The proposed bill would amend current statutes regarding the qualifications for registration as a sanitarian in Arizona. Under the new law, the eligibility requirements would be modified to allow applicants to qualify with three years of experience as a sanitarian aide or three years of full-time military duty in environmental health, rather than the current five years. Additionally, the educational requirement would change from 30 semester hours in natural sciences to 30 semester hours in relevant subjects, including at least 22 semester hours in natural sciences, as approved by the sanitarians council.

The bill also includes technical changes, such as updating the language to reflect current practices, including the removal of outdated terms and the specification of the council's authority. For instance, the term "lay person representing" is replaced with "layperson who represents," and the application and renewal fees are standardized to $25 and $10, respectively. Overall, these updates aim to streamline the registration process and broaden access to the profession while maintaining standards for public health.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 36-136.01
House Engrossed Version: 36-136.01
Chaptered Version: 36-136.01