chapter 542 (public accountants), 5 and makes conforming changes. The bill strikes provisions 6 regarding the composition and operation of the Iowa accountancy 7 examining board (accountancy board) and instead requires the 8 accountancy board to operate as provided in Code chapter 147. 9 The bill also strikes provisions requiring the accountancy 10 board to consider the nature of an offense when considering 11 the denial or revocation of a certificate and controlling 12 the circumstances under which a person who fails a licensure 13 examination may retake the examination. 14 The bill strikes a provision limiting the length of time that 15 the accountancy board may suspend a license to two years. The 16 bill also strikes a provision granting the accountancy board 17 the ability to seek injunctions against unlawful actions and 18 to issue subpoenas and compel the attendance and testimony of 19 witnesses. 20 The bill strikes and repeals provisions relating to the 21 composition, operation, powers, and compensation of the 22 engineering and land surveying examining board (surveying 23 board). The bill also strikes a requirement that the 24 department file a report with the secretary of the surveying 25 board regarding the outcome of examinations administered by the 26 board and allowing applicants to retake the examination. 27 The bill strikes provisions related to the qualifications 28 for licensure as a real estate broker or salesperson. The 29 bill retains requirements that an applicant be at least 18 30 years of age, complete educational and practical requirements, 31 complete an educational course approved by the real estate 32 commission, be subject to a national criminal history check, 33 and pass an examination. The bill strikes a provision keeping 34 the identity of persons taking an examination administered 35 -80- LSB 5537DP (10) 91 ss/ko 80/ 83
S.F. _____ H.F. _____ by the real estate commission confidential, and provisions 1 regarding options available to persons who fail an examination. 2 The bill repeals Code sections allowing for the licensing 3 of nonresidents. The bill strikes a provision requiring a 4 licensee of the real estate commission to notify the commission 5 when the licensee is convicted of a crime and requiring the 6 commission to discipline the licensee. The bill also strikes 7 provisions automatically suspending the license of any person 8 granted a license by virtue of the person’s association with 9 a broker whose license is revoked, and requiring a licensee’s 10 license to be revoked following three violations of Code 11 chapter 543B (real estate brokers and salespersons) within 12 three years. 13 The bill repeals a Code section requiring a person to 14 show that the person is licensed as a real estate broker 15 or salesperson in order to bring or maintain an action for 16 the collection of compensation for the performance of those 17 services. The bill also repeals a Code section requiring a 18 licensee to notify the real estate commission of any change 19 in location of the licensee’s principal place of business 20 and requiring the commission to issue a new license for the 21 unexpired term of the original license following the payment of 22 a fee. The bill strikes provisions granting the real estate 23 commission the power to investigate the actions of licensees 24 and persons claiming to be licensees. However, the commission 25 retains the power to assess civil penalties against licensees 26 and persons claiming to be licensees. The bill repeals 27 sections granting the real estate commission the power to 28 convene hearings and relating to the operation of hearings. 29 The bill transfers the authority to inspect real estate 30 broker trust accounts from the real estate commission to the 31 department. The bill repeals Code sections granting the 32 commission the authority to seek injunctive relief, requiring 33 the commission to meet as necessary and annually elect a 34 chairperson, limiting the participation of public members, and 35 -81- LSB 5537DP (10) 91 ss/ko 81/ 83
S.F. _____ H.F. _____ prohibiting the disclosure of confidential information. The 1 bill allows hours of experience obtained in any other state to 2 be used to complete the experience requirements for licensure 3 as a real estate appraiser. 4 The bill strikes provisions relating to the composition, 5 activities, and regulation of members of the real estate 6 appraiser examining board, as well as a provision allowing the 7 board to seek injunctions and restraining orders. 8 The bill strikes provisions relating to the composition 9 of the architectural examining board (architect board) and 10 allowing professional associations to recommend potential 11 board members. The bill also strikes provisions requiring the 12 architect board to keep public records relating to the issuance 13 of licenses, requiring the board to hold examinations not 14 less than annually, and prohibiting the board from requiring 15 applicants to include a photograph of the applicant with the 16 application for licensure. The bill strikes a provision 17 making the unlawful practice of architecture a serious 18 misdemeanor, as well as provisions limiting the participation 19 of public members, prohibiting the disclosure of confidential 20 information, and requiring the board to maintain a roster of 21 licensees. 22 The bill strikes provisions concealing the identity of 23 persons taking an examination for licensure as a professional 24 landscape architect, and dictating when a person who has failed 25 the examination may request information about the examination. 26 The bill also strikes Code sections setting procedures for 27 the hearing of complaints by the landscape architect board, 28 making the unlawful practice of landscape architecture a simple 29 misdemeanor, and allowing the imposition of injunctions to 30 restrain persons who violate Code chapter 544B (landscape 31 architects). 32 The bill strikes provisions relating to the composition of 33 the interior design examining board and allowing professional 34 associations to recommend potential board members. The bill 35 -82- LSB 5537DP (10) 91 ss/ko 82/ 83
S.F. _____ H.F. _____ repeals a Code section allowing the interior design examining 1 board to seek injunctions to enjoin violations of Code chapter 2 544C (registered interior designers). 3 -83- LSB 5537DP (10) 91 ss/ko 83/ 83