The bill HB2826 amends current law regarding the continuation of several state regulatory boards and agencies in Arizona. Specifically, it continues the Arizona State Board of Optometry, the Arizona State Board of Dental Examiners (BODEX), the Arizona State Board of Massage Therapy, the Naturopathic Physicians Medical Board, and the Arizona Health Care Cost Containment System (AHCCCS) for specified periods. The Arizona State Board of Optometry and the Naturopathic Physicians Medical Board are set to continue until July 1, 2029, while BODEX and the Arizona State Board of Massage Therapy will continue until July 1, 2025. AHCCCS is also continued until July 1, 2029. Each board or agency will be repealed on January 1 of the following years after their respective continuations.

In contrast to the current law, which does not specify these new termination dates, the bill explicitly sets these deadlines for each board and agency, ensuring their operations are reviewed and potentially renewed by the legislature at the end of their terms. The bill also repeals certain sections of the Arizona Revised Statutes related to these boards and agencies, streamlining the legal framework governing their existence. Overall, the bill aims to provide clarity and structure to the continuation of these essential regulatory bodies.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 41-3023.01, 41-3023.05, 41-3023.07, 41-3023.08, 41-3023.10, 41-3025.09, 41-3025.10, 41-3029.04, 41-3029.05, 41-3029.06
House Engrossed Version: 41-3023.01, 41-3023.05, 41-3023.07, 41-3023.08, 41-3023.10, 41-3025.09, 41-3025.10, 41-3029.04, 41-3029.05, 41-3029.06
Chaptered Version: 41-3023.01, 41-3023.05, 41-3023.07, 41-3023.08, 41-3023.10, 41-3025.09, 41-3025.10, 41-3029.04, 41-3029.05, 41-3029.06